CAPM Domain 2: Predictive, Plan-Based
Methodologies Test Practice 2026
1. EXAMPLE... If SPI The project has completed 83% of the work scheduled to hav
= 0.83 what does been completed thus far
this mean?
2. Parkinson's law work will expand to fill the time allotted to it
3. Predictive, 1) Creating a plan outlining the steps that will be taken to achieve the goal
Plan-Based 2) Using data and predictions about the future to guide the execution of the plan
Approach
involves
4. when is it - When a goal is well-defined, and there is a clear path to achieving it
appropriate to - When the future is somewhat predictable
use a predic- - When you have limited resources (prioritize the most important task or allocating
tive, plan-based resources, time, money, equipment, team members)
approach?
5. Suitability of - Goal-oriented
a predictive, - Clear hierarchy of responsibilities (Roles readily identified)
plan-based ap- - Strong leadership and management
proach for - Eflcient communication and collaboration
the organization- - Tasks and activities are aligned with the overall goals of the organization
al structure - Resources are used eflciently to achieve those goals
6. Characteristics of - Clearly defined roles & responsibilities
of a predictive, - Strong leadership & management
plan-based ap- - Eflcient communication & collaborations
proach
7. In a predictive overlap & repeat
project, project
phases may....
, CAPM Domain 2: Predictive, Plan-Based
Methodologies Test Practice 2026
8. Responsibility A RAM chart shows the correlation between project team members and the work
Assignment they've been assigned to complete.
Matrix (RAM)
9. Predictive Suit- - Matrix structure (people come into your project and leave based on their
ability for activities/assigned tasks to get the work done) -> Is it a weak, balanced or strong
the organization- matrix? If it's a strong matrix, the PM has more authority if it's a weak matrix that
al structure mean the functional management has more authority
- Hierarchical
- Clear chain of command
- Centralized decision-making authority
- Clear communication
- Coordination of plans & actions
10. Agile Suitability - Virtual
for the organiza- - Non-collocated
tional structure - Decentralized
- Emphasis on: Teamwork, Collaboration, Adaptability to changing circumstances
11. matrix structure combines functional and divisional approaches to emphasize project or program
teams.
people come into your project and leave based on their activities/assigned tasks
to get the work done
12. In a strong Ma- The project manager has more authority over project decisions than the functional
trix... managers. The project manager is a full-time role and the project manager
manages the project budget.
13.
, CAPM Domain 2: Predictive, Plan-Based
Methodologies Test Practice 2026
In a weak Ma- the functional management has more authority over project decisions than the
trix... project managers
14. In a balanced Ma- the functional management shares the power/authority with the project man-
trix agers
15. Virtual organiza- A company structure in which employees are geographically spread (remote) and
tional structure tend to communicate by phone, e-mail, and the Internet
16. Colocation An organizational placement strategy where the project team members are phys-
ically located close to one another in order to improve communication, working
relationships, and productivity.
17. Hierarchical an organization form or structure based on the concepts of division of labor,
organizational specialization, spans of control and unity of command.
structure It's who we report up and down or side-to side.
18. The 49 Pro- The Process Groups: Initiating, planning, , executing, monitoring & controlling &
ject manage- closing
ment processes
19. Typical activities Getting the project started. The charter & identification of stakeholders
of initiating a
project - Integration: Develop Project Charter
- Stakeholder: Identify Stakeholders
Methodologies Test Practice 2026
1. EXAMPLE... If SPI The project has completed 83% of the work scheduled to hav
= 0.83 what does been completed thus far
this mean?
2. Parkinson's law work will expand to fill the time allotted to it
3. Predictive, 1) Creating a plan outlining the steps that will be taken to achieve the goal
Plan-Based 2) Using data and predictions about the future to guide the execution of the plan
Approach
involves
4. when is it - When a goal is well-defined, and there is a clear path to achieving it
appropriate to - When the future is somewhat predictable
use a predic- - When you have limited resources (prioritize the most important task or allocating
tive, plan-based resources, time, money, equipment, team members)
approach?
5. Suitability of - Goal-oriented
a predictive, - Clear hierarchy of responsibilities (Roles readily identified)
plan-based ap- - Strong leadership and management
proach for - Eflcient communication and collaboration
the organization- - Tasks and activities are aligned with the overall goals of the organization
al structure - Resources are used eflciently to achieve those goals
6. Characteristics of - Clearly defined roles & responsibilities
of a predictive, - Strong leadership & management
plan-based ap- - Eflcient communication & collaborations
proach
7. In a predictive overlap & repeat
project, project
phases may....
, CAPM Domain 2: Predictive, Plan-Based
Methodologies Test Practice 2026
8. Responsibility A RAM chart shows the correlation between project team members and the work
Assignment they've been assigned to complete.
Matrix (RAM)
9. Predictive Suit- - Matrix structure (people come into your project and leave based on their
ability for activities/assigned tasks to get the work done) -> Is it a weak, balanced or strong
the organization- matrix? If it's a strong matrix, the PM has more authority if it's a weak matrix that
al structure mean the functional management has more authority
- Hierarchical
- Clear chain of command
- Centralized decision-making authority
- Clear communication
- Coordination of plans & actions
10. Agile Suitability - Virtual
for the organiza- - Non-collocated
tional structure - Decentralized
- Emphasis on: Teamwork, Collaboration, Adaptability to changing circumstances
11. matrix structure combines functional and divisional approaches to emphasize project or program
teams.
people come into your project and leave based on their activities/assigned tasks
to get the work done
12. In a strong Ma- The project manager has more authority over project decisions than the functional
trix... managers. The project manager is a full-time role and the project manager
manages the project budget.
13.
, CAPM Domain 2: Predictive, Plan-Based
Methodologies Test Practice 2026
In a weak Ma- the functional management has more authority over project decisions than the
trix... project managers
14. In a balanced Ma- the functional management shares the power/authority with the project man-
trix agers
15. Virtual organiza- A company structure in which employees are geographically spread (remote) and
tional structure tend to communicate by phone, e-mail, and the Internet
16. Colocation An organizational placement strategy where the project team members are phys-
ically located close to one another in order to improve communication, working
relationships, and productivity.
17. Hierarchical an organization form or structure based on the concepts of division of labor,
organizational specialization, spans of control and unity of command.
structure It's who we report up and down or side-to side.
18. The 49 Pro- The Process Groups: Initiating, planning, , executing, monitoring & controlling &
ject manage- closing
ment processes
19. Typical activities Getting the project started. The charter & identification of stakeholders
of initiating a
project - Integration: Develop Project Charter
- Stakeholder: Identify Stakeholders
