Simulate the real Project Management Professional PMP exam with full-length timed sessions. Questions drawn proportionally from all 4 official blueprint domains — the same mix you'll face on test day.
PMI rates performance as Proficient, Needs Improvement, or Below Proficient — not a numerical score out of 1000. A passing result requires Proficient in most domain areas.
Simulate real exam conditions
For the most realistic PMP simulation, start a 60 or 120-question session, put away all notes, set a timer matching the real exam duration (230 minutes), and commit to each answer before moving forward. This trains the time management and decision-making skills the real exam tests.
This free PMP mock exam uses the same question distribution as the real Project Management Professional PMP exam. Each session draws questions proportionally from all 4 official blueprint domains published by PMI, so the topic mix you see accurately reflects what you'll face on test day.
PMP Domain Distribution
People — Leading Projects
Process — Managing Technical Aspects
Business Environment — Strategy and Value
Business Environment: strategy and project benefits
Every question is written by certified engineers against the 2026 PMP exam objectives. These are original practice questions — not dumps — so you build real understanding rather than memorising answers.
Both the mock exam and practice test use the same question bank. The difference is in how you use them — and when to use each during your PMP study plan.
Practice test — for learning
Use the PMP practice test when you are studying a domain. Answer questions, read every explanation immediately, and build understanding. Do 10–30 questions per domain per session. This is your primary study tool for the first 4 weeks.
Go to practice test →Mock exam — for simulation
Use the PMP mock exam in the final 1–2 weeks before your test date. Complete a 60 or 120-question session without stopping, manage your time, then review all results at the end. This builds exam-day stamina and surfaces final weak spots.
Start 120-question mock →Try these sample questions from the mock exam bank. Commit to an answer before revealing the explanation.
A project manager notices that two senior developers have conflicting work styles, causing delays. What is the best approach to resolve this?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation
A project team member is consistently late with deliverables, affecting the critical path. The project manager has had informal conversations, but performance hasn't improved. What should the project manager do next?
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During a sprint retrospective, the team expresses frustration about unclear requirements from the product owner. The project manager wants to improve the situation. Which action aligns with the Agile principle of self-organizing teams?
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A new project manager is assigned to a project where the team is geographically distributed across three time zones. Which communication method is most effective for ensuring alignment?
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A project manager is leading a team with diverse cultural backgrounds. Some members are reluctant to speak up in meetings. What is the best strategy to promote inclusive participation?
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A project manager is leading a cross-functional team where two key members have conflicting priorities. One member insists on following a strict process, while the other wants to expedite delivery. The project manager needs to resolve the conflict to keep the project on track. Which approach is most effective?
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During a project's execution phase, a key stakeholder requests a change that would add a new feature. The project manager estimates the impact: 2 additional weeks to schedule and $15,000 to budget. The project currently has 0 schedule reserve and $5,000 contingency reserve. What should the project manager do first?
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A project manager is leading a software development project using agile methodology. The team has completed 3 sprints, but the product owner is dissatisfied because the delivered features do not meet the expected business value. The team claims they followed the prioritized backlog. What should the project manager do?
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A project manager is developing the project schedule. After defining activities and sequencing them, what is the next step in the schedule development process?
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A project has a critical path of 120 days with a standard deviation of 5 days. The project sponsor wants to know the probability of completing the project within 130 days. Using the normal distribution, what is the approximate probability?
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A project manager is using earned value management. At month 6 of a 12-month project, the EV is $50,000, PV is $60,000, and AC is $55,000. What is the cost performance index (CPI)?
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A project team is implementing a new software feature. During testing, a critical defect is found that could delay the release. The project manager needs to determine the root cause. Which tool or technique should be used?
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A project manager is reviewing the schedule performance index (SPI) and cost performance index (CPI). The current values are SPI = 0.85 and CPI = 1.10. What is the most likely conclusion about the project?
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A company is implementing a new customer relationship management (CRM) system. The project manager wants to ensure that the project delivers value aligned with the organization's strategic goals. Which document should the project manager reference to confirm the alignment?
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A project manager is leading a software development project. The sponsor insists on using a waterfall approach, but the team has experience with agile and believes it would be more effective. What should the project manager do first?
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Answer all 15 questions to see your domain score breakdown
Sitting the PMP under real exam conditions is a skill in itself. Candidates who underperform often do so not because of knowledge gaps, but because of poor time management or test anxiety. Use your final mock exam sessions to address both.
The PMP exam lasts 230 minutes. Do not spend more than 90 seconds on any single question on the first pass. Flag difficult ones and return to them after completing the rest.
On every question, immediately eliminate obviously wrong choices. Even if you are unsure between two options, narrowing to two doubles your odds. Most PMP distractors contain a subtle error — re-read the scenario constraint before committing to the answer that sounds most familiar.
PMI writes many PMP questions as realistic scenarios. Read the final sentence first — it tells you what is being asked. Then re-read the scenario with the question in mind to avoid wasting time on irrelevant details.
The real PMP is a mental marathon lasting 230 minutes. In the week before your exam, complete at least two full timed mock sessions on separate days to build concentration stamina. If you cannot stay focused for 230 minutes in practice, you will struggle on exam day.
Questions
180
On the real exam
Time limit
230 min
1.3 min per question
Passing score
Proficient
PMI rating
PMI rates performance as Proficient, Needs Improvement, or Below Proficient — not a numerical score out of 1000. A passing result requires Proficient in most domain areas.
Yes. Courseiva provides free PMP mock exam questions across all official exam domains. The platform includes timed simulation, per-domain score breakdown, missed-question review, and readiness tracking. No account required — free forever, supported by advertising.
The practice test is optimised for learning: you see explanations after each question immediately. The mock exam is optimised for simulation: you answer all questions under time pressure and review at the end. Use practice tests for studying and mock exams for benchmarking.
Aim for consistent scores above 80% before booking your PMP exam. Strong mock-exam performance is a reliable indicator of readiness. PMI rates performance as Proficient, Needs Improvement, or Below Proficient — not a numerical score out of 1000. A passing result requires Proficient in most domain areas.
Most candidates who pass PMP on their first attempt complete 3–5 full-length mock exams in the two weeks before their test. This is enough to identify final weak spots, build stamina, and verify readiness without over-stressing or running out of fresh questions.
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