Q. What is the PMP exam?
A. PMI’s PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is one of the most popular certifications today. The PMP credential holders lead and direct project teams.
Q. What are the prerequisites for the PMP exam?
A. The following are the eligibility requirements for appearing in PMP certification exam.
High school diploma/global equivalent, 5 years project management experience, 35 hours project management education.
OR
Bachelor’s degree/global equivalent, 3 years project management experience, 35 hours project management education.
Q. What are the benefits to becoming a PMP?
A. The PMP credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and skills in leading and directing project teams and in delivering project results within the constraints of schedule, budget, and resources.
Q. What credit does the PMP exam provide?
A. Project Management Professional
Q. What certificate does it provide?
A. Project Management Professional
Q. How many questions are asked in the test?
A. 200
Q. What is the duration of the test?
A. 4 hours
Q. Which type of the test is it? (Adaptive/Linear)
A. Linear
Q. What is the passing score?
A. Approximately 65%
Q. What is the test retake policy?
A. You can re-take the PMP assessment exam up to three times within the one-year period from your authorization to test letter. PMI members will have to pay re-examination fees of $500. Whereas, non-PMI members will have to pay $600.
Q. What to expect in the PMP exam?
A. Multiple-choice questions based on Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK), Fourth Edition.
Q. What are the skills being measured for the PMP exam?
A. The exam measures the following skills:
Project Initiation
Project Planning
Project Execution
Project Monitoring and Controlling
Project Closing
Q. Where to take the test?
A. Prometric