CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) Practice Exam — All Questions

According to the Agile Manifesto, which value is emphasized in each pairing?

• a.Following a plan over responding to change
• b.Contract negotiation over customer collaboration
• c.Comprehensive documentation over working software
• d.Individuals and interactions over processes and tools✓

The Agile Manifesto values individuals and interactions over processes and tools, working software over comprehensive documentation, customer collaboration over contract negotiation, and responding to change over following a plan, while still valuing the items on the right.

In agile approaches, what is a 'timebox'?

• a.A tool for storing the project's documents
• b.A container that holds all outstanding project risks
• c.A budget reserve set aside for scope changes
• d.A fixed period of time during which an activity or iteration takes place✓

A timebox is a short, fixed duration in which work is done, such as a two-week iteration. The time is fixed and the team adjusts scope to fit, which supports a steady cadence and frequent feedback.

In the Kanban method, what is the main purpose of setting work-in-progress (WIP) limits?

• a.To eliminate the need for a prioritized backlog
• b.To assign each team member exactly one task permanently
• c.To reduce multitasking and improve flow by limiting how much work is in progress at once✓
• d.To guarantee that every task is finished within one day

WIP limits cap the amount of work allowed in a given stage, reducing context switching and bottlenecks. This improves flow and throughput and helps the team surface and resolve impediments quickly.

What does a burndown chart typically display during an iteration?

• a.The amount of remaining work over time, trending toward zero✓
• b.The number of stakeholders engaged each week
• c.The organizational reporting structure of the team
• d.The cumulative cost of the project over its whole life cycle

A burndown chart plots remaining work against time within an iteration or release, ideally trending down to zero by the end. It gives the team a quick, transparent view of progress and likely completion.

A team delivers work in short iterations, but also visualizes flow and applies WIP limits to smooth delivery. This blended approach is often called what?

• a.A purely predictive approach
• b.A waterfall approach
• c.A phase-gate approach
• d.A hybrid approach✓

Combining elements of different approaches, such as iterative delivery with flow-based practices, is a hybrid approach. Teams tailor practices to their context rather than adopting a single framework wholesale.