PMP Certification Exam Information and Question Types
(Effective July 9, 2026)

There are a total of 180 questions on the exam. Of the 180 Questions, 170 questions are scored, and the remaining 10 are not scored and used for testing purposes, called Pretest questions. You have 240 minutes (4 hours) to take the exam, with two optional 10-minute breaks taken between exam sections.

Percentage of Questions By Domain

Percentage of Questions by Project Management Approach

Exam Question Types

1. Multiple-Choice (Single Response)

  • Four answer choices

  • Only one correct answer

  • Select the best answer

2. Multiple-Response

  • Multiple answer choices with more than one correct answer

  • You will be told how many to select (e.g., Select 2, Select 3)

  • All correct selections must be chosen for full credit

3. Case / Scenario-Based Question Sets

  • You are presented with a detailed scenario or situation

  • May include:

    • Business context

    • Project details

    • Decision-making situations

    • Supporting visuals (charts, graphs, data)

  • Followed by multiple related questions tied to the same scenario

  • Reflects the shift toward applied, real-world decision-making

4. Matching (Drag-and-Drop)

  • Match items between two or more columns

  • May include drag-and-drop functionality

  • Can incorporate diagrams or structured visuals

5. Graphic / Data Interpretation Questions

  • Require interpretation of:

    • Charts

    • Graphs

    • Diagrams

    • Visual data

  • You must analyze the information and select the correct answer

6. Hotspot (Point-and-Click)

  • An image is presented with selectable areas

  • You must click the correct location(s) on the image

  • Tests the ability to apply knowledge visually

7. Drop-Down (Fill-in-Context)

  • Select the correct answer from a drop-down list within a sentence or scenario

  • Often used to assess contextual understanding of processes, plans, or decisions