PMP Practice Test/Mock Exam Simulation (2024)

Test Your Readiness: The Ultimate Simulation For Your PMI PMP Exam (Agile, Hybrid and Predictive Knowledge Application)

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This comprehensive mock exam is designed to simulate the actual Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It will assess your advanced knowledge and understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Seventh Edition. Become familiar with the wording, sample content and the question format. You'll be prepared for success by knowing what to expect.

Main Features

• 360 Multiple-Choice Questions in Two Mock Exams:  The exams A and B are split into 3 parts each (with 60 challenging questions per part). All questions are unique to present you with distinct scenarios and challenges. Apply your knowledge and problem-solving skills across various contexts and scenarios!

• Balanced Approach: The exams incorporate questions on predictive, agile, and hybrid project management methodologies, reflecting the current project management landscape. All questions are aligned with the five process groups (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing) and cover the PMP® exam domains, as per PMI Exam Content Outline (ECO):

  • Domain I: People

  • Domain II: Process

  • Domain III: Business Environment

• Detailed Explanations: Each question provides a clear explanation of the correct answer to allow you to reinforce your understanding of key concepts!

• Timed Setting: Set a timer for 230 minutes (3 hours and 50 minutes) to mirror the actual exam duration. Learn to manage your time effectively and develop exam stamina!

  
  

Mock Exam Simulation

You can expect the below exam structure when writing the real thing (please refer to the latest PMI ECO). The earlier you get familiar with it, the better:

• > Start <

• Mock exam part 1/3: 60 questions in 70 minutes (incl. time for review/flagged questions)

• Break 1/2: 10 minutes (mandatory after 60 questions)

• Mock exam part 2/3: 60 questions in 70 minutes (incl. time for review/flagged questions)

• Break 2/2: 10 minutes (mandatory after 60 questions)

• Mock exam part 3/3: 60 questions in 70 minutes (incl. time for review/flagged questions)

• > End <

Sample Preview

Sample 1

• Question: A highly complex IT project has been in execution for nine months. The team has been struggling to get customer feedback. The project manager has calculated the Cost Performance Index (CPI) to be 0.83 and a trend analysis indicates that the CPI has a downward trend.

  What should the project manager's next step be?

• Options:

  • Rework the cost baseline.

  • Crash the project schedule.

  • Request additional resources.

  • Use the management reserve.

• Answer: Rework the cost baseline.

• Explanation: The CPI < 1 indicates that the project is over budget. The trend analysis shows that this will likely continue. Hence, the best course of action is to redo the cost baseline of the project to have a more realistic outlook. Requesting additional resources does directly address the underlying cost performance issues and could exacerbate budgetary concerns. Similarly, crashing the project schedule might not resolve the cost-related challenges and could add further pressure without addressing the CPI decline. Using the management reserve is not applicable in this context as it typically applies to unforeseen risks or changes, rather than addressing ongoing cost performance issues.

Sample 2

• Question:  The project manager is tasked with estimating the duration of a coding task. The team provides the following estimates: worst-case scenario of 20 days, best-case scenario of 10 days, and most likely scenario of 15 days. The project manager needs to determine the most appropriate estimate to use for project planning and resource allocation.
  What is the PERT estimate for the duration of the coding task?

• Options:

  • 20 days

  • 12 days

  • 15 days

  • 10 days

• Answer: 15 days

• Explanation: The PERT estimate is calculated as (Worst Case + 4 x Most Likely + Best Case) / 6. Substituting the given values, we get (20 + 4 x 15 + 10) / 6 = (20 + 60 + 10) / 6 = 90 / 6 = 15. This represents the weighted average of the estimates and provides a balanced estimate considering the range of possibilities.

  
  

Performance Analysis

Review your results to identify your strengths and weaknesses across different process groups and knowledge areas. This targeted approach allows you to focus your future studies. While PMI does not publish an official grade required to pass, various sources suggest to get a minimum of 65-75% of the questions correct.

• Excellent if grade > 75%

• Average if grade 60 - 75%

• Improvement required if grade < 60%

Strategies for the PMP® Exam Questions

1. Analyze the Question: Carefully read the question and identify the key information it provides.

2. Eliminate Incorrect Options: Quickly eliminate obviously incorrect answer choices.

3. Look for Clues: Pay attention to any clues or hints within the question stem or other answer options that can help you narrow down the correct answer.

4. Process of Elimination: Use the process of elimination to narrow down your choices by ruling out unlikely options.

5. Consider Project Management Principles: Think about the relevant project management principles and concepts related to the question.

6. Check Calculations: If the question involves calculations, double-check your work and ensure that your answer makes sense.

7. Time Management: Don’t spend too much time on a single question; move on if you’re unsure and come back later.

8. Trust Your Instincts: If you’re unsure, make an educated guess.

Final Words

Remember, do not just rely on the theory in the book. The PMP® exam questions are mostly situational/scenario-based. This means that you need to understand and apply the theory in particular situations. Assumptions may need to be made. This simulation will prepare you (for the exam and real life). Good luck, you've got this!