PMI PMP Mock Exam Simulation (2024)

Description

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

• 180 Multiple-Choice Questions: Aligned with the five process groups (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing) and covering all ten project management knowledge areas. The exam is split into 3 parts, each with 60 questions. It is recommended to take a 10 minute break before starting the next part. This is how the real exam will take place.

• Balanced Approach: The exam incorporates questions on predictive, agile, and hybrid project management methodologies, reflecting the current project management landscape.

• Detailed Explanations: Each question provides a clear explanation of the correct answer, along with insights into why the other options are incorrect. This reinforces your understanding of key concepts.

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

  
  

Mock Exam Simulation

You can expect the below exam structure when writing the real thing. The earlier you get familiar with it, the better:

• Start

• Mock exam part 1/3 (70 minutes)

  • 60 questions in 60 minutes

  • + 10 minute buffer for review/flagged questions

• Take a 10 minute break

• Mock exam part 2/3 (70 minutes)

  • 60 questions in 60 minutes

  • + 10 minute buffer for review/flagged questions

• Take a 10 minute break

• Mock exam part 3/3 (70 minutes)

  • 60 questions in 60 minutes

  • + 10 minute buffer for review/flagged questions

• End

  
  

Sample Preview

• Question: A highly complex IT project started 9 months ago. The project manager has calculated the cost performance index (CPI) to be 0.83. A trend analysis shows that the CPI has a downward trend.

  What should the project manager's next step be?

• Options:

  • Rework the cost baseline via a change request.

  • Crash the project schedule.

  • Request additional resources.

  • Use the management reserve.

• Answer: Rework the cost baseline via a change request.

• 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.

  
  

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%

  
  

Final Words

Remember, do not just rely on the theory in the book. The PMI exam questions are situational/scenario-based. This means that you need to understand and apply the knowledge in particular situations. This exam is not supposed just "make you feel good" - it is supposed to prepare you. Don't worry though, you got this!

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