CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
(CAPM) EXAMINATION QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED A+ STUDY GUIDE
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
1. CAPM certification is offered by:
A. PMI (Project Management Institute)
B. Microsoft
C. Google
D. Adobe
Answer: A
Rationale: PMI administers CAPM.
2. A project is defined as:
A. Temporary endeavor to create unique result
B. Permanent operation
C. Daily routine
D. Random task
Answer: A
Rationale: PMI definition of project.
3. Project management involves:
A. Applying knowledge, skills, tools, techniques
B. Only budgeting
C. Only coding
D. Only marketing
Answer: A
Rationale: Core PM definition.
4. The PMI framework is based on:
A. PMBOK Guide
B. HTML standards
C. ISO coding rules
D. Marketing plans
Answer: A
Rationale: PMBOK is standard guide.
,5. The five process groups include:
A. Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring, Closing
B. Designing, Coding, Testing, Shipping, Selling
C. Hiring, Firing, Training, Budgeting, Reporting
D. Analysis, Drawing, Printing, Editing, Publishing
Answer: A
Rationale: PMI lifecycle structure.
6. Initiating process group involves:
A. Authorizing project
B. Closing project
C. Coding software
D. Testing only
Answer: A
Rationale: Project start phase.
7. Planning process group focuses on:
A. Defining scope, schedule, cost
B. Ending project
C. Ignoring risks
D. Hiring staff only
Answer: A
Rationale: Project planning.
8. Executing process group involves:
A. Performing project work
B. Budget approval only
C. Risk analysis only
D. Closing documents
Answer: A
Rationale: Work implementation.
9. Monitoring and controlling ensures:
A. Project stays on track
B. Project stops
C. Budget is ignored
D. Scope is removed
Answer: A
Rationale: Performance tracking.
, 10. Closing process group involves:
A. Formal completion and documentation
B. Starting new work
C. Expanding scope
D. Ignoring deliverables
Answer: A
Rationale: Project closure.
11. A project charter:
A. Authorizes the project
B. Lists risks only
C. Defines coding rules
D. Is optional always
Answer: A
Rationale: Formal approval document.
12. A stakeholder is:
A. Anyone affected by the project
B. Only project manager
C. Only sponsor
D. Only client
Answer: A
Rationale: Broad involvement.
13. Scope refers to:
A. Work required to deliver project
B. Budget only
C. Time only
D. Team size
Answer: A
Rationale: Project boundaries.
14. Scope creep is:
A. Uncontrolled scope expansion
B. Controlled change
C. Budget reduction
D. Schedule improvement
Answer: A
Rationale: Unauthorized growth.
(CAPM) EXAMINATION QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED A+ STUDY GUIDE
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
1. CAPM certification is offered by:
A. PMI (Project Management Institute)
B. Microsoft
C. Google
D. Adobe
Answer: A
Rationale: PMI administers CAPM.
2. A project is defined as:
A. Temporary endeavor to create unique result
B. Permanent operation
C. Daily routine
D. Random task
Answer: A
Rationale: PMI definition of project.
3. Project management involves:
A. Applying knowledge, skills, tools, techniques
B. Only budgeting
C. Only coding
D. Only marketing
Answer: A
Rationale: Core PM definition.
4. The PMI framework is based on:
A. PMBOK Guide
B. HTML standards
C. ISO coding rules
D. Marketing plans
Answer: A
Rationale: PMBOK is standard guide.
,5. The five process groups include:
A. Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring, Closing
B. Designing, Coding, Testing, Shipping, Selling
C. Hiring, Firing, Training, Budgeting, Reporting
D. Analysis, Drawing, Printing, Editing, Publishing
Answer: A
Rationale: PMI lifecycle structure.
6. Initiating process group involves:
A. Authorizing project
B. Closing project
C. Coding software
D. Testing only
Answer: A
Rationale: Project start phase.
7. Planning process group focuses on:
A. Defining scope, schedule, cost
B. Ending project
C. Ignoring risks
D. Hiring staff only
Answer: A
Rationale: Project planning.
8. Executing process group involves:
A. Performing project work
B. Budget approval only
C. Risk analysis only
D. Closing documents
Answer: A
Rationale: Work implementation.
9. Monitoring and controlling ensures:
A. Project stays on track
B. Project stops
C. Budget is ignored
D. Scope is removed
Answer: A
Rationale: Performance tracking.
, 10. Closing process group involves:
A. Formal completion and documentation
B. Starting new work
C. Expanding scope
D. Ignoring deliverables
Answer: A
Rationale: Project closure.
11. A project charter:
A. Authorizes the project
B. Lists risks only
C. Defines coding rules
D. Is optional always
Answer: A
Rationale: Formal approval document.
12. A stakeholder is:
A. Anyone affected by the project
B. Only project manager
C. Only sponsor
D. Only client
Answer: A
Rationale: Broad involvement.
13. Scope refers to:
A. Work required to deliver project
B. Budget only
C. Time only
D. Team size
Answer: A
Rationale: Project boundaries.
14. Scope creep is:
A. Uncontrolled scope expansion
B. Controlled change
C. Budget reduction
D. Schedule improvement
Answer: A
Rationale: Unauthorized growth.
