CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) Practice Exam

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What does the S curve display?

Project scope changes
Stakeholder engagement levels
Cumulative costs and total planned cost
Resource allocation over time

The correct answer is: Cumulative costs and total planned cost

The S curve displays cumulative costs and total planned cost over time in a project. It is a graphical representation that shows the planned expenditure of a project against the actual expenditure. The curve is named after its S-like shape, which typically starts off slowly as initial project costs are incurred, then accelerates as more resources are utilized, and finally levels off as the project nears completion. This visualization is important for project managers to track and monitor project costs, ensuring that the project stays within budget constraints and allowing for adjustments to be made if necessary. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately represent what the S curve displays. Project scope changes are usually tracked through a scope change log, stakeholder engagement levels are monitored using stakeholder analysis and communication plans, and resource allocation over time is typically shown in a resource histogram or a resource allocation chart.