Short answer
180 questions: 175 scored and 5 unscored pretest questions.
What Is the PMP Exam?
The PMP validates your ability to lead projects using predictive, agile and hybrid approaches. Many questions are scenario-based: what should the project manager do *next*? The best answer usually reflects PMI’s mindset: servant leadership, proactive risk management and working through proper processes.
USA PMP Exam: Quick Facts
- Administered by
- PMI (Pearson VUE test center or online)
- Questions
- 180 (175 scored, 5 unscored)
- Domains (2026)
- People 33% · Process 41% · Business Environment 26%
- Approach mix
- ~60% agile/hybrid, ~40% predictive
- Education
- 35 contact hours (or CAPM)
- Maintain
- 60 PDUs every 3 years
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