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CAPM Exam 2025
Acceptance Criteria - -Correct Answer-A set of conditions that is required to
be met before deliverables are accepted
Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD) - -Correct Answer-A method of
collaboratively creating acceptance test criteria that are used to create
acceptance tests before delivery begins
Activity Diagram - -Correct Answer-A type of process model that visually
shows the complex flow of use cases
Activity List - -Correct Answer-A documented tabulation of schedule activities
that shows the activity description, activity identifier, and a sufficiently detailed
scope of work description so project team members understand what work is
to be performed
Activity - -Correct Answer-A distinct, scheduled portion of work performed
during the course of a project
Actual Cost (AC) - -Correct Answer-The realized cost incurred for the work
performed on an activity during a specific time period
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Adaptive Approach - -Correct Answer-A development approach in which the
requirements are subject to a high level of uncertainty and volatility and are
likely to change throughout the project
Affinity Diagram - -Correct Answer-A group creativity technique that allows
large numbers of ideas to be classified into groups for review and analysis
Agile - -Correct Answer-A term used to describe a mindset of values and
principles as set forth in the Agile Manifesto
Agile Coach - -Correct Answer-An individual with knowledge and experience
in agile who can train, mentor, and guide organizations and teams through
their transformation
Agile Manifesto - -Correct Answer-The original and official definition of agile
values and principles
Agile Mindset - -Correct Answer-A way of thinking and behaving underpinned
by the four values and twelve principles of the Agile Manifesto
Agile Principles - -Correct Answer-The twelve principles of agile project
delivery as embodied in the Agile Manifesto
Alternatives Analysis - -Correct Answer-A method used to evaluate identified
options in order to select the options or approaches to use to perform the
work of the project
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Analogous Estimating - -Correct Answer-A method for estimating the duration
or cost of an activity or a project using historical data from a similar activity or
project
Artifact - -Correct Answer-Any project management processes, inputs, tools,
techniques, and outputs that the project management team uses on their
specific project
Assumption - -Correct Answer-A factor in the planning processes that's
considered to be true, real, or certain without proof or demonstration
Assumption and Constraint Analysis - -Correct Answer-An assessment that
ensures assumptions and constraints are integrated into the project plans
and documents, and that there is consistency among them
Assumption Log - -Correct Answer-A project document used to record all
assumptions and constraints throughout the project
Authority - -Correct Answer-The right to apply project resources, expend
funds, make decisions, or give approvals
Backlog - -Correct Answer-A listing of product requirements and deliverables
to be completed, often written as user stories, and prioritized by the business
to manage and organize the project's work
Backlog Refinement - -Correct Answer-The progressive elaboration of project
requirements and/or the ongoing activity in which the team collaboratively
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reviews, updates, and writes requirements to satisfy the need of the customer
request
Baseline - -Correct Answer-The approved version of a work product, used as
a basis for comparison to actual results
Basis of Estimates - -Correct Answer-Supporting documentation outlining the
details used in establishing project estimates such as assumptions,
constraints, level of detail, ranges, and confidence levels
Benchmarking - -Correct Answer-The comparison of actual or planned
products, processes, and practices to those of comparable organizations to
identify best practices, generate ideas for improvement and provide a basis
for measuring performance
Brainstorming - -Correct Answer-A simple technique used to generate a list of
ideas It should be led by a facilitator with a group consisting of stakeholders,
team members, and subject matter experts
Budget - -Correct Answer-The approved estimate for the project or any work
breakdown structure (WBS) component or any schedule activity
Budget at Completion (BAC) - -Correct Answer-The sum of all budgets
established for the work to be performed
Burndown Chart - -Correct Answer-A graphical representation of the work
remaining versus the time left in a timebox
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CAPM Exam 2025
Acceptance Criteria - -Correct Answer-A set of conditions that is required to
be met before deliverables are accepted
Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD) - -Correct Answer-A method of
collaboratively creating acceptance test criteria that are used to create
acceptance tests before delivery begins
Activity Diagram - -Correct Answer-A type of process model that visually
shows the complex flow of use cases
Activity List - -Correct Answer-A documented tabulation of schedule activities
that shows the activity description, activity identifier, and a sufficiently detailed
scope of work description so project team members understand what work is
to be performed
Activity - -Correct Answer-A distinct, scheduled portion of work performed
during the course of a project
Actual Cost (AC) - -Correct Answer-The realized cost incurred for the work
performed on an activity during a specific time period
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Adaptive Approach - -Correct Answer-A development approach in which the
requirements are subject to a high level of uncertainty and volatility and are
likely to change throughout the project
Affinity Diagram - -Correct Answer-A group creativity technique that allows
large numbers of ideas to be classified into groups for review and analysis
Agile - -Correct Answer-A term used to describe a mindset of values and
principles as set forth in the Agile Manifesto
Agile Coach - -Correct Answer-An individual with knowledge and experience
in agile who can train, mentor, and guide organizations and teams through
their transformation
Agile Manifesto - -Correct Answer-The original and official definition of agile
values and principles
Agile Mindset - -Correct Answer-A way of thinking and behaving underpinned
by the four values and twelve principles of the Agile Manifesto
Agile Principles - -Correct Answer-The twelve principles of agile project
delivery as embodied in the Agile Manifesto
Alternatives Analysis - -Correct Answer-A method used to evaluate identified
options in order to select the options or approaches to use to perform the
work of the project
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Analogous Estimating - -Correct Answer-A method for estimating the duration
or cost of an activity or a project using historical data from a similar activity or
project
Artifact - -Correct Answer-Any project management processes, inputs, tools,
techniques, and outputs that the project management team uses on their
specific project
Assumption - -Correct Answer-A factor in the planning processes that's
considered to be true, real, or certain without proof or demonstration
Assumption and Constraint Analysis - -Correct Answer-An assessment that
ensures assumptions and constraints are integrated into the project plans
and documents, and that there is consistency among them
Assumption Log - -Correct Answer-A project document used to record all
assumptions and constraints throughout the project
Authority - -Correct Answer-The right to apply project resources, expend
funds, make decisions, or give approvals
Backlog - -Correct Answer-A listing of product requirements and deliverables
to be completed, often written as user stories, and prioritized by the business
to manage and organize the project's work
Backlog Refinement - -Correct Answer-The progressive elaboration of project
requirements and/or the ongoing activity in which the team collaboratively
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reviews, updates, and writes requirements to satisfy the need of the customer
request
Baseline - -Correct Answer-The approved version of a work product, used as
a basis for comparison to actual results
Basis of Estimates - -Correct Answer-Supporting documentation outlining the
details used in establishing project estimates such as assumptions,
constraints, level of detail, ranges, and confidence levels
Benchmarking - -Correct Answer-The comparison of actual or planned
products, processes, and practices to those of comparable organizations to
identify best practices, generate ideas for improvement and provide a basis
for measuring performance
Brainstorming - -Correct Answer-A simple technique used to generate a list of
ideas It should be led by a facilitator with a group consisting of stakeholders,
team members, and subject matter experts
Budget - -Correct Answer-The approved estimate for the project or any work
breakdown structure (WBS) component or any schedule activity
Budget at Completion (BAC) - -Correct Answer-The sum of all budgets
established for the work to be performed
Burndown Chart - -Correct Answer-A graphical representation of the work
remaining versus the time left in a timebox
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