Free CAPM Practice Test

Sample CAPM practice questions

These sample items mirror the domains in the timed CAPM mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.

1. Sample 1

   During a retrospective, a team member consistently dominates the discussion and interrupts others when they try to share feedback. The project manager wants to ensure all voices are heard. Which facilitation technique would be most effective?

   • A. Use a round-robin approach where each person speaks in turn without interruption
   • B. End the meeting early and reschedule when the dominant member is unavailable
   • C. Ask the dominant team member to take notes instead of participating in discussions
   • D. Split the team into smaller groups to reduce the impact of any single individual

2. Sample 2

   A project manager notices that a typically high-performing team member has been missing deadlines and seems disengaged during team activities. When approached informally, the team member says everything is fine but their performance continues to decline. What should the project manager do next?

   • A. Wait and observe for another week to see if the situation improves naturally
   • B. Reassign some of the team member's work to others to ensure project deliverables are met
   • C. Document the performance issues and begin formal corrective action procedures
   • D. Schedule a private one-on-one meeting to have a more detailed conversation

3. Sample 3

   A project manager discovers that a team member has been consistently overstating their progress in status reports. When the project manager investigates, they find that the team member is struggling with technical challenges but was afraid to ask for help due to being new to the organization. The misrepresentation has created false confidence in project timelines. How should the project manager address this situation?

   • A. Reassign the team member to less critical tasks to minimize project risk
   • B. Have a private conversation to understand the underlying issues and provide support while establishing clear reporting expectations
   • C. Document the misrepresentation and initiate formal disciplinary action for dishonesty
   • D. Implement more frequent check-ins and detailed progress verification for all team members

4. Sample 4

   A project manager is leading a team where one member consistently arrives late to meetings and misses important information, requiring others to repeat discussions. When approached privately, the team member explains they have childcare responsibilities that sometimes conflict with meeting times. What should the project manager do?

   • A. Work with the team member to find alternative meeting times or provide meeting recordings
   • B. Ask other team members to take detailed notes for the late-arriving member
   • C. Require the team member to arrange backup childcare to ensure punctual attendance
   • D. Schedule all meetings during core business hours when childcare should not be an issue

5. Sample 5

   A project manager is working with a team member who has excellent analytical skills but becomes defensive when receiving feedback during code reviews. The team member often responds with lengthy justifications rather than addressing the feedback constructively. Other developers are starting to avoid giving this person feedback. What should the project manager do first?

   • A. Assign the team member to work independently to minimize feedback situations
   • B. Schedule a private meeting to discuss the feedback reception patterns and explore underlying concerns
   • C. Implement anonymous feedback tools to reduce direct confrontation
   • D. Ask the team lead to handle all feedback discussions with this individual

What is the CAPM exam?

Who this exam is for

Candidates preparing for CAPM who want a timed diagnostic with topic-level feedback.

How to prepare

Start with this free timed diagnostic to see which CAPM domains are weak, then review the published Project Management Institute (PMI) outline on the official site and drill missed topics with the linked Anki deck before exam day.

Confirm current fees, eligibility, and scheduling with Project Management Institute (PMI) before you book the real exam.

Topic outline

Core domains candidates usually study for CAPM: Project framework, Process groups, Predictive methods, Agile & business analysis.

• Project framework

• Process groups

• Predictive methods

• Agile & business analysis

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