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CAPM — Certified Associate in Project Management

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CAPM — Certified Associate in Project Management

PMI entry-level PM certification — predictive, agile, hybrid

20-question mock25 min68% pass markInternational

Single questions with instant feedback — no timer, learn as you go.

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From practice to the real exam

01
Confirm eligibility
Secondary degree (high-school diploma or equivalent) AND 23 contact hours of project management education (the PMI online course satisfies this).
02
Apply on PMI.org
Submit the online application. PMI reviews within 5 business days. Member fee USD 225 / non-member USD 300.
03
Use the PMBOK Guide + ECO
Study from the latest PMBOK Guide and the CAPM Exam Content Outline (ECO). The ECO is the source of truth for the exam blueprint.
04
Schedule via Pearson VUE
150 questions, 3 hours, online proctored or test centre.
05
Sit the exam
Score is pass/fail across the four domains (predictive, agile, business analysis, project management fundamentals).
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · drawn across your practice and mock
01Agile & adaptive
40%8 questions
02Predictive methodologies
20%4 questions
03Project management fundamentals
15%3 questions
04Tools & artifacts
15%3 questions
05Business analysis
10%2 questions
Your study path
Master this exam, topic by topic
Drill one topic at a time. After each session you'll see where you went wrong and can retake until you've got it.
Questions per session
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Frequently asked questions

Is the CAPM — Certified Associate in Project Management practice test free?

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How many questions are in the CAPM — Certified Associate in Project Management quiz?

Each CAPM — Certified Associate in Project Management attempt draws 20 questions and runs for about 180 minutes under realistic timed conditions.

Can I retake the CAPM — Certified Associate in Project Management test, and are the questions randomised?

Yes. Every attempt pulls a fresh, randomised set of questions, so you can't memorise your way through — you retake it until you genuinely know the material.

What score do I need to pass the CAPM — Certified Associate in Project Management?

The pass mark used in this simulation is 68%. AceMark scores every attempt instantly and shows which topics to review.