Mastering the NEW PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam (2023 Version)

Table of contents

1. Cover
2. Half-Title
3. Title
4. Copyright
5. Contents
6. Preface
7. Acknowledgment
8. About the authors
9. 1 Introduction
   1. 1.1 Step-by-step study plan – 30 steps for Success
10. 2 Pretest knowledge assessment
    1. 2.1 Pretest knowledge assessment questions
    2. 2.2 Pretest knowledge assessment answers
11. 3 CAPM® certification overview
    1. 3.1 Certification
    2. 3.2 Why become certified?
       1. 3.2.1 Why you should become certified now?
    3. 3.3 Who certifies?
    4. 3.4 Who becomes certified?
    5. 3.5 How to become certified
       1. 3.5.1 Documenting the CAPM® eligibility requirements
       2. 3.5.2 Continuing certification requirements (CCRs)
    6. 3.6 When to become certified
    7. 3.7 Where to become certified
    8. 3.8 What is the CAPM® certification
    9. 3.9 What is a certification blueprint
    10. 3.10 CAPM® examination information
12. 4 Project management fundamentals and core concepts
    1. 4.1 Introduction
    2. 4.2 Terms
    3. 4.3 Mapping the exam content outline to the readings
    4. 4.4 Task 1 – Demonstrate an understanding of the various project life cycles and processes
       1. 4.4.1 Distinguish between a project, a program, and a portfolio
       2. 4.4.2 Distinguish between a project and operations
       3. 4.4.3 Distinguish between predictive and adaptive approaches
       4. 4.4.4 Distinguish between issues, risks, assumptions, and constraints
       5. 4.4.5 Review/critique project scope
       6. 4.4.6 Apply the project management code of ethics to scenarios (refer to PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct)
       7. 4.4.7 Explain how a project can be a vehicle for change
    5. 4.5 Task 2 – Demonstrate an understanding of project management planning
       1. 4.5.1 Describe the purpose and importance of cost, quality, risk, schedule, etc.
       2. 4.5.2 Distinguish between the different deliverables of a project management plan versus a product management plan
       3. 4.5.3 Distinguish differences between a milestone and a task duration
       4. 4.5.4 Determine the number and type of resources in a project
       5. 4.5.5 Use a risk register in a given situation
       6. 4.5.6 Use a stakeholder register in a given situation
       7. 4.5.7 Explain project closure and transitions
    6. 4.6 Task 3 – Demonstrate an understanding of project roles and responsibilities
       1. 4.6.1 Compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of project managers and project sponsors
       2. 4.6.2 Compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of the project team and the project sponsor
       3. 4.6.3 Explain the importance of the role the project manager plays (e.g., initiator, negotiator, listener, coach, working member, and facilitator)
       4. 4.6.4 Explain the differences between leadership and management
       5. 4.6.5 Explain emotional intelligence (EQ) and its impact on project management
    7. 4.7 Task 4 – Determine how to follow and execute planned strategies or frameworks (e.g., communication, risks, etc.)
       1. 4.7.1 Give examples of how it is appropriate to respond to a planned strategy or framework (e.g., communication, risk, etc.)
       2. 4.7.2 Explain project initiation and benefit planning
    8. 4.8 Task 5 – Demonstrate an understanding of common problem-solving tools and techniques
       1. 4.8.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of a meeting
       2. 4.8.2 Explain the purpose of focus groups, stand-up meetings, brainstorming, etc.
    9. 4.9 Sample test questions on project management fundamentals and core concepts
    10. 4.10 Summary of project management fundamentals and core concepts
13. 5 Predictive, plan-based methodologies
    1. 5.1 Introduction
    2. 5.2 Terms
    3. 5.3 Mapping the exam content outline to the readings
    4. 5.4 Task 1 – Explain when it is appropriate to use a predictive, plan-based approach
       1. 5.4.1 Identify the suitability of a predictive, plan-based approach for the organizational structure (e.g., virtual, co-location, matrix structure, hierarchical, etc.)
       2. 5.4.2 Determine the activities within each process
       3. 5.4.3 Give examples of typical activities within each process
       4. 5.4.4 Distinguish the differences between various project components
    5. 5.5 Task 2 – Demonstrate an understanding of a project management plan schedule
       1. 5.5.1 Apply critical path method
       2. 5.5.2 Calculate schedule variance
       3. 5.5.3 Explain work breakdown structure (WBS)
       4. 5.5.4 Explain work packages
       5. 5.5.5 Apply a quality management plan
       6. 5.5.6 Apply an integration management plan
    6. 5.6 Task 3 – Determine how to document project controls of predictive, plan-based projects
       1. 5.6.1 Identify artifacts that are used in predictive, plan-based projects
       2. 5.6.2 Calculate cost and schedule variances
    7. 5.7 Sample test questions on predictive, plan-based methodologies
    8. 5.8 Summary of predictive, plan-based methodologies
14. 6 Agile frameworks/methodologies
    1. 6.1 Introduction
    2. 6.2 Terms
    3. 6.3 Mapping the exam content outline to the readings
    4. 6.4 Task 1 – Explain when it is appropriate to use an adaptive approach
       1. 6.4.1 Compare the pros and cons of adaptive and predictive, plan-based projects
       2. 6.4.2 Identify the suitability of adaptive approaches for the organizational structure (e.g., virtual, co-location, matrix structure, hierarchical, etc.)
       3. 6.4.3 Identify organizational process assets and enterprise environmental factors that facilitate the use of adaptive approaches
    5. 6.5 Task 2 – Determine how to plan project iterations
       1. 6.5.1 Distinguish the logical units of iterations
       2. 6.5.2 Interpret the pros and cons of the iteration
       3. 6.5.3 Translate WBS to an adaptive iteration
       4. 6.5.4 Determine inputs for scope
       5. 6.5.5 Explain the importance of adaptive project tracking versus predictive, plan-based tracking
    6. 6.6 Task 3 – Determine how to document project controls for an adaptive project
       1. 6.6.1 Identify artifacts that are used in adaptive projects
    7. 6.7 Task 4 – Explain the components of an adaptive plan
       1. 6.7.1 Distinguish between the components of different adaptive methodologies (e.g., Scrum, eXtreme Programming (XP), Scaled Adaptive Framework (SAFe®), Kanban, etc.)
    8. 6.8 Task 5 – Determine how to prepare and execute task management steps
       1. 6.8.1 Interpret success criteria of an adaptive project management task
       2. 6.8.2 Prioritize tasks in adaptive project management
    9. 6.9 Sample test questions on Agile frameworks/methodologies
    10. 6.10 Summary of Agile frameworks/methodologies
15. 7 Business analysis frameworks
    1. 7.1 Introduction
    2. 7.2 Terms
    3. 7.3 Mapping the exam content outline to the reading
    4. 7.4 Brief introduction – business analysis frameworks
    5. 7.5 Task 1 – Demonstrate an understanding of business analysis (BA) roles and responsibilities
       1. 7.5.1 Distinguish between stakeholder roles
       2. 7.5.2 Outline the need for roles and responsibilities
       3. 7.5.3 Differentiate between internal and external roles
    6. 7.6 Task 2 – Determine how to conduct stakeholder communication
       1. 7.6.1 Recommend the most appropriate communication channel/tool
       2. 7.6.2 Demonstrate why communication is important for a business analyst
    7. 7.7 Task 3 – Determine how to gather requirements
       1. 7.7.1 Identify the requirements gathering approach for a situation
       2. 7.7.2 Match tools to scenarios
       3. 7.7.3 Explain a requirements traceability matrix/product backlog
    8. 7.8 Task 4 – Demonstrate an understanding of product roadmaps
       1. 7.8.1 Explain the application of a product roadmap
       2. 7.8.2 Determine which components go to which releases
    9. 7.9 Task 5 – Determine how project methodologies influence business analysis processes
       1. 7.9.1 Determine the role of a business analyst in adaptive and/or predictive, plan-based approaches
    10. 7.10 Task 6 – Validate requirements through product delivery
        1. 7.10.1 Define acceptance criteria
        2. 7.10.2 Determine if a project/product is ready for delivery based on a requirements traceability matrix/product backlog
    11. 7.11 – Sample test questions on business analysis frameworks
    12. 7.12 – Summary of the business analysis framework domain
16. 8 Full practice exam one
    1. 8.1 Full practice exam one – questions
    2. 8.2 Full practice exam one – answers
17. 9 Full practice exam two
    1. 9.1 Full practice exam two – questions
    2. 9.2 Full practice exam two – answers
18. Appendix A: Introduction to the PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition
19. Appendix B: Introduction to the Agile Practice Guide
20. Appendix C: Introduction to the Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide
21. Appendix D: Introduction to The PMI Guide to Business Analysis
22. Appendix E: PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
23. Appendix F: Project Management Ready
24. Glossary of terms and acronyms
25. Reference list
26. Index