The PMP Credential Examination
This four-hour examination composed of 200 multiple-choice questions measures your ability to apply knowledge, skills and techniques used in project management. The examination is developed by groups of individuals from around the globe who hold the PMP credential and is routinely reviewed and revised to ensure the best and consistently objective assessment.

PMP Examination Information & Blueprint
The PMP examination is comprised of 200 multiple-choice questions. Of the 200 questions, 25 are considered pretest questions. Pretest questions do not affect the score and are used in examinations as an effective and legitimate way to test the validity of future examination questions. All questions are randomly placed throughout the examination.

PMP examination questions:
• Are developed and independently validated by global work groups of PMP credential holders
• Are referenced to at least one current project management source
• Are monitored through psychometric analysis
• Satisfy the test specifications of the Project Management Professional Examination

Examination Blueprint
The PMP examination is developed based on the PMP examination blueprint contained in the Project Management Professional Examination Specification. The examination blueprint details the percentage of questions contained in each project management process group. The following represents the percentage of questions in each domain that are included in the examination.
• Initiation 11%
• Planning 23%
• Executing 27%
• Monitoring and Controlling 21%
• Closing 9%
• Professional and Social Responsibility 9%