Question 1Project life cycles and processes
The risk register listed a possible delay to a building permit. The city has now confirmed that the permit will be three weeks late. What has happened?
The CAPM pass rate
PMI does not publish a pass rate for the CAPM exam. What you can measure is your own readiness, domain by domain, against the outline PMI does publish.
| Questions | 150: 135 scored and 15 unscored |
|---|---|
| Time | 3 hours, with a 10-minute break after question 75 |
| Domains | Four, weighted 36%, 17%, 20% and 27% |
| Passing score | Not published by PMI |
| Official pass rate | Not published by PMI |
What PMI does publish
| Domain | Share of the questions |
|---|---|
| 1. Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts | 36% |
| 2. Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies | 17% |
| 3. Agile Frameworks/Methodologies | 20% |
| 4. Business Analysis Frameworks | 27% |
Your own odds
- Your share right in each domain, weighted like the exam, tells you more than any national figure.
- Fix the weakest heavy domain first: a gap in fundamentals costs about twice what the same gap in predictive methods does.
- Sit a full 3-hour practice exam before you book, to test your pacing as well as your knowledge.
If you do not pass
You can take the exam up to three times within your one-year eligibility period, and a retake in that period is discounted. After three attempts you must wait one year from the last exam before you can reapply.
Try 3 questions
Question 2When to use a predictive approach
At the end of the design phase of a predictive project, the sponsor reviews the deliverables and decides whether the project continues into construction. What is this review called?
Question 3Product roadmaps
What is a minimum viable product?
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Questions people ask
What is the CAPM pass rate?
PMI does not publish one, and it does not publish a passing score.
How many times can I take the CAPM?
Up to three times within your one-year eligibility period. After three attempts, you wait one year from your last exam before reapplying.
Is a retake cheaper?
Within your eligibility period, PMI discounts a retake under its regional and membership pricing.