CAPM EXAM 1 ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Sebastian is in a situation where he needs to decide whether the
organization will transition into an Agile environment. Making the
decision to use Agile methodology requires consideration of many
factors and dedication to the methodology of all parties involved.
Part of the information-gathering process includes surveying parties
who could be involved in the project by using a suitability
questionnaire.
Which of the following best describes who should complete this type
of questionnaire?
A. Organizational leadership
B. Project sponsor
C. Project team
D. Stakeholders
Answer: Correct answer: D. Stakeholders.
Explanation: The group of stakeholders may vary in composition
depending on the size of the project and other factors such as
industry or organizational structure. Stakeholders should complete
this questionnaire as a group because it removes the opportunity for
,insertion of personal bias about the adoption of Agile methods. The
main value of the questionnaire is that it encourages conversation
and discussion between parties with an interest in the project. It can
be seen as the first step in stakeholder engagement.
All other options are incorrect because, while they may be individual
stakeholders, the stakeholder group should complete the suitability
questionnaire.
◉ You have just been assigned to a new organization that utilizes a
project management office (PMO). Which of the following types of
project management offices (PMOs) provides support and requires
compliance through various means, such as the use of specific
templates, forms, and tools?
A. Directive
B. Supervisory
C. Supportive
D. Controlling
Answer: Explanation: Correct answer: Controlling.
A Project Management Office (PMO) is an organizational structure
that standardizes the project-related governance processes and
facilitates the sharing of resources, methodologies, tools, and
techniques. There are several types of PMOs in organizations. Each
,type varies in the amount of control and influence it has on projects
within the organization.
Controlling: Controlling PMOs provide support and require
compliance through various means. The degree of control provided
by this PMO is moderate. Compliance may involve adoptions of
project management frameworks or methodologies; use of specific
templates, forms, and tools; and conformance to governance
frameworks.
Supportive: Supportive PMOs provide a consultative role to projects
by supplying templates, best practices, training, access to
information, and lessons learned from other projects. The degree of
control provided by this PMO is low.
Directive: Directive PMOs take control of the projects by directly
managing the projects. Project managers are assigned by and report
to the PMO. The degree of control provided by this PMO is high.
◉ You are an agile facilitator within iteration planning. Your goal is
to make sure that the cross-functional team has an efficient way of
organizing work with a visual representation of the work remaining.
What is your best approach to accomplishing this?
A. Utilize a task board
, B. Utilize presentations
C. Utilize a burndown chart
D. Utilize a burnup chart
Answer: Correct answer: Utilize a task board.
In this scenario, the facilitator will accomplish this by having the
team utilize a task board. This is an information radiator providing
the team with an efficient means for organizing their work. It will
also show a visual representation of the remaining work.
◉ Your team is evaluating the level of support of the stakeholders
relating to your project. Stakeholder classification within the
stakeholder register can provide what kind of information?
A. Whether a stakeholder is supportive, resistant, or neutral
B. The scope and impact of changes on the stakeholders
C. The stakeholder's name, organization, and role within the project
D. A stakeholder's expectations, possible influence, and
requirements
Answer: Correct answer: Whether a stakeholder is supportive,
resistant, or neutral.
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Sebastian is in a situation where he needs to decide whether the
organization will transition into an Agile environment. Making the
decision to use Agile methodology requires consideration of many
factors and dedication to the methodology of all parties involved.
Part of the information-gathering process includes surveying parties
who could be involved in the project by using a suitability
questionnaire.
Which of the following best describes who should complete this type
of questionnaire?
A. Organizational leadership
B. Project sponsor
C. Project team
D. Stakeholders
Answer: Correct answer: D. Stakeholders.
Explanation: The group of stakeholders may vary in composition
depending on the size of the project and other factors such as
industry or organizational structure. Stakeholders should complete
this questionnaire as a group because it removes the opportunity for
,insertion of personal bias about the adoption of Agile methods. The
main value of the questionnaire is that it encourages conversation
and discussion between parties with an interest in the project. It can
be seen as the first step in stakeholder engagement.
All other options are incorrect because, while they may be individual
stakeholders, the stakeholder group should complete the suitability
questionnaire.
◉ You have just been assigned to a new organization that utilizes a
project management office (PMO). Which of the following types of
project management offices (PMOs) provides support and requires
compliance through various means, such as the use of specific
templates, forms, and tools?
A. Directive
B. Supervisory
C. Supportive
D. Controlling
Answer: Explanation: Correct answer: Controlling.
A Project Management Office (PMO) is an organizational structure
that standardizes the project-related governance processes and
facilitates the sharing of resources, methodologies, tools, and
techniques. There are several types of PMOs in organizations. Each
,type varies in the amount of control and influence it has on projects
within the organization.
Controlling: Controlling PMOs provide support and require
compliance through various means. The degree of control provided
by this PMO is moderate. Compliance may involve adoptions of
project management frameworks or methodologies; use of specific
templates, forms, and tools; and conformance to governance
frameworks.
Supportive: Supportive PMOs provide a consultative role to projects
by supplying templates, best practices, training, access to
information, and lessons learned from other projects. The degree of
control provided by this PMO is low.
Directive: Directive PMOs take control of the projects by directly
managing the projects. Project managers are assigned by and report
to the PMO. The degree of control provided by this PMO is high.
◉ You are an agile facilitator within iteration planning. Your goal is
to make sure that the cross-functional team has an efficient way of
organizing work with a visual representation of the work remaining.
What is your best approach to accomplishing this?
A. Utilize a task board
, B. Utilize presentations
C. Utilize a burndown chart
D. Utilize a burnup chart
Answer: Correct answer: Utilize a task board.
In this scenario, the facilitator will accomplish this by having the
team utilize a task board. This is an information radiator providing
the team with an efficient means for organizing their work. It will
also show a visual representation of the remaining work.
◉ Your team is evaluating the level of support of the stakeholders
relating to your project. Stakeholder classification within the
stakeholder register can provide what kind of information?
A. Whether a stakeholder is supportive, resistant, or neutral
B. The scope and impact of changes on the stakeholders
C. The stakeholder's name, organization, and role within the project
D. A stakeholder's expectations, possible influence, and
requirements
Answer: Correct answer: Whether a stakeholder is supportive,
resistant, or neutral.
