Simulate the real Certified Associate in Project Management CAPM exam with full-length timed sessions. Questions drawn proportionally from all 4 official blueprint domains — the same mix you'll face on test day.
PMI uses a Proficient/Needs Improvement/Below Proficient rating — not a numerical score out of 1000.
Simulate real exam conditions
For the most realistic CAPM simulation, start a 60 or 120-question session, put away all notes, set a timer matching the real exam duration (150 minutes), and commit to each answer before moving forward. This trains the time management and decision-making skills the real exam tests.
This free CAPM mock exam uses the same question distribution as the real Certified Associate in Project Management CAPM exam. Each session draws questions proportionally from all 4 official blueprint domains published by PMI, so the topic mix you see accurately reflects what you'll face on test day.
CAPM Domain Distribution
Agile Frameworks and Methodologies
Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies
Business Analysis Frameworks
Every question is written by certified engineers against the 2026 CAPM exam objectives. These are original practice questions — not dumps — so you build real understanding rather than memorising answers.
Both the mock exam and practice test use the same question bank. The difference is in how you use them — and when to use each during your CAPM study plan.
Practice test — for learning
Use the CAPM practice test when you are studying a domain. Answer questions, read every explanation immediately, and build understanding. Do 10–30 questions per domain per session. This is your primary study tool for the first 4 weeks.
Go to practice test →Mock exam — for simulation
Use the CAPM mock exam in the final 1–2 weeks before your test date. Complete a 60 or 120-question session without stopping, manage your time, then review all results at the end. This builds exam-day stamina and surfaces final weak spots.
Start 120-question mock →Try these sample questions from the mock exam bank. Commit to an answer before revealing the explanation.
A team is using Scrum and notices that the Product Owner frequently changes priorities during the Sprint, causing the team to rework tasks. What should the Scrum Master do first?
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In Kanban, the team is experiencing frequent bottlenecks at the testing stage. Which practice should they adopt to improve flow?
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A distributed Scrum team is having difficulty with communication across time zones. The Daily Scrum is scheduled at 9 AM in the US, which is midnight in India. What is the best approach to resolve this?
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A project manager is reviewing the project charter and notices that the business case includes a cost-benefit analysis with a Net Present Value (NPV) of $50,000 and an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 12%. The company's required rate of return is 10%. What should the project manager conclude about this project?
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During project execution, a key stakeholder requests a significant change that will increase project scope. The project manager performs an impact analysis and determines that the change will delay the project by two weeks and increase costs by 10%. However, the change is critical for regulatory compliance. What should the project manager do first?
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A project manager is estimating the duration of an activity. The optimistic estimate is 4 days, the pessimistic is 12 days, and the most likely is 6 days. Using the PERT three-point estimate, what is the expected duration?
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A project team is working on a software development project. The project manager notices that the team is spending too much time on unplanned work, resulting in delays to the critical path. What technique should the project manager use to reduce unplanned work and improve focus?
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A project manager is assigned to a project that is in the planning phase. The sponsor asks the project manager to include a 10% contingency reserve in the budget. The project manager knows that the project has a high degree of uncertainty. What should the project manager do?
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A project manager is developing the project schedule for a construction project. The team has identified all activities and their dependencies. Which tool should the project manager use to determine the critical path?
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During project execution, a key stakeholder requests a change that will increase the project scope. The project manager evaluates the impact and determines it will require additional budget and time. What should the project manager do first?
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A project manager is leading a software development project. The business analyst has identified that the current requirements gathering process does not align with the enterprise's business analysis framework. The team is experiencing frequent scope changes and rework. What should the project manager do first to address this issue?
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During the planning phase of a project, the business analyst needs to define the solution scope. Which business analysis framework artifact is most appropriate to document the high-level boundaries and capabilities of the solution?
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A business analyst is facilitating a requirements workshop for a new regulatory compliance system. Stakeholders disagree on the priority of two requirements: Requirement X (must meet legal deadline) and Requirement Y (improves user efficiency). The project sponsor insists on including both, but the timeline is tight. What is the best approach to resolve this conflict?
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A business analyst is using a business analysis framework to identify stakeholders. Which technique is most effective for ensuring all affected parties are considered?
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Answer all 14 questions to see your domain score breakdown
Sitting the CAPM under real exam conditions is a skill in itself. Candidates who underperform often do so not because of knowledge gaps, but because of poor time management or test anxiety. Use your final mock exam sessions to address both.
The CAPM exam lasts 150 minutes. Do not spend more than 90 seconds on any single question on the first pass. Flag difficult ones and return to them after completing the rest.
On every question, immediately eliminate obviously wrong choices. Even if you are unsure between two options, narrowing to two doubles your odds. Most CAPM distractors contain a subtle error — re-read the scenario constraint before committing to the answer that sounds most familiar.
PMI writes many CAPM questions as realistic scenarios. Read the final sentence first — it tells you what is being asked. Then re-read the scenario with the question in mind to avoid wasting time on irrelevant details.
The real CAPM is a mental marathon lasting 150 minutes. In the week before your exam, complete at least two full timed mock sessions on separate days to build concentration stamina. If you cannot stay focused for 150 minutes in practice, you will struggle on exam day.
Questions
150
On the real exam
Time limit
150 min
1 min per question
Passing score
Proficient
PMI rating
PMI uses a Proficient/Needs Improvement/Below Proficient rating — not a numerical score out of 1000.
Yes. Courseiva provides free CAPM mock exam questions across all official exam domains. The platform includes timed simulation, per-domain score breakdown, missed-question review, and readiness tracking. No account required — free forever, supported by advertising.
The practice test is optimised for learning: you see explanations after each question immediately. The mock exam is optimised for simulation: you answer all questions under time pressure and review at the end. Use practice tests for studying and mock exams for benchmarking.
Aim for consistent scores above 80% before booking your CAPM exam. Strong mock-exam performance is a reliable indicator of readiness. PMI uses a Proficient/Needs Improvement/Below Proficient rating — not a numerical score out of 1000.
Most candidates who pass CAPM on their first attempt complete 3–5 full-length mock exams in the two weeks before their test. This is enough to identify final weak spots, build stamina, and verify readiness without over-stressing or running out of fresh questions.
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