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What processes were used when feedback indicates that customer seating can be installed after painting is complete?
What processes were used when feedback indicates that customer seating can be installed after painting is complete?
Which of the following does not typically occur during the Initiating process group?
Which of the following does not typically occur during the Initiating process group?
Which method uses focused sessions with stakeholders to define product requirements?
Which method uses focused sessions with stakeholders to define product requirements?
What can be used to gather early feedback on product requirements by sharing a working version?
What can be used to gather early feedback on product requirements by sharing a working version?
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Which term describes a delay of a successor activity with respect to a predecessor?
Which term describes a delay of a successor activity with respect to a predecessor?
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What input is necessary for evaluating performance against expectations in quality activities?
What input is necessary for evaluating performance against expectations in quality activities?
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Which tool is also known as a fishbone diagram for displaying origins of quality problems?
Which tool is also known as a fishbone diagram for displaying origins of quality problems?
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Which process estimates the labor and material needed for project activities?
Which process estimates the labor and material needed for project activities?
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Which stage of team development involves potential conflicts among team members?
Which stage of team development involves potential conflicts among team members?
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What is the term for transferring a negative risk to another party?
What is the term for transferring a negative risk to another party?
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Which diagram is used to understand the relationship between two variables in quality management?
Which diagram is used to understand the relationship between two variables in quality management?
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Which statement about fixed price incentive fee (FPIF) contracts is false?
Which statement about fixed price incentive fee (FPIF) contracts is false?
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Which process involves generating the cost baseline through activity cost aggregation?
Which process involves generating the cost baseline through activity cost aggregation?
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What is not an input to the 'Plan Scope Management' process?
What is not an input to the 'Plan Scope Management' process?
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Which option is not true regarding projects?
Which option is not true regarding projects?
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Which of the following is not an input to 'Plan Quality Management'?
Which of the following is not an input to 'Plan Quality Management'?
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PMOs that train project managers and provide templates and best practices are referred to as:
PMOs that train project managers and provide templates and best practices are referred to as:
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Which of the following is not true about procurement management on agile projects?
Which of the following is not true about procurement management on agile projects?
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Which of the following lifecycles is commonly used in large organizations with large enterprise-wide system deployments?
Which of the following lifecycles is commonly used in large organizations with large enterprise-wide system deployments?
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According to a RACI matrix, an individual who has ultimate ownership and decision-making authority is:
According to a RACI matrix, an individual who has ultimate ownership and decision-making authority is:
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When performing the plan risk management process, which activity might the team complete?
When performing the plan risk management process, which activity might the team complete?
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Which of the following processes involves specifying the procurement approach and identifying potential sellers?
Which of the following processes involves specifying the procurement approach and identifying potential sellers?
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Which of the following are tools and techniques used in the 'Manage Quality' process?
Which of the following are tools and techniques used in the 'Manage Quality' process?
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After identifying project risks and assessing their probability and impact, what may be used to determine risks with the most potential impact?
After identifying project risks and assessing their probability and impact, what may be used to determine risks with the most potential impact?
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Which of the following represents an appraisal cost in the context of cost of quality (COQ)?
Which of the following represents an appraisal cost in the context of cost of quality (COQ)?
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Which of the following is not an input to the 'Control Quality' process?
Which of the following is not an input to the 'Control Quality' process?
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Which of the following is not an input to the 'Perform Integrated Change Control' process?
Which of the following is not an input to the 'Perform Integrated Change Control' process?
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Which knowledge area includes the processes for engaging with stakeholders impacted by the project?
Which knowledge area includes the processes for engaging with stakeholders impacted by the project?
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Which technique is used when ranking team members to determine selection for a project?
Which technique is used when ranking team members to determine selection for a project?
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In deploying self-checkout registers at a grocery chain, which tool or technique might be needed to manage project knowledge?
In deploying self-checkout registers at a grocery chain, which tool or technique might be needed to manage project knowledge?
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Which contract type allows costs to be open-ended and is useful for staffing needs?
Which contract type allows costs to be open-ended and is useful for staffing needs?
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The 'Monitor Risks' process primarily involves which of the following actions?
The 'Monitor Risks' process primarily involves which of the following actions?
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What could be an activity performed during the planning stakeholder engagement process?
What could be an activity performed during the planning stakeholder engagement process?
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Which of the following represents the lowest level in the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
Which of the following represents the lowest level in the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
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In which skill set of the PMI Talent Triangle® does cultural sensitivity fall?
In which skill set of the PMI Talent Triangle® does cultural sensitivity fall?
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Which of the following is not considered a trend in project resource management?
Which of the following is not considered a trend in project resource management?
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Which statement is not true about requirements or requirements documentation?
Which statement is not true about requirements or requirements documentation?
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The 'Pre-Assignment' technique is used primarily in which process?
The 'Pre-Assignment' technique is used primarily in which process?
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Which of the following best describes solution requirements?
Which of the following best describes solution requirements?
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Which statement about the sequencing of activities is not true?
Which statement about the sequencing of activities is not true?
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What is the key purpose of using a salience model?
What is the key purpose of using a salience model?
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Which option describes an incorrect characteristic of a salience model?
Which option describes an incorrect characteristic of a salience model?
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In a salience model, which factor is most likely to be considered least important?
In a salience model, which factor is most likely to be considered least important?
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How can a salience model impact decision-making?
How can a salience model impact decision-making?
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When evaluating a salience model, which aspect could lead to biases?
When evaluating a salience model, which aspect could lead to biases?
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What is a potential drawback of using a salience model?
What is a potential drawback of using a salience model?
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Which scenario exemplifies the effective use of a salience model?
Which scenario exemplifies the effective use of a salience model?
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Which criteria should NOT be included in a salience model assessment?
Which criteria should NOT be included in a salience model assessment?
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What is an important aspect of maintaining an effective salience model?
What is an important aspect of maintaining an effective salience model?
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Which element is crucial for the proper implementation of a salience model in research?
Which element is crucial for the proper implementation of a salience model in research?
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Study Notes
CAPM Practice Exam Notes (6th Edition)
- The practice exam is designed to help prepare for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam.
- The practice exam contains 150 questions.
- The official exam is 150 questions and must be completed within three hours.
- All rights reserved. No part of the publication may be reproduced except with permission from the publisher.
- The publisher is not responsible for any loss or damage arising from the information in the publication.
- The publication was copyright 2020.
Process Group and Processes (Example Questions)
- Develop Project Management Plan process involves integrating subsidiary plans into a comprehensive plan.
- Schedule Management on agile projects uses longer cycles and frequent feedback, but the role of the project manager remains similar to a waterfall project. The project manager is not responsible for the same scheduling method.
- Managing conflict includes incorporating multiple viewpoints to work together constructively. Common techniques include direct/force, collaborate/problem solve, withdraw/avoid, and compromise/reconcile.
- Sequencing activities involves determining the relationships (dependencies) between tasks based on established best practices, which are mandatory or discretionary.
- Decomposing project work into smaller components is part of the Create WBS process.
- Project Management Offices (PMOs) offer training and templates to enhance project management best practices.
Additional Topics (Example Questions)
- Plan Risk Management: Risk analysis, including probability and impact of risk occurrence, is part of analyzing the effect of risks on project objectives.
- Manage Quality: Tools like benchmarking, checklists, test & inspection planning, process analysis, audits, problem solving, data analysis, testing, and meetings are used.
- Manage Quality: Identifying and addressing negative risks such as defects through appropriate solutions to address risks and show contributing factors (e.g. using cause-and-effect diagrams to identify origins).
- Manage Project Execution: Project managers use risk analysis for decision making by identifying individual risks that have the potential to have the most impact on project results using tools such as tornado diagrams.
- Team Development: Understanding the stages of team development is crucial for project success. Understanding conflict and team dynamics are important.
- Procurement Management: Agile projects often allow for buyers and sellers to collaborate, and sellers to extend the team.
- Contract Types: Fixed-price incentive fee (FPIF) contracts and other contract types exist.
- Key Project Info: Tools and techniques such as calculating Schedule Variance (SV), and earned values (EV) are important skills for project managers
- Project Life Cycles: There are various types of life cycles such as Agile, Iterative, Predictive and Adaptive.
- Enterprise Environmental Factors: These factors can positively or negatively affect projects and are often outside a project manager's control. Examples include organizational culture, industry standards and marketplace conditions.
Exam Specifics
- The exam tests on project management knowledge rather than project management methodology.
- It often uses case studies and scenarios to illustrate the application of concepts.
- Be able to identify and define project management terms and concepts.
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Test your knowledge on various project management processes, including the initiating phase and methods for gathering feedback. This quiz covers essential terms and tools used in project management, focusing on quality and stakeholder engagement.
