PMP Exam Questions：Detailed explanations of question types and outcome assessments to help you prepare for the exam efficiently

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PMP exam profile: the core of the global authority of the certification level

PMP certification issued by PMI, is the gold certificate in the field of project management

Through the written examination can be recognized by 195 countries around the world qualification certificate

This article focuses on the latest 2024 examination question types, question volume and scoring logic

Single choice questions (95%)

The question stem describes the real project scenario

Requirements to choose the most appropriate course of action or decision-making

Multiple choice questions (5%)

Clearly labeled the number of correct options (such as “choose 2”)

Focuses on the ability to integrate related knowledge points

Special: 5 test questions

Randomly distributed in the test paper not counted in the grade

Used as a reference for the development of future PMI exam questions

Total number of questions: 180 (including 175 scoring questions)

Exam Duration: 230 minutes (about 1.3 minutes / question)

Time allocation recommendations:

First 60 questions: 90 minutes (caution required for higher difficulty)

Middle 80 questions: 100 minutes (to stabilize the pace)

Last 40 questions: 40 minutes (allow time for card application)

The results do not show scores and are presented in three domains of grading:

Grade Color Meaning Recommendations for meeting the standard

🟩Dark Green Above Target Knowledge mastery over 90

🟨Light green Target Full coverage of core content

🟧Yellow Below Target Some modules need to be reinforced

🟥Red Needs Improvement Weaknesses in Key Areas

Passing Criteria: The three major areas are all up to 🟨Target and above

Target Definition: All three areas 🟩 Dark Green (Above Target)

Core Strategy:

People Domain (42%): specialize in team conflict resolution models

Process Domain (50%): Actuarial Critical Path/EVM Formulation

Business Domain (8%): master the Strategic Value Analysis framework

Error Tolerance: up to 65 questions wrong on scoring questions (≈ 63% correct)

Conclusion: Data-driven preparation for the exam is the key to success!