Project Management Institute (PMI)
Scoring Guide
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)Passing Score
Understand the scoring requirements for the CAPM exam. Learn what score you need to pass and how the exam is evaluated.
Minimum Passing Score
Pass/Fail
Scaled score out of 1000 points
Exam Details
Exam Scoring Details
Key information about the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam format
Passing Score
Pass/Fail
Minimum score required to pass
Total Questions
150
Questions on the exam
Time Limit
180 min
To complete the exam
Domains
4
Topic areas covered
Domain Weights
Score by Domain
Questions are distributed across 4 domains
Domain 1Project Management Fundamentals
36%
~54 questions
Domain 2Predictive Plan-Based Methodologies
17%
~26 questions
Domain 3Agile Frameworks and Methodologies
20%
~30 questions
Domain 4Business Analysis Frameworks
27%
~41 questions
Important Notes
- Some questions may be unscored (used for research)
- All questions carry equal weight within their domain
- There is no penalty for wrong answers - always guess
- Results are typically available immediately after the exam
Scoring Tips
- Aim for 80%+ in practice exams before taking the real exam
- Focus on high-weight domains for maximum impact
- Do not spend too long on any single question
- Review flagged questions at the end if time permits
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