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CMA Category-Manager Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Category Management Association (CMA) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certified Professional Category Manager (CPCM) Exam |
| Exam Number: | Category-Manager |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Exam Price: | $225 USD (member), $225 + $95 one-time registration fee (non-member) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Related Certifications: | Certified Professional Category Analyst (CPCA) Certified Professional Strategic Advisor (CPSA) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 70 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 1 year |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | CPCM Official Training Courses |
| Exam Registration: | CMA Official Certification Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam |
| Pre Condition: | Must pass CPCA exam first; recommended 3–5 years of category management experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.catman.global/certification |
CMA Category-Manager Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Category Assessment & Strategy | 25% | - Root Cause Analysis & Insight Generation - Category Health Measurement - Category Definition, Segmentation & Role |
| Professional Standards & Communication | 10% | - Ethics & Legal Implications - Fact-Based Storytelling & Presentation |
| Tactical Planning & Execution | 25% | - Efficient Assortment Development - Pricing Strategy & Analysis - Promotional Strategy & Evaluation - Space Management & Store Clustering |
| Business & Supply Chain Knowledge | 15% | - Retailer Economics & Profitability - Supply Chain Principles |
| Data Competency & Analysis | 25% | - Panel Data & Advanced Analytics - POS Data Analytics - Shopper Data & Geo-demographic Analysis |
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Must pass CPCA exam first; recommended 3–5 years of category management experience Since requirements can change, verify the current rules on the official CMA exam page before scheduling.
The official CMA Certified Professional Category Manager (CPCM) outline organizes the exam into 5 domains. The three largest are Business & Supply Chain Knowledge (15%), Category Assessment & Strategy (25%), and Data Competency & Analysis (25%). See the full list in the topics section above — the 72 practice questions at PracticeVCE address every domain there.
The Category-Manager exam is a CMA certification exam that measures the skills defined in the CMA Certified Professional Category Manager (CPCM) syllabus shown above. It feeds into these credential paths: Certified Professional Category Analyst (CPCA), Certified Professional Strategic Advisor (CPSA). Candidates range from students to seasoned professionals, and the material at PracticeVCE reflects that — 72 practice questions written in accessible language, with verified answers, in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
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CMA Certified Professional Category Manager (CPCM) Sample Questions:
What are the primary data sources for shopper insights?
- A. Retailer Loyalty Data, Syndicated Panel Data, Syndicated POS Data and Retailer Loyalty Data
- B. Retailer Loyalty
- C. Retailer Loyalty Data and Syndicated Panel Data
- D. Retailer Loyalty Data, Syndicated Panel Data and Syndicated POS Data
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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What is the primary focus of the 'What' section in storytelling?
- A. Presenting opportunities using insights and data.
- B. Providing a detailed appendix with all supporting data.
- C. Focusing on exploratory analysis to uncover all possible insights.
- D. Highlighting all available data regardless of relevance.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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What is the primary purpose of slope analysis in pricing strategies?
- A. To calculate the profit margin for each product size.
- B. To determine the total revenue generated from all product sizes.
- C. To evaluate how unit price decreases as purchase quantity increases, quantifying savings per unit.
- D. To compare the production costs of different product sizes.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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What does the Product Demographic Affinity Profile (PDAP) Index measure?
- A. The strength of a demographic group's preference for a product or category compared to the general population.
- B. The percentage of a product's sales within a specific region.
- C. The likelihood of a product succeeding in a new market.
- D. The total sales of a product to all demographic groups.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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What is the primary benefit of planning high-ROI promotions?
- A. They eliminate the need for promotional frequency optimization
- B. They ensure all shoppers receive the same promotional offers
- C. They deliver stronger sales per dollar spent, maximizing return
- D. They reduce the need for vendor funding contributions
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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