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Certified Associate in Project Management
The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) credential is a globally recognized entry-level certification for project management
- 180 min
- 65% to pass
- 150 bank questions
- 4 domains
Exam syllabus, organized by domain
The official Project Management Institute blueprint, with the real weight each domain carries on test day.
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Sample Certified Associate in Project Management exam question
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A project manager is performing make-or-buy analysis for a component. The estimated internal cost to develop the component is $25,000 with a 20% chance of rework costing an additional $10,000. The external purchase price is $30,000 with a known vendor that has a 90% on-time delivery record. Which option (make or buy) has the lower expected cost? Calculate the expected cost for making.
Make option: base cost $25,000, rework probability 20%, rework cost $10,000
Buy option: fixed cost $30,000Exam facts at a glance
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- Time limit
- 180 minutes
- Passing score
- 65%
- Domains
- 4
- Questions in our bank
- 150
- Level
- ASSOCIATE
- Measured complexity
- 2.2 / 10
- Question mix
- 50 single · 48 multi · 52 interactive
Where the hard questions actually are
We score every question in the bank 1-10 on a reproducible formula. Below is the per-domain breakdown.
- Agile Frameworks/Methodologies30 questions · complexity 2.0/10 · Gentle
33% multi-select · 0% scenario · 33% interactive
- Business Analysis Frameworks39 questions · complexity 2.3/10 · Gentle
31% multi-select · 10% scenario · 38% interactive
- Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies26 questions · complexity 2.5/10 · Gentle
31% multi-select · 19% scenario · 35% interactive
- Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts55 questions · complexity 2.0/10 · Gentle
33% multi-select · 0% scenario · 33% interactive
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Frequently asked questions
What you need to know before attempting the Certified Associate in Project Management certification.