CAPM Practice Test 9 — 10 Questions

Question 1

A BA is conducting stakeholder analysis and needs to categorize stakeholders based on their influence and interest. Which grid is commonly used?

Accepted Answer

Power/interest grid. The power/interest grid categorizes stakeholders by their level of influence and interest to determine the appropriate engagement strategy. Option A is incorrect because a communication matrix defines communication channels and frequency, not stakeholder categorization. Option B is incorrect because a decision tree is a tool for decision analysis under uncertainty, not for stakeholder analysis. Option C is incorrect because a RACI matrix assigns roles and responsibilities (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) rather than categorizing by influence and interest.

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Communication matrix

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Decision tree

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RACI matrix

Question 2

Which TWO of the following are outputs of the Identify Stakeholders process?

Accepted Answer

Stakeholder register. Among the listed options, only the Stakeholder Register is an output of the Identify Stakeholders process. Stakeholder analysis is a tool and technique, not an output. Stakeholder Management Plan, Issue Log, and Stakeholder Engagement Plan are outputs of other processes, not Identify Stakeholders.

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Stakeholder analysis

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Stakeholder management plan

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Issue log

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Stakeholder engagement plan

Question 3

A business analyst is performing a cost-benefit analysis for a proposed system upgrade. The upgrade costs $50,000 upfront and saves $15,000 per year in operational costs. The project has a 5-year horizon. What is the payback period in years?

Accepted Answer

3.33 years. The payback period is calculated by dividing the initial investment by the annual savings: $50,000 / $15,000 = 3.33 years. Therefore, Option C is correct. Option A (5.00 years) incorrectly uses a different calculation, perhaps total savings over 5 years divided by something. Option B (4.00 years) is incorrect because it does not match the calculation. Option D (0.33 years) is incorrect because it ignores the initial cost.

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5.00 years

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4.00 years

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0.33 years

Question 4

A business analyst is tasked with verifying that the solution meets the defined requirements. Which activity is part of the verification process?

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Testing. Testing is a key verification activity that checks if the solution conforms to specified requirements.

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Peer review

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Quality assurance

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Validation

Question 5

Which TWO of the following are core components of a business analysis framework according to PMI standards?

Accepted Answer

Business analysis planning and monitoring. According to PMI's Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide, the core components of a business analysis framework are the five domains: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring, Elicitation and Collaboration, Requirements Life Cycle Management, Strategy Analysis, and Requirements Analysis and Design Definition. Option A is correct because Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring is the domain that defines how business analysis activities will be executed, including stakeholder analysis, planning deliverables, and establishing governance. Option C is correct because Requirements Life Cycle Management covers the management of requirements from creation through retirement, including traceability, prioritization, and change control.

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Stakeholder engagement

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Procurement management

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Risk management

Question 6

Which THREE are principles of the Agile Manifesto? (Choose three.)

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Deliver working software frequently, with a preference to the shorter timescale.. The Agile Manifesto explicitly states 'Deliver working software frequently, from a couple of weeks to a couple of months, with a preference to the shorter timescale.' This principle emphasizes iterative delivery and rapid feedback cycles, which are core to Agile frameworks like Scrum and XP.

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Use pair programming for all production code.

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Individuals and interactions over processes and tools.

Question 7

Refer to the exhibit. A business analyst is reviewing the requirements status in a JSON export from a requirements management tool. The analyst notices that REQ02 is still in 'Draft' while REQ01 is 'Approved'. What should the analyst do next?

Accepted Answer

Facilitate a review meeting for REQ02. A requirement in draft status needs to be reviewed and approved by stakeholders before proceeding, so facilitating a review meeting is the appropriate action.

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Update the traceability matrix

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Approve REQ02 immediately

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Request closure for REQ02

Question 8

Which THREE factors should a business analyst consider when selecting an elicitation technique for a project?

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Availability of stakeholders. A is correct because stakeholder availability directly impacts the feasibility of scheduling and conducting elicitation activities such as interviews, workshops, or focus groups. If key stakeholders are unavailable, the chosen technique may be impractical or yield incomplete information, making this a primary logistical consideration in technique selection.

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Project manager's preference

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Cost of the technique

Question 9

Which TWO of the following are characteristics of a predictive life cycle?

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Scope is defined at the beginning of the project. In a predictive life cycle, the project scope is defined and baselined at the start, before execution begins. This upfront planning ensures that all requirements are known and documented, allowing for a detailed project management plan to guide the entire project.

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Changes are welcomed and incorporated at any time

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Requirements are gathered incrementally throughout the project

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Deliverables are developed through multiple iterations

Question 10

In Kanban, what is the primary purpose of limiting Work in Progress (WIP)?

Accepted Answer

To reduce multitasking and improve focus.. Limiting Work in Progress (WIP) in Kanban is primarily intended to reduce multitasking and improve focus. By restricting the number of tasks in progress, team members concentrate on completing current work before starting new items, which minimizes context switching and enhances flow. Although increased throughput can be a benefit, the core purpose is to improve focus and flow. Option A correctly identifies this primary purpose. Option B relates to quality, which is a secondary effect. Option C, increased throughput, is a result but not the primary purpose. Option D is incorrect because limiting WIP does not aim to make the team work faster; it aims to improve efficiency and flow.

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To ensure each task is done correctly the first time.

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To increase throughput.

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To make the team work faster.