CAPM Practice Test 33 — 15 Questions

Question 1

Which TWO are outputs of the needs assessment process? (Choose 2)

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Business case. The needs assessment process identifies business problems or opportunities and determines whether a project is viable. The business case (B) is a key output that justifies the project based on cost-benefit analysis, and the feasibility study (E) evaluates technical, operational, and economic viability. Both are formal documents produced during needs assessment to support go/no-go decisions.

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User stories

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Requirements specification

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Test plan

Question 2

In a predictive project, the project sponsor requests a scope change that will significantly increase the project cost. The project manager should FIRST:

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Evaluate the impact of the change on the project constraints. When a scope change is requested, the project manager must first evaluate the impact on project constraints (cost, schedule, quality, etc.) before proceeding. Updating the charter or rejecting the change without evaluation is premature.

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Reject the change as it impacts budget

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Update the project charter

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Implement the change immediately

Question 3

A business analyst is managing requirements for a software upgrade project. The project sponsor wants to ensure that every requirement can be traced back to a business need. What is the primary purpose of requirements traceability?

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To ensure each requirement meets a business need. Requirements traceability ensures that each requirement is linked to a business need, helping to validate scope, manage changes, and confirm value. It also helps in identifying the impact of changes.

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To document system architecture

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To assign requirements to team members

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To estimate project costs

Question 4

A company is transitioning from a traditional project management approach to a business analysis-driven mindset. The senior management wants to ensure that all projects align with strategic goals. Which framework should be used to prioritize initiatives based on business value?

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BABOK. BABOK provides guidelines for business analysis planning and prioritization, including techniques to align initiatives with strategic business value.

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PRINCE2

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Balanced Scorecard

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PMBOK

Question 5

During the execution phase of a predictive project, the team discovers that a key deliverable does not meet the acceptance criteria defined in the project management plan. What is the FIRST step the project manager should take?

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Initiate a change request. The first step is to initiate a change request to correct the defect, as changes to deliverables require formal change control. Updating the risk register or re-baselining without change authorization is incorrect. Root cause analysis may follow but is not the immediate first step.

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Re-baseline the schedule

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Conduct a root cause analysis

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Update the risk register

Question 6

A project manager and a business analyst disagree on the level of detail required for requirements documentation. The project manager wants high-level user stories, while the business analyst insists on detailed functional specifications. Which document should define the approach for requirements management?

Accepted Answer

Business analysis plan. The business analysis plan (or requirements management plan) defines the level of detail and approach for requirements activities. The project management plan is broader, scope statement defines what is in scope, and the requirements traceability matrix is a tool, not a plan.

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Project management plan

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Requirements traceability matrix

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Scope statement

Question 7

A project manager is preparing a rough order of magnitude estimate. Which two techniques are best suited for this type of estimate? (Choose two)

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Parametric estimating. Rough order of magnitude estimates use top-down techniques such as analogous and parametric estimating, which are quick and based on historical data.

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Bottom-up estimating

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Expert judgment

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Three-point estimating

Question 8

A project manager is developing a work breakdown structure (WBS) for a construction project. Which approach should be used to ensure all deliverables are identified?

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Decomposition. Decomposition is the process of breaking down deliverables into smaller components, which ensures all are identified. Other options are estimating or planning techniques.

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Analogous estimating

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Bottom-up estimating

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Rolling wave planning

Question 9

During a project, multiple stakeholders have conflicting requirements for a new software feature. The business analyst needs to prioritize the requirements to ensure the most critical ones are delivered first. Which technique is most appropriate for prioritizing requirements?

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MoSCoW. MoSCoW (Must have, Should have, Could have, Won't have) is a prioritization technique that helps categorize requirements based on importance. Brainstorming, interviews, and observation are elicitation, not prioritization, techniques.

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Interview

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Brainstorming

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Observation

Question 10

A project manager learns of a policy requiring all cloud resources to have tags for CostCenter, Environment, and Owner. Which project management process is being supported by enforcing these tags?

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Monitoring and Controlling. Enforcing resource tags supports Monitoring and Controlling processes by enabling cost tracking, resource allocation, and compliance auditing during project execution. The tags allow the project manager to monitor actual costs against budget and ensure resources are used as planned. Option A (Executing) involves performing the work, not monitoring policies. Option B (Initiating) defines the project. Option D (Closing) finalizes and closes the project.

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Executing

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Initiating

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Closing

Question 11

Refer to the exhibit. A business analyst is troubleshooting a performance issue reported by users. The ping and traceroute show successful connectivity to the server at 10.0.0.1. Despite this, the application response is slow. Which analysis step should the analyst take next?

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Check the server CPU utilization. Since network connectivity is confirmed, the next step is to investigate server-side performance, such as CPU utilization, to identify bottlenecks.

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Reboot the server

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Increase bandwidth

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Verify DNS resolution

Question 12

Refer to the exhibit. If Activity B takes 2 extra days, what is the impact on the project finish date?

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2 days delay. Original critical path: A-B-C = 5+4+3=12 days; A-D = 11 days. After B takes 2 extra days, A-B-C = 5+6+3=14 days, still the longest path. Therefore, project finish is delayed by 2 days (from day 12 to day 14).

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No impact

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1 day delay

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1 day early

Question 13

A project manager is developing the project schedule for a construction project. The team has identified that the foundation work must be completed before the framing can begin. Which type of dependency does this represent?

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Mandatory dependency. The dependency between foundation work and framing is a mandatory dependency because it is physically required that the foundation be completed before framing can begin. In construction, this is a hard logic constraint inherent in the nature of the work, not a preference or external factor. Mandatory dependencies are often referred to as 'hard logic' and are typically based on contractual requirements or physical limitations.

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Lead

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Discretionary dependency

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External dependency

Question 14

A business analyst reviews existing project documentation, process flows, and system manuals to understand the current environment. This technique is called:

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Document analysis. Document analysis. Option A is wrong because interviews involve direct interaction. Option C is wrong because surveys collect data from many respondents. Option D is wrong because brainstorming is a group creativity technique. Document analysis involves reviewing existing materials like project documentation, process flows, and manuals to understand the current state.

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Interview

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Survey

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Brainstorming

Question 15

A project manager is assigned to a cross-functional initiative in a matrix organization. The team members report to both the project manager and their functional managers. What is the primary challenge the project manager would face?

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Balancing resource allocation between project and functional work. In a matrix organization, team members have dual reporting lines, leading to competing priorities. Option A is wrong because budget authority varies. Option B is wrong because communication is not necessarily slower. Option D is wrong because resource availability depends on functional managers.

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Difficulty in obtaining project sponsor approval

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Slow communication with stakeholders

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Lack of budget control