The PMP exam is a performance-based assessment of experienced PM judgment, not a memorization test. Those who study the reasoning behind best practices pass.
- The PMP tests situational judgment more than factual recall
- About 50% of the exam is Agile and hybrid content
- 180 questions in 230 minutes — time management matters
Exam structure
180 questions in 230 minutes with two breaks. Multiple choice, matching, hotspot, and drag-and-drop questions across People, Process, and Business Environment domains.
Key predictive topics
Scope and WBS, schedule and critical path, risk, procurement, stakeholder management, change control, earned value, and quality management.
Key Agile topics
Scrum framework and events, backlog management, sprint planning and velocity, Kanban flow, hybrid governance, and Agile metrics.
Common mistakes
Choosing the answer that fixes the symptom rather than root cause, or that escalates past the PM rather than addressing the issue collaboratively.
Frequently asked questions
At minimum 1,000; most successful candidates complete 1,500-2,000 with rationale review.
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