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CMA Category-Manager Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Shopper and Retail Insights | - Behavioral and shopper analytics
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| Topic 2: Data and Analytics | - Retail and shopper data analysis
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| Topic 3: Category Strategy Development | - Strategic category planning
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| Topic 4: Category Management Foundations | - Category management principles and framework
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| Topic 5: Execution and Business Planning | - Category execution and collaboration
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Category-Manager Exam FAQ: Professional Answers for CMA Candidates
CMA Certified Professional Category Manager (CPCM) is an official Category Management Association (CMA) / SIMA certification exam, registered under the code Category-Manager. Passing it earns the Certified Professional Category Manager (CPCM) certification, positioned at the Professional level. It also connects to Certified Professional Category Analyst (CPCA), Certified Professional Strategic Advisor (CPSA). Professional work increasingly demands professional proof, and this exam supplies exactly that.
Typically 3–5 years of category management experience is recommended; CPCA certification is commonly taken before CPCM in the CMA certification path.
Vendor policies do change, so verify the current requirements before you register via the official exam page.
Sign-up for CMA Certified Professional Category Manager (CPCM) is handled through the official channels below.
Category Management Association (CMA) / SIMA recommends the following training for CMA Certified Professional Category Manager (CPCM) candidates.
Round out any training with the 72 practice questions in the Real4Prep Category-Manager package, because applied repetition is what turns coursework into a passing score.
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CMA Certified Professional Category Manager (CPCM) covers 5 official domains. The largest include Execution and Business Planning, Category Strategy Development, and Data and Analytics. The full breakdown is in the topics section above; review it first and your study plan practically writes itself.
CMA Certified Professional Category Manager (CPCM) Sample Questions:
Using the formula for ACV weighted distribution, calculate the ACV for a product available in stores with total sales of $2,000,000 and $3,000,000, in a market where the total sales of all stores are $10,000,000.
- A. 66%
- B. 30%
- C. 100%
- D. 50%
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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What are the primary data sources for shopper insights?
- A. Retailer Loyalty
- B. Retailer Loyalty Data, Syndicated Panel Data and Syndicated POS Data
- C. Retailer Loyalty Data and Syndicated Panel Data
- D. Retailer Loyalty Data, Syndicated Panel Data, Syndicated POS Data and Retailer Loyalty Data
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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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 likelihood of a product succeeding in a new market.
- C. The percentage of a product's sales within a specific region.
- D. The total sales of a product to all demographic groups.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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What does Shrink % measure in inventory management?
- A. The percentage of profit generated from promotional activities.
- B. The percentage of inventory replenished to maintain stock levels.
- C. The percentage of inventory sold during a specific time period.
- D. The percentage of inventory lost due to theft, spoilage, damage, or administrative error.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which of the following is a key component of the science of assortment planning?
- A. Creative packaging design
- B. Shelf space optimization
- C. Future trend speculation
- D. Consumer Decision Trees
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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