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Everything needed to plan for the PMP (PMP) exam: number of questions, time limit, passing score, and the official domain weightings. For the domain checklist, see the PMP study guide. For a week-by-week plan, see the PMP study plan.
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PMP (PMP) is a Professional level PMI certification exam with 180 questions in 230 minutes (last checked 2026-10-19), requiring a scaled score of 700 to pass. It covers 3 domains: Process (50%); People (42%); Business Environment (8%).
Exam code
PMP
Questions
180
Time limit
230 min
Passing score
700 scaled
Official domains
3
Level
Professional
Provider
PMI
Practice questions
180+ on CertStud
| Domain | Weight | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Process | 50% | Plan and manage project work |
| People | 42% | Manage conflict, lead team, support team performance |
| Business Environment | 8% | Support organizational change |
Percentages reflect published official domain weightings. Prerequisite knowledge and current scoring rules are confirmed on the PMI exam page before booking.
The PMP figure on file is 180 questions. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the current figure with PMI before you book.
The PMP time limit on file is 230 minutes. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the current figure with PMI before you book.
The PMP exam requires a scaled score of 700 to pass. A scaled score is not a raw percentage of correct answers. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the current figure with PMI before you book.
The PMP exam covers 3 official domains: People (42%), Process (50%), Business Environment (8%).
Process carries the heaviest weighting on the PMP exam at 50% of the exam. Plan and manage project work
PMP is the exam code for PMP (Project Management Professional), a Professional level PMI certification exam covering 3 domains.
The PMP exam reports a scaled score. The passing score on file is 700. Plan for 180 questions across 230 minutes, weighted by domain: 50% Process, 42% People, 8% Business Environment. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the current figure with PMI before you book.
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