The answer is REQ-002, because it is still in Draft status and poses the greatest risk to the project if not addressed. In requirements management, draft status indicates the requirement has not been formally approved or finalized, leaving it vulnerable to ambiguity, scope creep, and—most critically—compliance failures, especially when tied to a security policy source. This concept tests your understanding of how requirements risk correlates with lifecycle status: approved and verified requirements are stable, while draft requirements introduce uncertainty. On the Certified Associate in Project Management CAPM exam, this question often appears in a requirements traceability matrix exhibit, where the common trap is to confuse “verified” with “low risk” or to overlook the source’s authority. Remember the memory tip: “Draft is a draft—if it’s not approved, the risk has not been removed.”
CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
This CAPM practice question tests your understanding of business analysis frameworks. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
```json
{
"requirements": [
{
"id": "REQ-001",
"description": "The system shall allow users to reset their password via email",
"source": "Stakeholder interview",
"status": "Approved",
"verified": false
},
{
"id": "REQ-002",
"description": "The system shall send a confirmation email after password reset",
"source": "Security policy",
"status": "Draft",
"verified": false
},
{
"id": "REQ-003",
"description": "The system shall require multi-factor authentication for admin accounts",
"source": "Compliance requirement",
"status": "Approved",
"verified": true
}
]
}
```
Based on the exhibit, which requirement poses the greatest risk to the project if not addressed?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
REQ-002, because it is still in Draft status
Option C is correct because REQ-002 is still in Draft status and is from a security policy source, meaning it is not finalized and may cause compliance issues. Option A is wrong because REQ-001 is approved. Option B is wrong because verified means tested, not risk. Option D is wrong because MFA is approved and verified.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
✗
REQ-001, because it is not verified
Why it's wrong here
REQ-001 is approved; verification is a separate step.
✗
REQ-003, because it is already verified
Why it's wrong here
Verification reduces risk, not increases.
✗
All requirements are equally risky
Why it's wrong here
REQ-002 is the only draft; others are approved.
✓
REQ-002, because it is still in Draft status
Why this is correct
Draft status from a security policy source indicates potential for scope or compliance changes.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
→Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the CAPM exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which CAPM exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
Business Analysis Frameworks — This question tests Business Analysis Frameworks — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: REQ-002, because it is still in Draft status — Option C is correct because REQ-002 is still in Draft status and is from a security policy source, meaning it is not finalized and may cause compliance issues. Option A is wrong because REQ-001 is approved. Option B is wrong because verified means tested, not risk. Option D is wrong because MFA is approved and verified.
What should I do if I get this CAPM question wrong?
Identify which CAPM exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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