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Know Exactly What You’re Studying \u2014 and Why<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What Is the Body of Knowledge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The CAP Body of Knowledge details the content that will be included on the entire CAP exam. It defines the six domains of knowledge and the specific Performance Outcomes (POs) that candidates are expected to know and demonstrate. Every question on the CAP exam is tied directly to an outcome in the BOK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The BOK is developed through a Job Task Analysis (JTA) \u2014 a rigorous research process every five years involving practicing administrative professionals, business educators, and subject matter experts \u2014 to ensure the exam reflects the most current and relevant competencies in the field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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To be eligible, you must meet one of the following combinations:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Domain<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Organizational Culture and Leadership<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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20% of exam (40 questions)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Business Communication and Deliverables<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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16% of exam (31 questions)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Software, Data, and the Internet<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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10% of exam (20 questions)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Office and Records Management<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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17% of exam (33 questions)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meeting, Event, and Project Management<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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19% of exam (38 questions)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Operational Functions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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19% of exam (38 questions)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Percentages add to 101% due to rounding. No structural change is implied.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Organizational Culture and Leadership<\/td>20% of exam (40 questions)<\/td><\/tr>
Business Communication and Deliverables<\/td>16% of exam (31 questions)<\/td><\/tr>
Software, Data, and the Internet<\/td>10% of exam (20 questions)<\/td><\/tr>
Office and Records Management<\/td>17% of exam (33 questions)<\/td><\/tr>
Meeting, Event, and Project Management<\/td>19% of exam (38 questions)<\/td><\/tr>
Operational Functions<\/td>19% of exam (38 questions)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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How to Use the BOK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Start your study journey by downloading the BOK and reviewing each domain, its Performance Outcomes, and sub-points carefully. Use the CAP BOK Self-Assessment to identify where your knowledge is strongest and where you should focus your study time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Know Exactly What You’re Studying \u2014 and Why What Is the Body of Knowledge? The CAP Body of Knowledge details the content that will be included on the entire CAP exam. It defines the six domains of knowledge and the specific Performance Outcomes (POs) that candidates are expected to know and demonstrate. 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