Do I need to memorize every process and artifact?
You don’t need rote memorization for its own sake. You do need to recognize:
- the purpose of key artifacts (charter, WBS, risk register, issue log, change control)
- the order of operations (clarify objectives → identify constraints → plan → deliver → measure → close)
- the correct next step when information or approvals are missing
Be comfortable with meaning + direction, not just computation:
- PERT (3‑point estimates)
- EVM basics (PV/EV/AC, SV/CV, SPI/CPI, simple EAC idea)
See the Cheatsheet for a compact formula pack.
How do I handle “predictive vs agile” questions?
Read the constraints:
- If requirements are stable, compliance-heavy, or scope must be fixed → predictive controls tend to fit (concept).
- If uncertainty is high and feedback is frequent → agile/iterative approaches tend to fit (concept).
Most wrong answers ignore the constraint and pick a favorite method.
How much business analysis should I know for CAPM?
Enough to:
- clarify the problem vs the solution
- elicit and document requirements that are testable
- use acceptance criteria and traceability to reduce rework
Does PMI publish a “passing score”?
PMI exam policies and scoring details can change. Use the official certification page for the current details:
https://www.pmi.org/certifications/certified-associate-capm
What’s the fastest way to use this site?
- Syllabus: work through objectives in order.
- Practice: drill immediately after each section.
- Cheatsheet: keep it open as your “pattern library.”
- Keep a miss log and revisit weak objectives until they feel automatic.