How many questions are on the PMP exam?

The PMP exam contains 180 questions to be completed in 230 minutes (3 hours 50 minutes). Questions are a mix of multiple choice, multiple response, matching, hotspot, and limited fill-in-the-blank.

What is the PMP passing score?

PMI does not publish a specific passing score. Results are reported as Above Target, Target, or Below Target for each of the three domains: People, Process, and Business Environment.

What percentage of PMP questions are agile or hybrid?

Approximately 50% of PMP exam questions cover agile or hybrid approaches, reflecting the current Exam Content Outline (ECO) which replaced the purely predictive PMBOK focus.

How often does the PMP exam content change?

PMI typically revises the Exam Content Outline every 3–5 years. The current ECO, introduced in January 2021, is based on PMBOK 7th Edition and the Agile Practice Guide.

Does PMP certification expire?

PMP certification is valid for 3 years. Renewal requires earning 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) within the 3-year cycle.

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A comprehensive practice exam based on the current PMP Examination Content Outline (ECO) 2021. This exam covers all three domains: People (42%), Process (50%), and Business Environment (8%) with questions requiring deep understanding of project management principles, servant leadership, and modern methodologies including predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches. Questions are designed to test application, analysis, and synthesis of PM concepts in complex, real-world scenarios.

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Task 1: Plan and manage project compliance Task 2: Evaluate and deliver project benefits and value Task 3: Evaluate and address external business environment changes for impact on scope Task 4: Support organizational change Task 10: Build shared understanding Task 10: Build shared understanding Task 11: Engage and support virtual teams Task 12: Define team ground rules Task 13: Mentor relevant stakeholders Task 14: Promote team performance through the application of emotional intelligence Task 1: Manage conflict Task 2: Lead a team Task 3: Support team performance Task 5: Ensure team members/stakeholders are adequately trained Task 6: Build a team Task 7: Address and remove impediments, obstacles, and blockers for the team Task 8: Negotiate project agreements Task 9: Collaborate with stakeholders Task 10: Manage project changes Task 11: Plan and manage procurement Task 12: Manage project artifacts Task 13: Determine appropriate project methodology/methods and practices Task 15: Manage project issues Task 16: Ensure knowledge transfer for project continuity Task 17: Plan and manage project/phase closure or transitions Task 1: Execute project with the urgency required to deliver business value Task 2: Manage communications Task 3: Assess and manage risks Task 4: Engage stakeholders Task 5: Plan and manage budget and resources Task 6: Plan and manage schedule Task 7: Plan and manage quality of products/deliverables Task 8: Plan and manage scope Task 9: Integrate project planning activities

Sample questions

Q01Hard1 mark

During a sprint planning meeting in a hybrid project, two senior developers disagree about the technical approach for implementing a critical security feature. The disagreement is becoming heated, with each developer questioning the other's expertise. The team's morale is visibly affected, and other team members are becoming uncomfortable. What should the project manager do FIRST?

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Q02Hard1 mark

A project manager is assigned to lead a new software development project for a financial services company. The client has clearly defined requirements that are unlikely to change due to regulatory constraints, but wants incremental delivery every six weeks to show progress to stakeholders and gather early feedback on user interface elements. The development team is experienced with both predictive and agile methodologies. Which development approach is MOST appropriate?

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Q03Hard1 mark

During iteration planning for a hybrid software project, the team identifies a new technical risk: the third-party API they planned to integrate may not support the required data volume for peak usage periods. This could impact the current sprint goal and the upcoming release to production. The team estimates this affects 40% of the planned sprint work. Which TWO actions should the project manager take FIRST to address this risk?

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Q04Hard1 mark

A construction company is building a hospital with strict regulatory requirements, detailed architectural plans, and a fixed completion date for the opening. However, the medical equipment selection and interior design can evolve based on staff feedback during construction, and the hospital administration wants to see progress on these elements every month. Which project approach would be MOST appropriate for this scenario?

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Q05Hard1 mark

A project has the following earned value metrics at the end of Month 6: - Budget at Completion (BAC): $500,000 - Planned Value (PV): $300,000 - Earned Value (EV): $250,000 - Actual Cost (AC): $280,000 The project manager needs to calculate the Estimate at Completion (EAC) assuming current cost performance will continue for the remainder of the project. What is the EAC? (Round to the nearest dollar, enter numbers only)

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