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Collect Requirements
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Plan Communications
CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
Match each knowledge area to its primary process.
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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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Scope Management: Plan Scope Management
Each knowledge area has a planning process that establishes the approach for that area. Common confusions arise from mixing up similar-sounding planning processes. The correct matches are Scope→Plan Scope Management, Time→Plan Schedule Management, Cost→Plan Cost Management, and Quality→Plan Quality Management.
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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Scope Management: Plan Scope Management
Why this is correct
Correct – Scope Management's primary process is Plan Scope Management, which defines how scope will be defined, validated, and controlled.
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Time Management: Plan Schedule Management
Why this is correct
Correct – Time Management's primary process is Plan Schedule Management, which establishes policies and procedures for planning, executing, and controlling the schedule.
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Cost Management: Plan Cost Management
Why this is correct
Correct – Cost Management's primary process is Plan Cost Management, which determines how project costs will be estimated, budgeted, and controlled.
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Quality Management: Plan Quality Management
Why this is correct
Correct – Quality Management's primary process is Plan Quality Management, which identifies quality requirements and standards for the project.
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Scope Management: Plan Quality Management
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect – Plan Quality Management is the primary process of Quality Management, not Scope Management.
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Time Management: Plan Cost Management
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect – Plan Cost Management is the primary process of Cost Management, not Time Management.
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