CAPM Agile Frameworks and Methodologies Practice Question
This CAPM practice question tests your understanding of agile frameworks and methodologies. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
Which THREE of the following are core values of the Agile Manifesto?
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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Individuals and interactions over processes and tools.
Option A is correct because the Agile Manifesto explicitly values 'Individuals and interactions over processes and tools.' This means that while processes and tools are important, the people doing the work and how they communicate take precedence. The Manifesto emphasizes that collaboration and human factors drive project success more than rigid adherence to prescribed procedures.
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.
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Individuals and interactions over processes and tools.
Why this is correct
This is one of the four values.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Responding to change over following a plan.
Why this is correct
This is one of the four values.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Following a plan over responding to change.
Why it's wrong here
This is the opposite of the value.
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Working software over comprehensive documentation.
Why this is correct
This is one of the four values.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Contract negotiation over customer collaboration.
Why it's wrong here
The correct value is customer collaboration over contract negotiation.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that PMI often tests candidates by presenting the exact opposite of a Manifesto value (e.g., 'Following a plan over responding to change') as a plausible option, exploiting the common misconception that Agile means 'no planning' rather than 'adaptive planning.'
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
The Agile Manifesto, published in 2001 by 17 software developers, consists of four value statements that prioritize adaptive, people-centric approaches. The value 'Working software over comprehensive documentation' (Option D) means that delivering functional increments is more important than producing exhaustive documentation, though documentation is not discarded. In practice, this drives iterative delivery cycles (e.g., Scrum sprints) where working product increments are demonstrated to stakeholders frequently.
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.
TExam Day Tips
→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
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Agile Frameworks and Methodologies — This question tests Agile Frameworks and Methodologies — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Individuals and interactions over processes and tools. — Option A is correct because the Agile Manifesto explicitly values 'Individuals and interactions over processes and tools.' This means that while processes and tools are important, the people doing the work and how they communicate take precedence. The Manifesto emphasizes that collaboration and human factors drive project success more than rigid adherence to prescribed procedures.
What should I do if I get this CAPM question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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