Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM): Free Mock Test & Practice Questions

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Designed for individuals with little or no project experience, the CAPM demonstrates your understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology, and processes of effective project management. It serves as an ideal starting point for a career in project management and is a stepping stone to the PMP certification.

Pass mark 95/40 180 minutes Real test fee approx $225-$300 USD Project Management Institute (PMI) How many can I get wrong?

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Q1. Which of the following best describes a project?

A. A continuous and repetitive effort to produce the same outcome.
B. A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.
C. A group of related projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits not available from managing them individually.
D. A collection of projects, programs, and other work grouped together to meet strategic business objectives.

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✓ Answer: B. A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.

A project is defined by its temporary nature (having a definite beginning and end) and the unique outcome it produces, distinguishing it from ongoing operations.

Q2. A project manager is analyzing the project schedule network diagram. The longest path through the network, which determines the shortest possible project duration, is known as the:

A. Resource-leveled path
B. Float path
C. Lag path
D. Critical path

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✓ Answer: D. Critical path

The critical path is the sequence of scheduled activities that determines the duration of the project. Any delay on this path directly delays the project's end date.

Q3. A project involves building a physical headquarters (requiring a predictive approach for construction) and developing the custom software to run its operations (suited for an agile approach). What is the most appropriate project management methodology?

A. A purely Scrum framework
B. A purely Waterfall model
C. A hybrid approach
D. An Extreme Programming (XP) approach

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✓ Answer: C. A hybrid approach

A hybrid approach is ideal as it combines elements of predictive (for predictable work like construction) and agile (for adaptive work like software) methodologies.

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How many questions are in the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)?

The exam has 40 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 40-question format so your practice matches the real thing.

What is the pass mark for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)?

You need 95 out of 40 correct to pass, which is about 238%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.

How long do you get?

The test is timed at 180 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.

Are these the real exam questions?

No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with Project Management Institute (PMI).

How much does the official test cost?

The official Project Management Institute (PMI) fee is approx $225-$300 USD. Revision Robin practice is separate and helps you pass first time so you only pay that fee once.