Quick answer (updated 16 October 2026): The CAPM® exam has 150 questions in 180 minutes (135 scored, 15 unscored), across four domains: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts (36%), Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies (17%), Agile Frameworks/Methodologies (20%) and Business Analysis Frameworks (27%). Good CAPM practice tests match that length and weighting and explain every answer. The Gururo CAPM Exam Simulator gives you 17 practice tests and 2,500 questions with explanations, domain score reports and lifetime access for a one-time price.
Disclosure: Gururo, a PMI® Authorized Training Partner, publishes this guide and makes the practice tests described below. Exam facts are from PMI.
The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is PMI’s entry-level certification, designed for students, graduates and team members who want to show they understand project management before they have the experience for the PMP. It is earned by passing one computer-based exam, and practice tests are the most reliable way to check whether you are ready. This guide covers the exam at a glance, its four domains, how to choose practice tests, a sample question and a study plan.
CAPM exam at a glance
| Questions | 150 (135 scored, 15 unscored pretest) |
|---|---|
| Time | 180 minutes, with an optional 10-minute break |
| Question types | Multiple choice and multiple response |
| Passing score | Not published by PMI (psychometric scoring) |
| Languages | Offered in several languages; check PMI’s site for the current list |
| Education requirement | 23 hours of project management education before the exam |
Source: PMI, CAPM certification. Confirm the latest details on PMI’s site before you book. For the full application process, see our ultimate guide to the CAPM exam.
CAPM exam domains and what they test
| Domain | Weight | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts | 36% | project life cycles, roles and responsibilities, planning and tracking basics |
| Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies | 17% | when to use predictive delivery, schedules and baselines, change control |
| Agile Frameworks/Methodologies | 20% | agile values and principles, Scrum and Kanban, backlogs and iterations |
| Business Analysis Frameworks | 27% | requirements elicitation, stakeholder communication, product scope and acceptance |
Agile and business analysis together make up almost half of the exam (47%). Older CAPM material that focuses mainly on predictive processes leaves a large gap.
What makes the CAPM exam hard, and how to prepare
- Breadth, not depth. You need to know predictive, agile and business analysis basics well enough to recognise which applies in a scenario.
- Business analysis is 27%. Requirements elicitation, stakeholder communication, product scope and acceptance appear far more than many candidates expect.
- Agile vocabulary matters. Know Scrum roles, events and artefacts, Kanban basics and when an adaptive approach fits.
- Situational wording. Many questions ask what a project team member or manager should do, so practise reasoning as well as definitions.
How to choose CAPM practice tests
- Full-length, timed tests: 150 questions in 180 minutes, so you practise pacing.
- Current domain weighting: about half the questions on agile and business analysis, matching the current exam outline.
- Explanations for every answer, including why each wrong option is wrong.
- Domain score reports, so you know where to focus.
- A large enough bank that retakes do not become memory tests.
- No “exam dumps”. Sites selling “real exam questions” break PMI’s exam rules. Use original practice questions only.
Gururo CAPM Exam Simulator: what you get
- 17 practice tests and 2,500 questions. Sixteen tests have 150 questions, like the real exam, and one is a shorter 100-question set.
- Questions mapped to the four CAPM domains, with an explanation for every answer and results by domain.
- Exam mode and practice mode, unlimited retakes and lifetime access on desktop, tablet and mobile.
- A free study guide and cheat sheet included with the course.
- Gururo is a PMI® Authorized Training Partner, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
- $19 one-time at the time of writing; the product page shows the price in your local currency.
Watch out for: 17 tests is a lot of practice. Use the shorter domain sets and untimed attempts early, and keep the full timed tests for the last weeks.
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Sample CAPM question
Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies
Which statement best describes the change control board’s role?
- It presents changes for approval
- It evaluates change impacts on cost and schedule
- It oversees change and configuration systems
- It reviews and authorizes project changes
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. It reviews and authorizes project changes The change control board is a formally constituted group responsible for reviewing, evaluating, approving, deferring or rejecting changes to the project.
A simple CAPM study plan
- Baseline: take one full practice test untimed and note your weakest domain.
- Learn: complete your 23 hours of project management education and study each domain, starting with the weakest.
- Practise by domain: answer questions in short sets and read every explanation.
- Simulate the exam: in the last two to three weeks, sit full 150-question timed tests in one sitting.
- Book the exam when your scores are consistent across several full tests and no domain is far behind.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the CAPM exam?
150 questions in 180 minutes. 135 are scored and 15 are unscored pretest questions.
What is the passing score for the CAPM exam?
PMI does not publish a passing score. Results are calculated with a psychometric scoring model and reported by domain.
What are the CAPM exam domains?
Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts (36%), Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies (17%), Agile Frameworks/Methodologies (20%) and Business Analysis Frameworks (27%).
How many CAPM practice tests should I take?
Aim for at least three or four full-length timed tests, plus shorter domain sets, and review every explanation.
Is the CAPM exam hard?
It is an entry-level PMI exam, but it covers a wide range: predictive, agile and business analysis. Most difficulty comes from breadth and from situational questions rather than calculations.
Are CAPM exam dumps safe to use?
No. “Dumps” claim to contain real exam questions, which breaks PMI’s exam rules and can lead to losing the credential. Use original practice questions.
Should I take CAPM or PMP?
CAPM is for people early in their career who do not yet meet the PMP experience requirement. PMP requires several years of project experience.
Bottom line
Choose CAPM practice tests that match the 150-question exam, reflect the current weighting towards agile and business analysis, and explain every answer. The Gururo CAPM Exam Simulator gives you 17 tests and 2,500 questions with lifetime access. Planning more than one PMI certification? The PMI Practice Tests Bundle covers CAPM, PMP, PMI-ACP and six more, and you can browse all PMI practice tests. Related reading: becoming a CAPM, step by step and CAPM vs PMI-ACP.
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