Sample Questions from Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) by PMI

Preview a few questions below — answers are revealed when you take the exam.

1. A project team is experiencing delays due to unclear requirements. What approach should they take to address this issue?

   • Conduct a series of stakeholder interviews to gather detailed requirements and document them clearly.
   • Continue with the current plan and hope that the requirements become clearer as the project progresses.
   • Implement a new project management tool to better track progress and communicate with stakeholders.
   • Rely on the project manager's intuition to make decisions about the project's direction.

2. Identify the best practice for managing project risks that have a high impact but low probability of occurrence.

   • Ignore these risks as they are unlikely to occur.
   • Develop a contingency plan that outlines specific actions to be taken if the risk materializes.
   • Allocate a significant portion of the project budget to mitigate these risks.
   • Inform stakeholders about these risks but take no further action.

3. Consider the situation where a project's scope has significantly expanded beyond the original plan. Which method solves it best?

   • Immediately halt the project and reassess the scope with all stakeholders to align on the new requirements.
   • Continue with the expanded scope without informing the stakeholders to avoid project delays.
   • Increase the project budget and timeline to accommodate the new scope without further discussion.
   • Delegate the scope management to a junior team member to handle the changes.

4. Which option best evaluates the effectiveness of a project's communication plan?

   • Assess the frequency and clarity of communication among team members and stakeholders.
   • Count the number of emails sent by the project manager.
   • Evaluate the project manager's public speaking skills.
   • Measure the project's budget against the communication expenses.

5. How should a professional assess the impact of a change request on a project's timeline and budget?

   • Perform a detailed impact analysis, including stakeholder consultations and resource reallocation assessments.
   • Assume the change will have no impact and proceed with implementation.
   • Delegate the assessment to the least experienced team member to gain insights.
   • Rely solely on historical data from similar projects without considering current constraints.