PMP Exam Strategy

Exam Content Outline is from Jan 2021

Structure

180 questions, 230 minutes Only 175 counts toward final score
2 breaks (10 minutes each) - can’t add break time to exam limit
Mix: multiple choice, multiple select, matching, fill-in-the-blank, hotspot

Distribution

People: ~42% 76Q 14 tasks
- T1. Manage Conflict
  - interpret the source
  - analyze
  - evaluate
- T2.
  - Enabler 1
- Process: ~50% 90Q 17 tasks
- T1.
  - Enabler 1
- T2.
  - Enabler 1
- Business Environment: ~8% 14Q 4 tasks
  - T1.
    - Enabler 1
  - T2.
    - Enabler 1

Enablers Explained

- People - Enabler 1: enabler defined
- Proccess - Enabler 1: enabler defined
- Business Env - Enabler 1: enabler defined

Question Style

Situational, not memorization
Many cover agile/hybrid context
Read scenario carefully, eliminate distractors

Preparation

Map PMBOK 6 and Agile Guide knowledge to ECO tasks
Practice with timed mock exams
Focus on agile, servant leadership, stakeholder engagement

Test Tactics

Flag questions, return later
Don’t spend more than 60 seconds on one question
flag questions your not sure of. Don’t stick on any 1 question
Use breaks to reset focus
Sometimes Questions do repeat, Itis normal
Limit time spent to 75 minutes per 60 Question Set
Time check after 10 questions (should not take more than 12 minutes)

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