| Exam Code | Change-Management-Foundation |
| Exam Name | APMG-International Change Management Foundation |
| Vendor | APMG-International |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Last Updated | 26-Oct, 2026 |
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Free Change-Management-Foundation Practice Questions
Explore 10 free practice questions for the APMG-International Change-Management-Foundation exam and review the answers and explanations to support your preparation.
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Question 1
Single answerWhich of the following is a purpose of creating a change management plan when preparing for change?
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Option A:Correct
Document the set of typically recurring actions that contribute to change readness’
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Option B:Correct
Provide a detailed schedule of project and their dependencies
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Option C:Correct
Capture of full list of issues to be resolved before change can start
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Option D:Correct
Record a list of all the change risks and the responsive actions required.
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation
One of the purposes of creating a change management plan when preparing for change is to record a list of all the change risks and the responsive actions required. This helps to identify potential threats and opportunities for the change and plan how to mitigate or exploit them. The other options are not purposes of a change management plan, but rather outcomes or inputs of other processes or activities. Reference: https://apmg international.com/sites/default/files/Change%20Management%20Foundation%20Sample%20Paper %205%20-%20v1.0.pdf (page 11)
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Question 2
Single answerWhich statement about Senge’s system thinking model is correct?
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Option A:Correct
Processes in organizations can either support or limit the effectiveness of change
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Option B:Correct
Change can be planned and implemented using an eight-stage model
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Option C:Correct
Change must e driven primary by senior sponsors
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Senge’s system thinking model is a holistic approach to understand how different elements in an organization interact and influence each other. Processes are one of the elements that can either support or limit the effectiveness of change, depending on how they are designed and implemented. The other statements are not correct, as they do not reflect Senge’s model. Reference: https://apmg international.com/sites/default/files/Change%20Management%20Foundation%20Sample%20Paper %204%20-%20v1.0.pdf (page 11)
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Question 3
Single answerAccording to Lewin’s Force-field analysis’ which action needs to occur if an organization desires to make change more quickly?
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Option A:Correct
Driving forces need to be decreased
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Option B:Correct
Driving forces need to be augmented
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Option C:Correct
Restraining forces to be increased
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Option D:Correct
Resisting forces need to be increased
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Lewin’s force-field analysis is a tool to identify the driving and restraining forces for a change. Driving forces are those that push for the change, while restraining forces are those that oppose or resist the change. To make change more quickly, driving forces need to be augmented (increased or strengthened) and/or restraining forces need to be reduced or removed. Reference: https://apmg international.com/sites/default/files/Change%20Management%20Foundation%20Sample%20Paper %203%20-%20v1.0.pdf (page 11)
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Question 4
Single answerWhich is an engagement level of Mayfield’s stakeholder radar technique?
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Option A:Correct
Ideal
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Option B:Correct
Required
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Option C:Correct
Must have
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Option D:Correct
Vital
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Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Mayfield’s stakeholder radar technique identifies four levels of engagement for stakeholders: required, desired, actual, and planned. The required level of engagement is the minimum level that is necessary for the stakeholder to support the change or at least not resist it. Reference: https://apmg international.com/sites/default/files/Change%20Management%20Foundation%20Sample%20Paper %202%20-%20v1.0.pdf (page 11)
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Question 5
Single answerWhich of the following statement about communication approaches that encourage engagement during change are true? It is helpful to delay communication until all the information is avoiding the risk of misleading people with insufficient data. An external communications agency should be asked to relay messages when dealing with a difficult change.
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Option A:Correct
Only 1 is true
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Option B:Correct
Only 2 is the true
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Option C:Correct
Both 1 and 2 are true
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Option D:Correct
Neither 1 or 2 is true
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Communication approaches that encourage engagement during change should be timely, transparent, honest, consistent, and two-way. It is not helpful to delay communication until all the information is available, as this can create uncertainty and anxiety among stakeholders. It is also not advisable to use an external communications agency to relay messages when dealing with a difficult change, as this can undermine trust and credibility of the change leaders. Reference: https://apmg international.com/sites/default/files/Change%20Management%20Foundation%20Sample%20Paper %201%20-%20v1.0.pdf (page 11)
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Question 6
Single answerWhich of the following statements about a 'Force Field Analysis' are true?
1. It can reveal both barriers to overcome and possible sources of resistance
2. It should be created independently by the change manager
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Option A:Correct
Only 1 is true
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Option B:Correct
Only 2 is true
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Option C:Correct
Both 1 and 2 are true
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Option D:Correct
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:
Force Field Analysis in APMG identifies driving/restraining forces (1—true), but requires collaboration, not solo creation (2—false). A is correct.
[Reference: APMG Change Management Foundation, Chapter 2 – Change and the Organization, Force Field Analysis section., , , ] -
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Question 7
Single answerAccording to Schein, which approach would decrease learning anxiety?
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Option A:Correct
Reminding the stakeholders of all the times they have failed to change
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Option B:Correct
Encourage staff to try new things
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Option C:Correct
Penalising staff who make mistakes
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Option D:Correct
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation
According to Schein, learning anxiety is the fear or discomfort that people experience when they are asked to learn something new or change their behavior. To decrease learning anxiety, change leaders should create psychological safety, which is the sense of trust and support that people feel when they are learning or changing. One way to create psychological safety is to encourage staff to try new things and experiment without fear of failure or punishment. The other options would increase learning anxiety, as they would create more pressure, stress, and negativity for the staff. References: https://apmg-international.com/sites/default/files/Change%20Management%20Foundation%20Sample%20Paper%206%20-%20v1.0.pdf (page 11)
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Question 8
Single answerWhich of the following statements about stakeholder identification are true?
Stakeholder identification is based on the anticipated impact of change
Stakeholder identification begins with stakeholder mapping
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Option A:Correct
Only 1 is true
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Option B:Correct
Only 2 is true
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Option C:Correct
Both 1 and 2 are true
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Option D:Correct
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:
The APMG Change Management Foundation emphasizes a systematic approach to stakeholder identification. Statement 1 ("Stakeholder identification is based on the anticipated impact of change") is true, as stakeholders are identified by assessing who will be affected by or can influence the change. Statement 2 ("Stakeholder identification begins with stakeholder mapping") is false because identification precedes mapping; stakeholders must first be identified before their relationships and influence can be mapped. Thus, only Statement 1 is correct.
[Reference: APMG Change Management Foundation, Chapter 4 – Engaging Stakeholders, Stakeholder Identification section., ] -
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Question 9
Single answerHow does change management contribute to benefits?
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Option A:Correct
Encourages users to make the best use of the new situation
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Option B:Correct
Ensures dis-benefits are avoided
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Option C:Correct
Provides ultimate accountability for the benefits of a change
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Option D:Correct
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Correct Answer: A
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Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:
Change management’s role in benefits realization is a critical theme in the APMG Change Management Foundation, focusing on enabling people to adopt and optimize change. Let’s explore each option in depth:
• Option A: "Encourages users to make the best use of the new situation" – This is correct. Change management ensures benefits by preparing, supporting, and motivating people to embrace and maximize the change. For example, training staff on a new CRM system ensures they use its features effectively, driving benefits like increased sales. The framework defines this as change management’s primary contribution: aligning human behavior with intended outcomes.
• Option B: "Ensures dis-benefits are avoided" – While change management mitigates risks (e.g., resistance), avoiding dis-benefits entirely is not its core focus or guarantee. This is more a project management responsibility, making this incorrect.
• Option C: "Provides ultimate accountability for the benefits of a change" – Accountability lies with sponsors or business owners, not change management, which supports rather than owns benefits realization. This is false per the APMG roles delineation.
• Option D: "Produces all of the outcomes required to deliver benefits" – Change management influences adoption but doesn’t produce all outcomes (e.g., technical delivery), which involves other disciplines. This overstates its scope.
Option A aligns with the APMG emphasis on adoption and utilization as the bridge between change delivery and benefits, making it the most accurate answer.
[Reference: APMG Change Management Foundation, Chapter 8 – Measuring and Sustaining Change Outcomes, Benefits Realization section., ________________________________________] -
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Question 10
Single answerWhich is a factor used in the 'change formula' (Beckhard and Harris)?
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Option A:Correct
Level of dissatisfaction with the status quo
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Option B:Correct
Expected return on investment and benefits
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Option C:Correct
The quality of the leadership
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Option D:Correct
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Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:
The Beckhard and Harris Change Formula (D x V x F > R) in APMG drives motivation. Only A (Dissatisfaction) is a factor—others are external considerations, not formula components.
[Reference: APMG Change Management Foundation, Chapter 2 – Change and the Organization, Change Formula section., ________________________________________] -