CAPM Multiple Select — 60 Questions

Question 1

Which TWO of the following are examples of project constraints? (Choose two.)

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Scope. Scope is a classic project constraint because it defines the boundaries of what the project will deliver. Any change to scope directly impacts time, cost, and quality, making it one of the triple constraints in project management.

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Risk

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Work package

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Resource calendar

Question 2

Which TWO are core practices of Extreme Programming (XP)?

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Test-driven development (TDD).. Test-driven development (TDD) (option B) and pair programming (option C) are core practices of Extreme Programming (XP). TDD involves writing automated tests before writing the code, and pair programming involves two programmers working together at one workstation. The other options are not XP core practices: Sprint review (A) is a Scrum ceremony, product backlog grooming (D) is a Scrum activity, and retrospectives (E) are also a Scrum event.

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Sprint review.

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Product backlog grooming.

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Retrospectives.

Question 3

Which THREE of the following are characteristics of a project?

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Progressive elaboration. Options A, C, and D are correct because projects are temporary (C), unique (D), and progressively elaborated (A). Option B (Repetitive) and option E (Ongoing) describe operations, not projects.

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Repetitive

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Ongoing

Question 4

Which TWO of the following are considered business analysis planning activities?

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Conducting stakeholder analysis. Business analysis planning activities involve identifying stakeholders and determining how to elicit requirements. Conducting stakeholder analysis (D) is a planning activity to understand who will be impacted and their involvement. Selecting elicitation techniques (E) is also planning as it defines how requirements will be gathered. Option A (conducting interviews) is part of elicitation execution, not planning. Option B (developing wireframes) is solution design. Option C (defining project success criteria) is typically part of project management or scope definition, not specifically business analysis planning.

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Conducting interviews to gather requirements

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Developing wireframes for the user interface

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Defining project success criteria

Question 5

Which TWO are types of organizational structures commonly used in project management?

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Functional. Options D and E are correct: Functional and Matrix are two standard organizational structures in project management. Option A (Flat) is a general organizational structure but not specifically recognized in PMI's framework. Option B (Circular) is not a standard project management structure. Option C (Hierarchical) describes a characteristic of structures like functional or matrix, but is not itself a distinct structure defined by PMI.

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Flat

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Circular

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Hierarchical

Question 6

Which THREE are techniques used for estimating activity durations?

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Three-point estimating. The correct techniques for estimating activity durations are three-point estimating (A), parametric estimating (B), and analogous estimating (E). Three-point estimating uses optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely estimates. Parametric estimating uses a statistical relationship between historical data and other variables. Analogous estimating uses values from previous similar projects. Reserve analysis (C) is used for contingency reserves, not for estimating durations. Monte Carlo simulation (D) is a risk analysis technique.

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Reserve analysis

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Monte Carlo simulation

Question 7

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

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It is created during Sprint Planning.. Options B and C are correct. The Sprint Backlog is created during Sprint Planning (B) and includes tasks decomposed from user stories (C). Option A is false because the Sprint Backlog is not just a subset; it includes the plan for delivery. Option D is false because the Sprint Backlog is owned by the Development Team, not the Product Owner. Option E is false because the Sprint Backlog can be changed during the Sprint by the Development Team as needed.

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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 8

Which TWO practices are part of the Scrum framework?

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Sprint Review. The correct answers are B (Sprint Review) and D (Sprint Retrospective). These are two of the five formal events defined in the Scrum Guide. Sprint Review occurs at the end of each Sprint to inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog. Sprint Retrospective is held after Sprint Review to inspect the team's processes and plan improvements. Option A (Pair Programming) is an Extreme Programming (XP) practice, not a formal Scrum event. Option C (Continuous Deployment) is a DevOps practice, not defined in Scrum. Option E (Backlog Refinement) is a common practice in Scrum but is not a time-boxed event in the Scrum Guide; it is considered an ongoing activity.

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Pair Programming

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Continuous Deployment

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Backlog Refinement

Question 9

Which THREE activities are part of the Sprint Planning meeting in Scrum?

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Selecting which Product Backlog items will be done in the Sprint.. Options A, B, and E are correct. Sprint Planning involves selecting Product Backlog items that will be done in the Sprint (A), defining a Sprint Goal (B), and decomposing selected items into tasks (E). Option C (creating a detailed release plan) is not part of Sprint Planning; release planning is typically a higher-level activity. Option D (estimating the effort of all items in the Product Backlog) is done during Product Backlog refinement, not Sprint Planning.

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Creating a detailed release plan.

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Estimating the effort of all items in the Product Backlog.

Question 10

Which THREE of the following are commonly used techniques for requirements elicitation?

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Interviews. Interviews are a direct, one-on-one technique used to elicit requirements from stakeholders by asking structured or unstructured questions. They allow the business analyst to probe deeply into stakeholder needs, clarify ambiguities, and uncover implicit requirements that might not surface in group settings.

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Earned value management

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SWOT analysis

Question 11

Which TWO of the following are tools and techniques used in the Plan Schedule Management process?

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Rolling wave planning. Options A and B are correct. Rolling wave planning is a technique for progressive elaboration used in developing the schedule management plan, while bottom-up estimating is used to estimate activity durations and resources, which informs the schedule management plan. Both are considered tools and techniques in the Plan Schedule Management process. Leads and lags (C) and critical path method (D) are techniques used in the Develop Schedule process, not in Plan Schedule Management. Decomposition (E) is used for scope definition.

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Leads and lags

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Critical path method

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Decomposition

Question 12

Which THREE of the following are tools and techniques used in the Control Schedule process? (Select exactly 3.)

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Performance reviews. Performance reviews (B) are a tool and technique in the Control Schedule process used to compare actual schedule performance against the baseline, often through earned value management (EVM) metrics like schedule variance (SV) and schedule performance index (SPI). This helps identify deviations and trigger corrective actions.

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Rolling wave planning

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Critical path method

Question 13

Which TWO of the following are techniques used for requirements elicitation?

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Benchmarking. Benchmarking and focus groups are both elicitation techniques used to gather requirements from stakeholders. Pareto analysis and decision tree are used for analysis, and SWOT is for strategic planning.

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Pareto analysis

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Decision tree

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SWOT analysis

Question 14

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

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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 15

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

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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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

Which TWO statements accurately describe the role of a business analyst in requirements management?

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The BA ensures that requirements align with business objectives.. The business analyst (BA) is responsible for ensuring that each requirement directly supports the stated business objectives and strategic goals. This alignment is a core function of requirements management within the BABOK framework, as it prevents scope creep and ensures that delivered features provide measurable business value.

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The BA approves all requirements before development begins.

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The BA develops the technical solution for each requirement.

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The BA prioritizes requirements based on personal judgment.

Question 20

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

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Critical path method. Gantt charts, critical path method (CPM), and PERT analysis are classic schedule management tools used in predictive projects. Burndown charts and Kanban boards are typically used in agile methodologies.

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Burndown chart

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Kanban board