CAPM Agile Frameworks and Methodologies Practice Question
Which THREE principles are common to multiple agile methodologies?
⚠ Common exam trap
CAPM often tests the reversal trap — presenting the right-hand side of the Agile Manifesto (documentation, contracts, plans) as if it were the agile value, catching candidates who do not memorize the exact direction of each value statement.
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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Individuals and interactions over processes and tools.
Options B, C, and D are correct because they are three of the four value statements from the Agile Manifesto, which is the shared foundation of agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP. B (Individuals and interactions over processes and tools) is correct because agile methods prioritize people and communication over rigid tooling and defined procedures. C (Customer collaboration over contract negotiation) is correct because agile approaches favor ongoing customer involvement and feedback over fixed contractual agreements. D (Responding to change over following a plan) is correct because agile methods embrace changing requirements and iterative adaptation rather than strict adherence to an initial plan. Option A is incorrect because the Agile Manifesto values working software over comprehensive documentation, not the reverse. Option E is incorrect because it reverses the agile value of responding to change over following a plan.
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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Comprehensive documentation over working software.
Why it's wrong here
Agile methodologies value working software over comprehensive documentation, so this inverts the principle rather than stating one common to them. It is tempting because documentation still has value in agile delivery, and prioritising it is correct under plan-driven or regulated waterfall approaches where formal artefacts are contractual deliverables.
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Individuals and interactions over processes and tools.
Why this is correct
Prioritising individuals and interactions over processes and tools is a core Agile Manifesto value shared across Scrum, XP and Kanban. It satisfies the question's requirement for a principle common to multiple methodologies, not one specific framework.
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Customer collaboration over contract negotiation.
Why this is correct
Customer collaboration over contract negotiation is one of the four values in the Agile Manifesto, which XP, Scrum and DSDM all inherit. It satisfies the stem's requirement for a principle shared across multiple agile methodologies, prioritising ongoing stakeholder dialogue over fixed contractual terms.
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Responding to change over following a plan.
Why this is correct
Responding to change over following a plan is a core Agile Manifesto value adopted by Scrum, XP and Kanban alike. It directly satisfies the stem's demand for a principle common to multiple agile methodologies, favouring iterative adaptation over rigid adherence to an upfront baseline.
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Following a plan over responding to change.
Why it's wrong here
Agile methodologies value responding to change over following a plan, so this reverses the principle instead of listing one they share. It is tempting because baselines and schedules remain useful in agile work, and following a plan is the correct emphasis under predictive waterfall projects with fixed scope.
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