CAPM Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies Practice Questions
Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies is 17% of the CAPM exam: about 26 of the 150 questions. It covers when a predictive (waterfall) approach fits, the process groups, the WBS and work packages, the critical path and the cost and schedule variances that control a plan-based project.
150 questions on the real 3-hour clock, weighted to PMI’s four domains, with the optional break after question 75, a score by domain and topic, and an explanation for every option. 26 of the 150 questions are predictive questions, as on the real exam.
Or try the free predictive drill- 66 original predictive questions, every option explained
- 17% of the exam, about 26 of 150 questions
- 3 tasks in PMI’s CAPM outline
How do work packages relate to schedule activities?
The 3 predictive tasks
- Task 1: Explain when it is appropriate to use a predictive, plan-based approach
- Task 2: Demonstrate an understanding of a project management plan schedule
- Task 3: Determine how to document project controls of predictive, plan-based projects
Task names as printed in PMI’s CAPM Examination Content Outline (2023 exam update). PMI says each exam includes all tasks for a domain.
Predictive practice by topic
- Predictive Planning, WBS and Process Groups
When a predictive approach fits, organizational structures, the five process groups, the WBS and work packages, and the quality and integration management plans. Tasks II-1, II-2.
Free predictive planning drill - Critical Path and Earned Value
Critical path and float, schedule and cost variance, SPI and CPI, and the artifacts that control a predictive project. Tasks II-2, II-3.
Free critical path and earned value drill
Free predictive domain drill (ten questions across its topics)
26 predictive questions in a full timed practice exam
150 questions on the real 3-hour clock, weighted to PMI’s four domains, with the optional break after question 75, a score by domain and topic, and an explanation for every option. 26 of the 150 questions are predictive questions, as on the real exam.
Or try the free predictive drillCommon questions
How much of the CAPM exam is predictive project management?
Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies is 17% of the exam, about 26 of 150 questions, across three tasks: when to use a predictive approach, the project management plan schedule, and documenting project controls. Predictive ideas also appear in the fundamentals domain.
Are there calculations on the CAPM exam?
Yes, a few. The outline names applying critical path methods and calculating schedule and cost variances. Expect critical path and float from an activity list, SV = EV − PV, CV = EV − AC, and the indexes SPI and CPI.
Other CAPM domains
Domains, tasks and exam format: PMI: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Examination Content Outline, 2023 Exam Update · PMI: CAPM certification page (exam length, time, domains, eligibility, retakes), checked November 2026.
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