{"id":20826,"date":"2016-02-02T19:09:47","date_gmt":"2016-02-02T19:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy?page_id=20826"},"modified":"2026-03-14T15:54:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T20:54:17","slug":"cap-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/cap-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"CAP<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) administers the Certified Administrative Professional<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> (CAP<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>) examination. This exam tests the skills and knowledge that an administrative professional would need to know in order to be competent at their job.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free CAP practice test, and check out our premium-quality CAP test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/iaap\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'CAP Guide Click']);\">CAP Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/iaap\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'CAP Flashcard Click']);\">CAP Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"CAP_Exam_Eligibility\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>CAP Exam Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>To be eligible for the CAP exam, you must meet the following qualifications, which will differ depending on your level of education:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No Degree:<\/strong> You must have accumulated at least 7,072 hours of relevant work experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Associate Degree:<\/strong> You must have accumulated at least 5,304 hours of relevant work experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bachelor Degree:<\/strong> You must have accumulated at least 3,536 hours of relevant work experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The hour requirements are based on a 34-hour work week (1,768 hours per year).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"CAP_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>CAP Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The CAP exam contains approximately 200-225 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 3 hours.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CAP-Exam-Outline-01.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-208742\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/CAP-Exam-Outline-01.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the CAP exam\" width=\"464\" height=\"439\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into six content domains, and each domain is split into multiple performance outcomes (POs). Performance outcomes are measurable competencies that are based on the knowledge and abilities of a professional administrator.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"1_Organizational_Culture_and_Leadership_(20%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>1. Organizational Culture and Leadership (20%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain are split into nine performance outcomes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Management models within organizations and individuals&#8217; leadership styles<\/li>\n<li>Effective interactions with stakeholders of an organization<\/li>\n<li>Team dynamics within organizations<\/li>\n<li>Business and strategic planning<\/li>\n<li>Benefits and strategies of professional development<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span id=\"2_Business_Communication_and_Deliverables_(16%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>2. Business Communication and Deliverables (16%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain are split into eight performance outcomes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Concepts and applications of communication<\/li>\n<li>Techniques of presenting information<\/li>\n<li>Proofreading, editing, and finishing documents<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span id=\"3_Software,_Data,_and_the_Internet_(10%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>3. Software, Data, and the Internet (10%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain are split into nine performance outcomes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The process and techniques of gathering, compiling, and analyzing data<\/li>\n<li>Using online platforms<\/li>\n<li>Common file types and required software for accessibility<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span id=\"4_Office_and_Records_Management_(17%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>4. Office and Records Management (17%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain are split into nine performance outcomes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Basic records management<\/li>\n<li>Necessary resources for efficiently managing an office<\/li>\n<li>Necessary resources for efficiently supporting others<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span id=\"5_Meeting,_Event,_and_Project_Management_(19%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>5. Meeting, Event, and Project Management (19%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain are split into five performance outcomes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Meetings and event management<\/li>\n<li>Travel coordination<\/li>\n<li>Project management<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span id=\"6_Operational_Functions_(19%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>6. Operational Functions (19%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain are split into seven performance outcomes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Human Resources processes<\/li>\n<li>The importance of DEI for an organization<\/li>\n<li>Basic financial functions of an organization<\/li>\n<li>Elements of the banking process and transactions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's CAP Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/iaap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/iaap\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cap.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span> Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the exam, you must first create an IAAP account on their website. Through this account, you can submit an application, which includes the $575 exam fee ($375 for IAAP members).<\/p>\n<p>Once your application has been approved, you will be able to schedule your exam. If you are taking the in-person exam, you will need to schedule an exam date with your <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kryterion.com\/Locate-Test-Center\/\">local testing center<\/a>. If you are taking the remote-proctored exam, you will need to perform a system check and schedule an exam date with Kryterion.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Inperson_Testing\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>In-person Testing<\/h3>\n<p>On the day of your exam, you should arrive at the testing facility at least 15 minutes before your scheduled exam time. Once you arrive, you will be asked to present two forms of valid identification, one of which must be a photo ID.<\/p>\n<p>Personal items will not be allowed into the testing center, so it is best to leave things like bags, notebooks, and food items at home or in your car.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Remote_Testing\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Remote Testing<\/h3>\n<p>On the day of your exam, you should log in to your Webassessor account and click on your exam, which will be listed in the Scheduled Exams section. Before your exam begins, you will be asked to show two forms of valid identification to the remote proctor via your webcam. You will also be asked by the remote proctor to use your webcam to scan your testing area.<\/p>\n<p>Personal items will not be allowed on your desk\/table while you take the exam. This includes your cell phone, notebooks, and food items.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Test_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Test is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>The CAP exam is scored using a criterion-referenced scoring method. This means that a team of subject-matter experts has decided upon a baseline standard that all test-takers must meet in order to pass the exam.<\/p>\n<p>The passing score for the CAP exam is a scaled score of 500. You will receive your scores 4-6 weeks after you finish the exam.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's CAP Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/iaap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/iaap\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/capflash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the IAAP CAP exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are between 200 and 225 multiple-choice questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the IAAP CAP exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for the exam is 3 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the IAAP CAP exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of at least 500.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the IAAP CAP exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee is $575.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Peter Rench.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Peter-Rench-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Peter Rench<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Peter Rench joined Mometrix in 2009 and serves as Vice President of Product Development, responsible for overseeing all new product development and quality improvements. Mr. Rench, a National Merit Scholar, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in mathematics from Texas A&amp;M University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"editor\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Aaron Lanni profile pic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image_2024-12-11_124906662.png\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">Edited by <span itemprop=\"name\">Aaron Lanni<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Aaron is the content manager and lead editor for Mometrix Academy. 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