CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI)) — Free Online Mock Test
PMI · 150 Q in 3h · PMBOK 7 + Agile/Hybrid + Business Analysis. Stepping stone to PMP. · Official language: English.
CAPM exam at a glance
CAPM full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length CAPM mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 150-question, 180-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
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| Conducting body | Project Management Institute (PMI) |
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| Official website | pmi.org ↗ |
| Mode | The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) — an entry-level PMI credential for those beginning a project-management career, students and project team members. It sits below the PMP. |
| Frequency | Offered year-round by appointment at Pearson VUE test centres or online-proctored. |
| Scoring & marking | The exam has 150 multiple-choice questions (15 of them unscored) in 3 hours, computer-based, based on PMI’s CAPM Exam Content Outline. PMI does not publish a fixed numeric passing mark; results are reported as performance-rating bands. |
| Score validity | The certification runs on a 3-year cycle, renewed with 15 professional development units (PDUs). |
| Language | English, with translation aids available in several additional languages. |
Who is eligible for CAPM?
A secondary degree (high-school diploma or global equivalent) plus at least 23 hours of project-management education completed before the exam. There is no work-experience requirement (the key difference from the PMP).
Last verified July 2026 against PMI — CAPM. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
CAPM section breakdown
The CAPM mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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CAPM (150 Q)
CAPM scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: CAPM has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: CAPM (pass scaled).
How CAPM is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
CAPM time strategy
With 150 questions in 180 minutes, you have about 72 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- CAPM (150 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
CAPM topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of CAPM, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
CAPM (150 Q)
- Cost — EVM · 7
- Quality — Tools · 3
- Procurement — Contracts · 3
- PRINCE2 — Principles · 3
- PRINCE2 — Themes · 3
- PRINCE2 — Processes · 3
- Scope — WBS · 2
- Schedule — Compression · 2
CAPM difficulty calibration
Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.
PMI · 150 Q in 3h · PMBOK 7 + Agile/Hybrid + Business Analysis. Stepping stone to PMP. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's CAPM bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for CAPM
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what CAPM really tests
The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), from the Project Management Institute (PMI), is an entry-level credential for those beginning in project management. The exam has 150 multiple-choice questions (15 unscored) in 3 hours, based on PMI’s CAPM Exam Content Outline; PMI does not publish a fixed passing mark. Eligibility requires a secondary degree plus 23 hours of project-management education, with no work-experience requirement (the key difference from the PMP). The certification runs on a 3-year cycle renewed with 15 PDUs.
Preparation tips
- Complete the required 23 hours of project-management education.
- Study both predictive and agile approaches in the current outline.
- Practise full-length timed mock exams.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Chasing a specific pass percentage — PMI publishes none.
- Assuming work experience is required — it is not for CAPM.
CAPM study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- 23 hours of PM education
- CAPM Exam Content Outline
- PMBOK Guide concepts
- Predictive and agile approaches
- Business analysis basics
- Core project processes
- Full 150-question mocks
- Timed 3-hour practice
- Review weak domains
Where CAPM can take you
A strong CAPM result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Entry-level project management
- No experience needed
Best books & official prep for CAPM
- PMBOK Guide & CAPM Exam Content Outline — PMI
- CAPM exam prep courses — Various
Official practice: Complete the 23 hours of project-management education and study PMI’s CAPM Exam Content Outline and the PMBOK Guide with practice questions.
Previous-year papers: PMI publishes the exam content outline and sample questions; providers supply practice exams.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the CAPM exam pattern?
- Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI) contains 150 questions across 1 section: CAPM (150 Q). Total duration is 180 minutes (about 72 seconds per question).
- Does CAPM have negative marking?
- No — CAPM has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is CAPM scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. CAPM (pass scaled).
- How can I practise CAPM online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length CAPM mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of CAPM?
- CAPM is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. PMI · 150 Q in 3h · PMBOK 7 + Agile/Hybrid + Business Analysis. Stepping stone to PMP. · Official language: English.
- How long is the CAPM exam?
- CAPM runs for 180 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in CAPM?
- CAPM is split into: CAPM (150 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. PMI · 150 Q in 3h · PMBOK 7 + Agile/Hybrid + Business Analysis. Stepping stone to PMP. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during CAPM?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the CAPM test adaptive?
- No — CAPM is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many CAPM mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CAPM variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 7500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free CAPM test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge CAPM test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are CAPM previous year question–style papers included?
- Every CAPM mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 150-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free CAPM mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's CAPM mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the CAPM mock test on mobile?
- Yes. CAPM mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the CAPM syllabus?
- The CAPM syllabus maps to its 1 section: CAPM (150 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for CAPM?
- A secondary degree (high-school diploma or global equivalent) plus at least 23 hours of project-management education completed before the exam. There is no work-experience requirement (the key difference from the PMP). Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic CAPM practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the CAPM exam and how should I prepare?
- Official CAPM exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free CAPM mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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