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The PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification is your foundational step into the dynamic world of project management. It validates your understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology, and processes outlined in the PMBOK® Guide, recognized globally as a standard for the profession. Achieving CAPM status demonstrates a commitment to project management excellence, enhancing your credibility and marketability, particularly for those with limited project experience. This certification opens doors to entry-level project roles, provides a clear pathway for career advancement, and equips you with the essential vocabulary and framework to effectively contribute to project teams across various industries. It's a powerful credential for aspiring project professionals.

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150 (15 are unscored pre-test questions)

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Scaled score; generally considered around 700/1000.

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Skills Measured

Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
Predictive, Agile, and Hybrid Methodologies
Business Analysis Frameworks and Practices
Project Planning and Execution Processes
Project Performance Measurement and Stakeholder Communication

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Target Roles

Associate Project Manager Project Coordinator Project Analyst

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QUESTION 1

An agile team adds a user story related to architecture improvement in the current iteration. The product owner is not pleased, but the team says it must be added to the current iteration

to minimize risk.

What should the product owner do

A
Allow the team to add the improvement to the current iteration after considering the risk.
B
Request the team to add it to the next iteration as the risk must be properly assessed.
C
Review project integration management to determine which iteration should have the improvement added.
D
Analyze the project schedule to determine which iteration should have the improvement added

Correct Option: A

In an agile environment, the development team is self-organizing and responsible for how they deliver the product, including addressing technical debt, architectural improvements, and mitigating risks. When the team identifies an architectural improvement as necessary to minimize risk in the current iteration, it falls within their purview of maintaining the technical health and sustainability of the product. The Product Owner's role is to maximize value, and preventing future risks often contributes to long-term product value and team efficiency.

Therefore, the Product Owner should trust the team's technical judgment and allow them to address the identified risk.

Why the other choices are incorrect:

  • Option B is incorrect: Requesting to add it to the next iteration disregards the team's assessment that it "must be added to the current iteration to minimize risk." Delaying a critical risk mitigation could exacerbate the problem.
  • Option C is incorrect: Reviewing project integration management is a more traditional project management approach and is not aligned with the self-organizing nature of agile teams regarding tactical iteration planning. The team has already made a technical judgment.
  • Option D is incorrect: Analyzing the project schedule in a traditional sense is not typical for agile iteration planning. Agile teams use a flexible backlog and determine iteration content based on priorities, capacity, and technical needs, including risk mitigation, rather than a rigid schedule.


Reference: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/agile/agile-practice-guide
QUESTION 2

A project manager is assigned to a project with a high degree of uncertainty The executive board has decided on the project direction, but the requirements are missing. The project

manager is selecting a project management methodology for situations in which sizable parts of the solution have not yet been identified.

Which approach should the project manager choose?

A
Waterfall
B
Incremental
C
Adaptive
D
Predictive

Correct Option: C

Option C (Correct)

Reasoning: An Adaptive approach, often associated with Agile methodologies, is best suited for projects with a high degree of uncertainty, evolving requirements, and situations where sizable parts of the solution are not yet identified. This approach emphasizes iterative development, frequent feedback, and flexibility to adapt to changing needs, allowing for progressive elaboration of requirements as the project proceeds.

Why the other choices are incorrect:

  • Option A is incorrect: Waterfall, a type of predictive approach, requires requirements to be well-defined upfront before design and development begin. It is unsuitable for situations with high uncertainty and missing requirements.
  • Option B is incorrect: An Incremental approach delivers the project in small, functional pieces. While it provides value earlier, it typically assumes that the overall scope and requirements are reasonably understood, even if delivered in stages, which doesn't fully address the 'missing requirements' aspect as comprehensively as an adaptive approach.
  • Option D is incorrect: A Predictive approach (like Waterfall) is used when project requirements are stable, well-understood, and unlikely to change significantly. It is inappropriate for projects with high uncertainty and undefined solutions.


Reference: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/agile-practice-guide
QUESTION 3

A project manager is leading a complex project creating a unique product used in the healthcare industry. The product has multiple components developed by small independent groups.

The project manager needs to effectively manage the progress of the project.

What should the project manager doo

A
Consolidate all of the individual project plan components into a master project management plan for tracking
B
Empower the project management team to self-manage their individual project plan components.
C
Appoint junior project leads to support each group in their individual project plan components and request reports
D
Establish a thorough governance model for individual project plan components.

Correct Option: A

In a complex project with multiple independent groups developing different components, the project manager’s responsibility is to ensure integration and coordination:

Master project management plan → Consolidating all individual plans into one master plan allows the PM to track dependencies, milestones, and overall progress.

Visibility and control → A single integrated plan provides a holistic view of the project, ensuring that delays or risks in one component are visible and can be managed proactively.

Healthcare industry context → Since this is a regulated environment, governance and traceability are critical. A consolidated plan ensures compliance and accountability.

QUESTION 4

A project stakeholder is working on a grid that links the product requirements from their origin to the deliverables that satisfy them. What is the role of the project stakeholder?

A
Project manager
B
Scrum master
C
Business analyst
D
Internal project auditor

Correct Option: C

A stakeholder working on a grid that links product requirements from their origin to deliverables is performing a core function of requirements management, specifically creating and maintaining a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM). The Business Analyst (BA) role is primarily responsible for eliciting, analyzing, documenting, and managing project requirements, including ensuring their traceability. The RTM is a key tool used by BAs to ensure all requirements are addressed by the project's scope and deliverables. Other roles, while involved with requirements, do not typically have the primary responsibility for the detailed creation and maintenance of such a matrix.

Reference: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok

QUESTION 5

What is the next step for a business analyst after the stakeholders have validated the requirements?

A
Update the work breakdown structure (WBS).
B
Update the requirements.
C
Update the requirements traceability matrix.
D
Update the project management plan.

Correct Option: C

Once stakeholders have validated the requirements, it signifies that the requirements are confirmed as accurate, complete, and aligned with project objectives. At this juncture, the requirements are often baselined. The most logical and immediate next step for a business analyst is to update the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM). The RTM is a crucial tool that links validated requirements to their origin, design elements, development tasks, and test cases. Updating it ensures that each approved requirement is properly tracked throughout the project lifecycle, confirming its implementation and verification. This step is essential for maintaining control over the project scope and ensuring effective quality management.

Why other options are incorrect:

  • A: Update the work breakdown structure (WBS). The WBS is a decomposition of the project scope and is typically established based on defined requirements. While requirements influence the WBS, updating the WBS isn't the immediate next step directly related to managing validated requirements.
  • B: Update the requirements. If stakeholders have already validated the requirements, it means they are deemed correct and accepted. Updating them would only be necessary if new information emerged or if they were found to be incorrect, which contradicts the act of validation.
  • D: Update the project management plan. The project management plan is a comprehensive document that integrates all subsidiary plans. While validated requirements contribute to various elements of the plan (e.g., scope baseline), updating the entire plan is a broader, subsequent activity rather than the specific next step for managing the validated requirements themselves.



Reference: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute. Specifically, sections on Project Scope Management and Requirements Management (e.g., 5.2.3.1 Requirements Traceability Matrix).
QUESTION 6

Who identifies project requirements in the early phase of the project?

A
Project sponsor, business analyst, and key stakeholders
B
Project manager, business analyst, and project sponsor
C
Project manager, business analyst, and key stakeholders
D
Business analyst, product team, and key stakeholders

Correct Option: A

In the early phase of a project, identifying requirements is a collaborative effort involving several key roles:

  • Project Sponsor: The sponsor is crucial in the early phase, defining the high-level business objectives, needs, and overall vision for the project. They represent the business case and ensure the project aligns with strategic goals, thus identifying initial, overarching requirements.
  • Business Analyst: The Business Analyst (BA) specializes in eliciting, analyzing, documenting, and validating requirements from various stakeholders. They act as a liaison between business needs and the project team, translating high-level objectives into detailed, actionable requirements.
  • Key Stakeholders: These are individuals or groups who are directly impacted by the project or have a significant interest in its outcome. They are the primary source of detailed functional and non-functional requirements, providing input based on their roles, needs, and expectations. This group includes end-users, customers, subject matter experts, and regulatory bodies.

The Project Manager's role is typically to facilitate the requirements gathering process, manage the scope, and ensure that requirements are documented and approved, rather than directly identifying them from a business or user perspective.

Why other options are incorrect:

  • B: Project manager, business analyst, and project sponsor: While the business analyst and project sponsor are correct, the Project Manager's primary role is to manage and facilitate the requirements process, not to identify the actual requirements from a business or user standpoint.
  • C: Project manager, business analyst, and key stakeholders: Similar to option B, the Project Manager's role is not typically to identify requirements directly. Key stakeholders and the business analyst are correct.
  • D: Business analyst, product team, and key stakeholders: While the business analyst and key stakeholders are correct, the 'product team' is a more specific term often associated with product development and might not encompass all project contexts. The 'project sponsor' is a more universally recognized role for defining initial project needs in the early phase compared to a generic 'product team'.


Reference: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok (PMBOK Guide - Process Groups: Initiating and Planning; Knowledge Areas: Project Scope Management, Project Stakeholder Management)
QUESTION 7

A project team member is reviewing the scope of a task with an end user and realizes that requirements have changed. Which project artifact should be used in this situation?

A
Risk management plan
B
Project management plan
C
Scope management plan
D
Configuration management plan

Correct Option: C

Option C (Correct)
Reasoning: When requirements change, it directly impacts the project's scope. The Scope Management Plan is the subsidiary plan within the Project Management Plan that details how the project scope will be defined, developed, monitored, controlled, and verified. It specifically outlines the process for handling scope changes, including changes to requirements, making it the primary artifact to consult in this situation.

Why the other choices are incorrect:

  • Option A is incorrect: The Risk Management Plan focuses on identifying, analyzing, and responding to project risks. While changed requirements might introduce risks, the plan for managing the scope change itself is not found here.
  • Option B is incorrect: The Project Management Plan is the comprehensive, overarching plan. While the Scope Management Plan is a component of it, option C is more specific to the immediate need of managing requirement changes.
  • Option D is incorrect: The Configuration Management Plan defines how project deliverables and artifacts, including requirements, will be controlled, versioned, and maintained. It deals with the configuration of items but not the process for managing the change to the scope itself.



Reference: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok
QUESTION 8

During the project planning process, which three stakeholders are required to take part in the risk assessment meeting? (Choose 3)

A
Product owner
B
End user
C
Subject matter experts (SMEs)
D
Project sponsor
E
Project team

Correct Option: C,D,E

Explanation

SMEs → Provide technical and domain expertise to identify realistic risks and evaluate their potential impact.

Project sponsor → Ensures risks are aligned with business objectives, approves mitigation strategies, and provides authority for resource allocation.

Project team → Directly involved in execution, they can highlight operational risks, dependencies, and practical constraints.

QUESTION 9

A project lead realizes that some business managers are not aware of the project's progress and the challenges currently underway The project lead needs to review and update the

projects artifacts to prevent this situation in the future,

What two artifacts should the project lead use? (Choose 2)

A
Risk register
B
Communications management plan
C
Resource management plan
D
Stakeholder engagement plan
E
Stakeholder register

Correct Option: B,D

A project lead facing a situation where business managers are unaware of project progress and challenges indicates a breakdown in communication and stakeholder engagement. The Communications Management Plan (B) is the primary artifact that defines how, when, by whom, and with whom project information will be disseminated. Reviewing and updating this plan will ensure that progress reports and challenge updates are communicated effectively to all relevant stakeholders, including business managers. The Stakeholder Engagement Plan (D) outlines strategies and actions to promote productive involvement of stakeholders. A lack of awareness suggests inadequate engagement, so updating this plan would involve devising better methods to involve and inform business managers, thereby preventing future communication gaps and ensuring their awareness and support.

Reference: PMI PMBOK Guide - Process: Plan Communications Management, Process: Plan Stakeholder Engagement

QUESTION 10

A project team is meeting to seek solutions on a new problem that occurred recently. The meeting is comprised of two parts: the first is a generation of ideas and the second is an analysis.

Which technique is the team using?

A
Brainstorming
B
Interview
C
Focus group
D
Checklists

Correct Option: A

A project team meeting focused on generating ideas and then analyzing those ideas to find solutions for a new problem is characteristic of a brainstorming session. Brainstorming is a commonly used technique in project management for creative problem-solving and idea generation. It typically involves a divergent phase where many ideas are generated without judgment, followed by a convergent phase where ideas are analyzed, categorized, and evaluated for feasibility and effectiveness. The question's description of 'generation of ideas' followed by 'analysis' perfectly aligns with the two-part process of brainstorming.

Reference: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok

QUESTION 11

A business analyst sent multiple meeting requests via instant message to a subject matter expert (SME) working in another country but did not receive a response. What should the business analyst do to reduce the likelihood of this occurring in the future with other stakeholders distributed across multiple locations?

A
Ask each stakeholder for their preferred communication method.
B
Check with the IT department to see if there is a technical issue.
C
Confirm the time zone and work days in each location.
D
Assume the meeting request is accepted unless declined.

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QUESTION 12

Recently, the government published a new tax law giving companies one year to implement the changes. A project was initiated to change the accounting system.

Which delivery approach is most suitable in this context?

A
Predictive, because the requirements are clearly defined up-front.
B
Adaptive. because the changes have never been implemented before.
C
Adaptive. because the government will provide constant feedback.
D
Predictive, because of the high risk that the company can be fined.

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QUESTION 13

An adaptive project manager is handling a five-sprint cycle to deliver a minimum viable product (MVP). After the third sprint. the productivity of the team drops to 30% due to a change in the way the team operates.

Which of the following changes has caused this loss in productivity?

A
The team velocity was measured in the third sprint since the tool to measure velocity was introduced only in the third sprint
B
Two of the team members have been working in silos using different methods to validate their performance.
C
Two of the team members were asked to do multitasking, which they did not do in the previous two sprints.
D
The team picked up technical debt items in the third sprint as technical debt can only be picked up after completing two sprints.

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QUESTION 14

On a clinical trial project. the project manager is worried about maintaining control of the project The project manager decides to use a requirements traceability matrix.

What is the advantage of using this tool?

A
Project costs will be controlled.
B
Scope creep will be prevented.
C
Project closure will be established.
D
Resource allocation will be kept to a minimum.

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QUESTION 15

An adaptive team is performing the kickoff meeting and planning the project management approach. After defining project events, one team member argues that the at are missing. The project manager coaches the team to complete the planning.

Which two of the following items should be Included in the planning? (Choose two)

A
Increments
B
Daily scrum
C
Sprint retrospective
D
Sprint review
E
Sprint backlog

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QUESTION 16

At the end of the third iteration, the project team gathers to discuss the stories to be implemented in the next iteration. What should the team do during this session?

A
Plan the backlog by estimating and reprioritizing the user stones as new information becomes available.
B
Run a spike to ensure all information available is correct and then decide which stories to implement.
C
Bring up all risks for implementing the user stories and discuss possible solutions.
D
Develop a user story analysis based on the work done, depicting the current status, S-curve, schedule variance (SV), and planned value (PV),

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QUESTION 17

A project manager read the initial contract when a project was started. The contract states a house has to be built in one year, and the foundation has to be completed in 30days.

What should the project manager do?

A
Calculate the duration of the two milestones stated in the contract
B
Add the milestones to the risk register, as time is short
C
Add the two milestones to the project plan, as they are mandatory
D
Start the project as soon as possible, as time is short.

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QUESTION 18

An organization is faced with increasing demand from the board of directors. They say budgets are flexible as long as the work gets completed.

What project management approach should the organization use?

A
Iterative
B
Predictive
C
Adaptive
D
Hybrid

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QUESTION 19

A project team is working on relocating offices to another building and providing new fumiture. The new fumiture was purchased from an international vendor The prici

negotiated in a foreign currency, and due to changes in the exchange rate, the cost has increased by 10%. There is no contingency in the project budget.

What should the project manager do?

A
Escalate this issue to the procurement team.
B
Escalate this issue to the chief financial officer (CFO).
C
Escalate this issue to the project sponsor.
D
Escalate this issue to the project management office (PMO).

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QUESTION 20

A project manager is newly assigned to a project. Which document can help the project manager understand the project scope?

A
Process flow diagram
B
Context diagram
C
User interface flow
D
Data flow diagram

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QUESTION 21

A business analyst needs to ensure the project team understands the most critical roles and responsibilities within the requirements change process. Which responsible is the most important?

A
Discussing the change
B
Reviewing the change
C
Approving the change
D
Analyzing the change

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QUESTION 22

What can a requirements traceability matrix enable regardless of the project methodology being used?

A
Evaluation of solution and system performance
B
Identification or missing and superfluous requirements
C
Investigation Of the viability of a new product
D
Creation of a solid business case

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QUESTION 23

Which method should be used to elicit a cross-functional requirement?

A
Interviews
B
Facilitated workshops
C
Prototyping
D
Focus groups

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QUESTION 24

A technical project manager uses a directive approach with the team. Some team members are growing increasingly frustrated when their recommendations are not

adopted by the project manager.

What should the project manager do to address this issue?

A
Ask the team members to record their concerns in the lessons learned log for future action.
B
Apply emotional intelligence (El) skills. such as active listening, to understand the team's issues.
C
Instruct the team members to self-organize and resolve any outstanding issues.
D
Encourage the team to follow the project plan that was developed with team input.

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QUESTION 25

In one of the project meetings during a project execution, a new stakeholder attends and highlights a new risk. What should the project manager do next?

A
Add this risk to the lessons learned register on project completion.
B
Make sure proper testing gets completed to minimize the risk highlighted.
C
Ignore the risk from this stakeholder as this stakeholder never showed up at the start of the project
D
Add the stakeholder to the stakeholder register and add the risk to the risk register.

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QUESTION 26

A project manager has the task of determining the deliverables for a six-month project using a predictive approach. How should the project manager determine which

processes to include in the project management plan?

A
Follow organizational methodology and produce all required deliverables.
B
Identify the processes and deliverables for only the current phase first.
C
Integrate hybrid approach processes and deliverables to meet the short delivery time line.
D
Discuss the processes and deliverables needed to meet the project objectives with the team.

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QUESTION 27

How does a requirements traceability matrix help to determine whether a product is ready for delivery?

A
It confirms the completion of all stories in the backlog.
B
It assesses the quality of test cases and expected results.
C
It captures assigned tasks and their estimated durations.
D
It tracks links between the approved requirements and each work product

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QUESTION 28

Which three of the following are key traits of a project leader? (Choose three)

A
Convey trust and inspire trust in other team members.
B
Focus on near-team goals.
C
Rely on control.
D
Challenge the status quo and do things differently.
E
Focus on the horizon.

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QUESTION 29

A business manager wants to start a project to launch a new product and submits a business case to the Portfolio Steering Committee for review. The committee asks the

manager for details about the expected business value of the project.

How can the manager document the business value for the Portfolio Steering Committee?

A
Prepare a benefits management plan to capture target benefits and strategic alignment
B
Conduct a feasibility study to determine the business impact of the new product
C
Create a presentation outlining the business benefits of the new product.
D
Execute a market study for similar products and demonstrate a market need.

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QUESTION 30

A project team is working on a complex product and the work breakdown structure (WBS) is finalized. The team determines that the best approach is to use an adaptive

delivery method and is now tasked with converting the WBS for adaptive delivery.

How can the team manage the conversion of the existing WBS to an adaptive approach?

A
Generate use cases for each WBS element and prepare a requirements document.
B
Produce a release plan for each WBS element and organize them into iterations for delivery
C
Organize the WBS into a set of related themes, epics, and user stories.
D
Create themes for each WBS element and organize them into iterations for delivery

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QUESTION 31

A project manager is responsible for delivering new software for their company. Based on previous experiences. the project manager decides to use the dynamic systems

development method (DSDM). The project manager will use this method to prioritize the scope to meet project constraints.

Which elements are included in the DSDM framework?

A
Time, integration. cost, and deliverables
B
Schedule. risk. integration. and features
C
Cost, requirements, schedule, and outputs
D
Cost, time, quality, and functionality

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QUESTION 32

During a sprint demo, the customer says that one of the user stories is not ready for customer use. Which checklist should the team look at to find out what has been missed for the user story?

A
Velocity chart
B
Definition of ready (DOR)
C
Burndown chart
D
Definition of done (DOD)

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QUESTION 33

How can working in iterations increase the quality of the product being built?

A
Teams have to do less planning and focus more on quality.
B
The project manager has more time to document goals in advance.
C
Less testing is required since it is done at the end of the project.
D
Requirements are frequently clarified by users of the product

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QUESTION 34

A project manager is calculating the current budget. The earned value (EV) of the project is lower than the actual cost (AC) of the project.

How should the project manager report the status of the project?

A
The project is at risk as the cost variance (CV) is negative.
B
The project is tracking well as the cost variance (CV) is negative.
C
The project is within budget but is delayed
D
The project is within budget and within schedule.

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QUESTION 35

An adaptive team schedules 20 story points in the upcoming sprint. Historically. the team completes 25 story points on average per sprint. Each sprint is two weeks. and

there is one day of float.

What is the likelihood the team will complete all 20 story points in the upcoming sprint?

A
75-100%
B
50-75%
C
25-50%
D
0-25%

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QUESTION 36

A community project with a large number of stakeholders is scheduled for delivery in six months. The project manager asked the business analyst to ensure an effective

requirements elicitation.

What should the business analyst do?

A
Organize a workshop with the sponsor and major stakeholders.
B
Ask the project coordinator to facilitate some of the workshops.
C
Engage a consultant that is familiar with the community needs.
D
Invite both internal and external stakeholders to the workshops.

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QUESTION 37

A key project team member complains about being left out of the communication loop. In order to ensure that each key member is involved, who should review the business analysis communications management plan?

A
Business analyst, project manager. and stakeholders
B
Business analyst and project manager
C
Only the business analyst
D
Business analyst, project manager. and sponsor

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QUESTION 38

Following a project planning meeting with the team, a few team members approach the project manager to follow up on actions required. How can the project manage assess the effectiveness of the meeting?

A
Consult the communications management plan to determine the success criteria for meetings.
B
Ask the team members to provide feedback for meetings in the phase retrospective.
C
Review the actions from the meeting with each of the project team members to ensure their understanding.
D
Send the meeting minutes to all team members to verify that the required information is readily available.

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QUESTION 39

A business analyst has encountered a conflict related to competing requirements on an existing project What tool should the business analyst use to resolve this issue?

A
Procurement management
B
Weighted ranking
C
Risk assessment
D
Peer review

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QUESTION 40

A project manager is assigned to a new project with a defined scope. The project requires advanced planning at the start of the project

Which approach should the project manager select for the project?

A
Adaptive
B
Hybrid
C
Kanban
D
Predictive

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QUESTION 41

A new project manager is assigned to a high-visibility project. The project manager starts with the requirements analysis process.

Who should the project manager onboard to assist with the requirements traceability matrix or analysis?

A
Technical consultant
B
Business analyst
C
Project sponsor
D
Systems analyst

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QUESTION 42

In a demonstration meeting with a customer. the project team presented deliverables that were considered ready for customer use. The team based the results on a

checklist of all the required criteria for the project

Which of the following elements is the team using?

A
Definition of done (DoD)
B
Backlog refinement
C
Definition of ready (DOR)
D
Burndown chart

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QUESTION 43

Which tool should a project manager use to calculate cost variance for a project?

A
Contingency analysis
B
Review lessons learned from similar projects
C
Expert judgment
D
Actual cost

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QUESTION 44

An international company that is starting to practice an adaptive approach has several development teams located globally. They are having problems with multiple tim

zones and repetitive project schedule slippage.

What effective tools should the project teams use to collaborate?

A
Arrange frequent colocated meetings and let the teams work together.
B
Focus on developing products by only using teams that are colocated-
C
Benchmark and adopt best practices that are being used by the competition.
D
Adopt an iterative development approach and conduct virtual meetings.

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QUESTION 45

A Scrum team has a product backlog and a sprint backlog. Which of the following is a correct statement related to these artifacts?

A
The product backlog is a subset of the sprint backlog.
B
The sprint backlog contains items to be completed during the current sprint.
C
The product backlog does not contain a prioritized list of requirements.
D
The sprint backlog contains the list of items prioritized by the product owner.

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QUESTION 46

A project sponsor has asked the project manager to determine how soon the project can be completed. Which of the following methods can a project manager use to find

this information?

A
Decomposition
B
Scope baseline
C
Work breakdown structure (WBS)
D
Critical path method (CPM)

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QUESTION 47

While working in an adaptive environment. a business analyst is collaborating with other roles in drafting a product roadmap. Which three roles are involved in establishing

the product roadmap? (Choose three)

A
Program manager
B
Project sponsor
C
Portfolio manager
D
Internal inspector
E
End user

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QUESTION 48

A new project was approved by the project management office (PMO), and the scope of the project is to build a new detachable classroom. What delivery method and artifacts should the project manager use to deliver this project?

A
Linear project management: project schedule and project backlog
B
Linear project management; project schedule and work breakdown structure (WBS)
C
Adaptive project management; project schedule and project backlog
D
Adaptive project management: project schedule and work breakdown structure

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QUESTION 49

A project manager is seeking assistance from the business analyst for an IT project. What assistance can the business analyst provide?

A
Elicit product requirements.
B
Allocate project resources.
C
Manage the project schedule.
D
Verify product functionality.

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QUESTION 50

Which three of the following interpersonal skills does a project manager rely on when developing the project management plan? (Choose three)

A
Meeting management
B
Focus groups
C
Facilitation
D
Conflict management
E
Interviews

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QUESTION 51

During the requirements verification process. stakeholders are finding many errors in the requirements definition. What could the business analyst have done to avoid these errors?

A
Updated the requirements traceability matrix.
B
Confirmed the elicitation results after sessions
C
Asked the stakeholders to write the requirements themselves
D
Included the project manager in the elicitation sessions

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QUESTION 52

During a retrospective, the team finds that all of the user stories are not complete. What should be done with the incomplete user stories?

A
Advance these user stories to the top of the next sprint backlog.
B
Complete these user stories in the current sprint and extend the sprint length.
C
Remove these user stories as they are not important.
D
Move these user stories back to the product backlog for reprioritization.

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QUESTION 53

A project manager is reporting the project performance as 25 days worth of work completed against 13 days originally planned. What is the schedule variance (SV)?

A
12
B
-12
C
38
D
1.15

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QUESTION 54

A few project team members are having issues understanding the requirements as described. Which action should be taken to resolve this issue?

A
Review the requirements traceability matrix and set up a meeting with the business analyst and key stakeholders.
B
Review the requirements traceability matrix, the business analysis communications management plan, and set up a meeting with the business analyst and key stakeholders.
C
Review the business analysis communications management plan and set up a meeting with the business analyst and key stakeholders.
D
Review the project management plan and set up a meeting with the project manager and key stakeholders.

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QUESTION 55

A project manager engages a highly specialized resource who is in a different location and cannot join the regular team meetings. This is leading to delays in productivity.

How can the project manager assist the team to resolve the issue?

A
Request the new resource be relocated with the rest of the team and document a change request for the project
B
Consult the communications management plan to review available options. such as special virtual meetings. with the new resource.
C
Log this issue in the issue log and escalate it to the management team. asking them to replace the new team member.
D
Ask the team to identify possible options to resolve the issue with minimal impact to the new resource.

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QUESTION 56

A project is in its final stages when a competitor releases a similar product. This could make the project redundant.

What should the project manager do next?

A
Initiate change control.
B
Address risk mitigation.
C
Initiate project closure.
D
Escalate this to the project sponsor.

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QUESTION 57

All testing on a project has been performed successfully and all acceptance criteria have been met. What is the next step?

A
Set up a go/no-go meeting.
B
Deliver the product.
C
Wait for the next sprint.
D
Set up a meeting with the sponsor.

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QUESTION 58

An organization's project management office (PMO) has issued guidelines that require a specific template to be used for onboarding resources for a project. Where cause

project manager find this template?

A
Organizational process assets
B
Procurement management plan
C
Resources management plan
D
Organizational systems access

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QUESTION 59

A project manager is working with the project sponsor to identify the resources required for the project. They use a RACI chart to ensure that the team members

roles and responsibilities.

What are the four elements of a RACI chart?

A
Recommend, approve. coordinate, and inform
B
Responsible. accountable, consuIt, and inform
C
Recommend, accountable, consult, and inform
D
Responsible, accountable, coordinate, and inform

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QUESTION 60

Which of the following does a portfolio combine?

A
Projects, change management. and operations
B
Projects, programs, and operations
C
Operations. strategies, and business continuity
D
Projects, programs, and risks

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QUESTION 61

An adaptive project team is grooming the backlog for the next iteration. What does the team need to document in the user stories to determine the work needed to con

each story?

A
Product owner's priorities
B
Detailed acceptance criteria
C
Related epics of each story
D
Team velocity in past iterations

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QUESTION 62

A team member. who is close to an influential stakeholder, has joined the project team. The stakeholder is routing requests for multiple reports through the new team

member, and the team member reaches out to the project manager regarding this.

What should the project manager do first?

A
Consult the communications management plan.
B
Update the communications management plan.
C
Manage stakeholder engagement.
D
Forward the status reports to the stakeholder.

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QUESTION 63

A project team working on an automobile manufacturing project is detailing the parts needed for a car door design. The door is composed of several parts that have to

developed in sequence, as the frame is needed before other parts can be designed and built.

What activity is the team involved in?

A
Creating a work breakdown structure (WBS)
B
Developing a communications management plan
C
Developing a stakeholder engagement plan
D
Identifying risks and issues in the project

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QUESTION 64

A quality management plan describes how the project and product scopes are managed in accordance with which of the following items?

A
Organizational quality policies, stakeholder expectations, and historical data
B
Organizational quality policies, standards, and methodologies
C
Product sponsor's expectation of organizational quality
D
Historical quality standards and past organizational projects

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QUESTION 65

A key stakeholder has left the project management team. The team now has a new key stakeholder who is requesting project reports from team members out of sequence.

What should the project manager do first?

A
Perform qualitative risk analysis.
B
Extend an iteration review invite to the new stakeholder.
C
Allow team members to share project status reports.
D
Engage with the new stakeholder.

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QUESTION 66

A project team is tasked with decomposing the scope to enable detailed cost and duration estimates. What should the team do to achieve this requirement'

A
Prepare a WBS for immediate tasks in the plan to work package level for duration and cost estimates.
B
Prepare a WBS to work package level to effectively manage duration and cost estimates.
C
Prepare a work breakdown structure (WBS) to include each deliverable with a target duration and cost estimate.
D
Prepare a WBS with task sequencing and detail the duration and cost estimates.

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QUESTION 67

A project team is brainstorming about the best methods and practices to adopt for an upcoming project. What is the project team trying to follow?

A
Concepts
B
Portfolios
C
Programs
D
Standards

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QUESTION 68

Which three of the following are the most widely used techniques that a business analyst should implement to gather requirements? (Choose three)

A
Shop floor observation
B
Facilitated workshops
C
Brainstorming sessions
D
Current state analysis
E
Scheduled interviews

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QUESTION 69

A project team is evaluating criteria to determine project viability. Which of these activities will provide insight into making a go/no-go decision to start the project?

A
Cost-benefit analysis
B
Cost of quality (COQ)
C
Lessons learned
D
Benchmarking

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QUESTION 70

A project manager has joined the sponsor to verify the last deliverable of the project. The sponsor is measuring and examining the deliverable to determine whether it meets the requirements and product acceptance criteria.

Which activity is being performed?

A
Brainstorming
B
Inspection
C
Decision making
D
Prototyping

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QUESTION 71

Which of the following is part of the project sponsor's responsibility?

A
Advocating the business value
B
Monitoring the business value
C
Auditing the business value
D
Tracking the business value

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QUESTION 72

An adaptive team is working on a mobile banking application. The team conducted their sprint demo, which included 12 stories that were completed. This was the last sprint before the product was to be launched in the beta phase. One of the attendees from marketing noticed that a requested enhancement to share on social media was still in the product backlog.

Why was the product still determined to be ready for delivery?

A
The development team ran out of time and did not pull the social media story from the backlog.
B
The sprint demo went smoothly and the team did not find any open issues.
C
The social media story is a marketing priority and less important than other priorities.
D
The development team completed all of the stories identified by the product owner as having the highest customer value.

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QUESTION 73

A dynamic systems development method (DSDM) practitioner receives a new high-priority feature request. What should the practitioner do first?

A
Ask a dedicated team member complete it immediately.
B
Develop the feature as a parallel work package.
C
Shorten the current work period and begin the new work.
D
Prioritize it in the requirements list for the next work period.

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QUESTION 74

During project planning, team members seemed clear on deliverables. However, as the project progressed deeper into the execution phase, team members expressed a need for smaller components to better understand what must be delivered.

What should the project manager do?

A
Share the project management plan with the team members again to bring them up to speed on the requirements.
B
Inform the stakeholders that the stakeholder register needs to be recreated, as the team does not understand the requirements.
C
Revisit the work breakdown structure (WBS) again during execution, as the WBS can be defined at different points in the project.
D
Schedule additional meetings with the customer to explain the requirements for each deliverable at length.

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QUESTION 75

Which project life cycle follows a plan reviewed and approved by the stakeholders?

A
Incremental
B
Predictive
C
Iterative
D
Adaptive

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QUESTION 76

In the project charter process, which three of the following are discussed during meetings held with stakeholders? (Choose three)

A
Success criteria
B
High-level deliverables
C
Cost
D
Project objectives
E
Phase transitions

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QUESTION 77

A project manager is managing a small project that has a time constraint. What should the project manager do to ensure the delivery is on time?

A
Increase quality review cycles.
B
Expand the scope of the project.
C
Schedule the tasks in parallel.
D
Schedule the tasks in sequence.

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QUESTION 78

The handoff of the first version of a software application to the operational team has taken a month longer than anticipated. How could this extended transition time have been avoided?

A
If the operation team members were trained externally
B
If the transition process was agreed upon during the build
C
If the end-user documentation was more thorough
D
If the operations manager was invited to all sprint reviews

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QUESTION 79

A project manager has been assigned to a project that has undergone significant changes. The project has been paused and restarted with new stakeholder requirements. The project manager needs to be proactive.

What should the project manager do?

A
Establish a risk register and ensure it is kept up to date.
B
Provide transparency with the product backlog.
C
Brainstorm the past issues and scenarios with the team.
D
Document all team sessions with meeting minutes.

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QUESTION 80

Why is working in iterations usually more time consuming than using a predictive life cycle?

A
Iterations are longer than the execution phase of a traditional project.
B
Timeboxing increases the time needed to accomplish tasks.
C
It takes time to understand what the project needs to deliver.
D
Having a minimum viable product first can take more time.

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