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

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

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

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

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

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

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