CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
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A project manager sees this git log output. The team is delivering features in small increments. Which project life cycle phase does the 'Fix login bug' commit represent?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Executing
Fixing a bug is part of the Executing process group, where the project team performs the work of the project. Option A is incorrect because Initiating is about defining and authorizing the project. Option C is incorrect because Planning involves defining scope, objectives, and course of action. Option D is incorrect because Closing involves finalizing all activities and transferring deliverables.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Initiating
Why it's wrong here
Initiating is before work starts.
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Executing
Why this is correct
Executing involves performing the work including bug fixes.
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Planning
Why it's wrong here
Planning would not involve code fixes.
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Closing
Why it's wrong here
Closing occurs after all work is done.
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