CAPM Practice Test 23 — 15 Questions

Question 1

A BA is analyzing the cost-benefit analysis for a project and finds that the net present value (NPV) is negative. What does this indicate?

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The costs exceed the benefits over the project's life.. A negative Net Present Value means that, after discounting all future cash inflows and outflows back to present value using the required rate of return, the project's costs exceed its benefits. In other words, the project would destroy value rather than create it, so it should generally be rejected unless non-financial strategic factors override the analysis.

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The project is financially viable.

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The benefits outweigh the costs.

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The payback period is short.

Question 2

During a Scrum sprint, the development team discovers that a critical dependency on another team's API cannot be resolved until the next sprint. The product owner insists on delivering the current sprint goal without adjusting scope. The team is struggling to meet the definition of done. What should the Scrum Master do first?

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Facilitate a discussion between the product owner and team to renegotiate the sprint goal. The Scrum Master's first action should be to facilitate a discussion between the product owner and the development team to renegotiate the sprint goal, because the dependency cannot be resolved within the sprint. The Scrum Master serves the team by removing impediments and fostering collaboration, not by dictating or escalating prematurely. Re negotiating the sprint goal with the product owner is the appropriate agile response to a significant impediment.

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Order the team to work overtime to complete the remaining work

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Ignore the dependency and ask the team to do their best

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Escalate the issue to the program manager for resolution

Question 3

A project manager is determining the sequence of activities for a construction project. Which tool is best suited for this purpose?

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Network diagram. A network diagram is the best tool for determining the sequence of activities because it visually maps the logical dependencies and order in which project activities must be performed. It explicitly shows predecessor-successor relationships, which are essential for sequencing. Unlike other tools, it directly supports techniques like the critical path method (CPM) and precedence diagramming. Therefore, it is the correct choice for sequencing activities.

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Resource breakdown structure

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Work breakdown structure

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Gantt chart

Question 4

A business analyst is conducting a needs assessment for a new software system. Which of the following is the primary purpose of this activity?

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To identify the gap between current and desired business states. A needs assessment in business analysis is performed to understand the current state, define the desired future state, and identify the gap between them. This gap analysis is the foundation for justifying and scoping a solution.

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To design the technical architecture of the proposed solution

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To validate that the solution meets business requirements

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To prioritize projects based on return on investment

Question 5

A business analyst is evaluating whether a proposed project aligns with the organization’s strategic goals. Which framework is best suited for this purpose?

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Business Case. A business case is the document that justifies a project by linking it to organizational strategy, including costs, benefits, risks, and alignment with strategic goals. It is the primary tool for evaluating whether a project aligns with strategic objectives.

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SWOT Analysis

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Requirements Traceability Matrix

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Stakeholder Register

Question 6

A project manager needs to decompose the project scope into smaller, more manageable components to provide a framework for detailed planning. Which technique should the project manager use?

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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is the PMBOK-defined tool for progressively decomposing total project scope into smaller, manageable deliverables called work packages. It provides the hierarchical framework that all subsequent planning (cost, schedule, risk, resources) is built upon. The WBS is deliverable-oriented and represents 100% of the scope — no more, no less.

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RACI matrix

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Critical Path Method (CPM)

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Gantt chart

Question 7

During the planning phase of a predictive project, the project manager wants to define the project scope more precisely. Which process should be used to develop a detailed description of the project and product?

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Define Scope. Define Scope is the process of developing a detailed description of the project and product, producing the project scope statement. It takes the requirements documentation and project charter as inputs and defines what is included and excluded from the project. This is exactly what the project manager needs to precisely define scope during planning.

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Collect Requirements

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Create WBS

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Validate Scope

Question 8

Which THREE of the following are considered key schedule management tools for predictive projects?

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Critical path method. The critical path method (A) is a core schedule management tool for predictive projects because it calculates the longest path of dependent activities, determines the project's minimum duration, and identifies float to support schedule control. A Gantt chart (B) is also a key predictive scheduling tool, as it displays activities as bars against a calendar timeline, showing start and finish dates, durations, dependencies, and progress for plan-driven projects. PERT analysis (E) belongs here because it is a probabilistic schedule technique that uses three-point estimates (optimistic, most likely, pessimistic) to estimate activity durations and assess schedule risk in predictive environments. Burndown charts (C) and Kanban boards (D) are not primary predictive schedule management tools; they are typically associated with agile or lean/iterative approaches, where burndown charts track remaining work over time and Kanban boards visualize workflow and limit work in progress rather than define a predictive schedule baseline.

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Burndown chart

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Kanban board

Question 9

During stakeholder analysis, a business analyst identifies a key stakeholder who rarely speaks in meetings but provides detailed written feedback. Which engagement strategy is most appropriate?

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Use surveys or structured feedback forms. A stakeholder who rarely speaks but provides detailed written feedback is best engaged through written, structured channels that play to their communication preference. Surveys or structured feedback forms let them contribute thoughtfully in writing without the pressure of real-time verbal participation.

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Schedule frequent one-on-one meetings

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Continue current approach without changes

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Assign a proxy to represent them

Question 10

Refer to the exhibit. Based on the error log, which task has a dependency issue?

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T2. The error log shows 'Dependency not met for T2: predecessor T1 not completed'. This indicates T2 has a dependency issue because its predecessor task (T1) has not finished, violating the logical relationship defined in the project schedule. In project management, a finish-to-start dependency requires the predecessor to be 100% complete before the successor can begin.

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T3

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T1

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T4

Question 11

During project execution, a key stakeholder requests a new feature that was not included in the approved scope. What should the project manager do first?

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Perform a change impact analysis. When a stakeholder requests a change to approved scope, the project manager should first perform a change impact analysis to assess the effect on scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk. This analysis informs the change control process and provides the Change Control Board (CCB) or sponsor with the necessary information to make a decision. It is the first step before escalation or approval.

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Escalate to the project sponsor for decision

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Inform the stakeholder that the scope is frozen

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Add the feature to the next iteration

Question 12

Which TWO statements about the Sprint Backlog are true? (Select TWO)

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It is created during Sprint Planning.. Option B is correct because the Sprint Backlog is created during the Sprint Planning event, where the Scrum Team selects Product Backlog items and defines a plan for delivering them within the Sprint. Option C is correct because the Sprint Backlog typically includes the decomposed tasks or work items derived from the selected user stories, giving the Developers a actionable plan. Option A is incorrect because the Sprint Backlog is not merely a subset of the Product Backlog; it is a separate artifact consisting of the Sprint Goal, selected Product Backlog items, and the plan for delivering them. Option D is incorrect because the Sprint Backlog is owned by the Developers, not the Product Owner. Option E is incorrect because the Sprint Backlog can be updated throughout the Sprint as the Developers learn more, while the Sprint Goal remains fixed.

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It is a subset of the Product Backlog.

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It is owned by the Product Owner.

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It cannot be changed during the Sprint.

Question 13

Refer to the exhibit. The team's velocity is 30 points per sprint, and they have already committed to stories totaling 22 points. What is the team's remaining capacity for this sprint?

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8 points. The team's velocity is 30 points per sprint, meaning they can typically complete 30 points of work. They have already committed to 22 points, so the remaining capacity is 30 - 22 = 8 points. This assumes the velocity is a reliable measure of capacity.

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22 points

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30 points

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52 points

Question 14

A business analyst is facilitating a requirements prioritization session for a new e-commerce platform. The project has a strict deadline and limited resources. Which prioritization technique should be used to maximize value delivered within constraints?

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MoSCoW. MoSCoW is a prioritization technique that categorizes requirements into Must have, Should have, Could have, and Won't have. It is particularly effective when there are strict deadlines and limited resources because it helps stakeholders agree on the most critical features that must be delivered, while allowing flexibility for less important ones. By focusing on Must-haves first, the team can maximize value within constraints. Other techniques like weighted scoring or Kano model are more complex and time-consuming, and timeboxing is a scheduling technique, not a prioritization method.

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Weighted scoring

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Timeboxing

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Kano model

Question 15

A project is in the executing phase, and the team is frequently reworking deliverables due to defects. Which process is most likely inadequate?

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Quality management. Frequent rework due to defects indicates that the quality management processes are inadequate. Quality management includes quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control, which are designed to prevent defects and ensure deliverables meet requirements. If defects are recurring, the quality management process is not effectively identifying or preventing issues.

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Scope verification

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Communications management

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Risk management