About the Test

The PMI website has much useful information about the PMP test, including the following:

PMI launched the new examination based on the Third Edition of PMBOK® in September of 2005. Under current rules, candidates must obtain a passing score by correctly answering at least 61% of the questions in each area of competence. Each examination contains 200 questions, of which 25 are experimental. The experimental questions are not identified to the candidate but are not counted in the candidate's score.

Competency Area	Number of
	Questions
Initiating the Project
Determine Project Goals	2
Determine Deliverables	2
Determine Process Outputs	1
Document Project Constraints	1
Document Assumptions	2
Define Project Strategy	1
Identify Performance Requirements	2
Determine Resource Requirements	2
Define Project Budget	1
Provide Comprehensive Information	2
Planning the Project
Refine Project Requirements	8
Create WBS	7
Develop Resource Management Plan	6
Refine Time and Cost Estimates	6
Establish Project controls	6
Develop Project Plan	7
Obtain Plan Approval	7
Executing the Project
Commit Project Resources	10
Implement Project Plan	9
Manage Project Progress	11
Communicate Project Progress	9
Implement Quality Assurance Procedures	9
Controlling the Project
Measure Project Performance	7
Refine Control Limits	4
Take Corrective Action	7
Evaluate Effectiveness of Corrective Action	5
Ensure Plan Compliance	7
Reassess Control Plans	4
Respond to Risk Event Triggers	6
Monitor Project Activity	5
Closing the Project
Obtain Acceptance of Deliverables	4
Document Lessons Learned	2
Facilitate Closure	3
Preserve Product Records and Tools	3
Release Project Resources	2
Professional Responsibility
Ensure Professionalism and Integrity	8
Contribute to Knowledge Base	3
Enhance Individual Competence	5
Balance Stakeholder Interests	7
Interact with Team and Stakeholders	6