CompTIA Project+ Practice Test
Practice for CompTIA Project+ (exam PK0-005) — project management concepts including agile and waterfall, change, risk and schedule management, the project life cycle from discovery to closure, tools and documentation, and basics of IT and governance — written to the official CompTIA Project+ V5 exam objectives for 2026. Pass to earn CompTIA Project+ Readiness SOA-CPY.
- Intermediate difficulty.Assumes hands-on experience in the role.
- 20 scenario questions
- 20 minutes, timed
- 70% to pass · 90% for distinction
- Free no sign-up needed
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Updated for 2026 and 2027 exams. Covers project management concepts, project life cycle phases, tools and documentation and basics of IT and governance.
The CompTIA Project+ Practice Test is a free intermediate-level, 20-minute skill test from Science of Apps. Practice for CompTIA Project+ (exam PK0-005) — project management concepts including agile and waterfall, change, risk and schedule management, the project life cycle from discovery to closure, tools and documentation, and basics of IT and governance — written to the official CompTIA Project+ V5 exam objectives for 2026. Score 70% or more on its 20 questions to earn a verifiable CompTIA Project+ Readiness certificate (SOA-CPY). Every question is based on published standards and research — including CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) certification and exam objectives (CompTIA), Practice Standard for Earned Value Management (Project Management Institute), What is GDPR? (GDPR.eu) — and each answer is explained with its source.
Built for your job title
Junior project manager or coordinator, IT team lead running projects, Business analyst, Technical specialist managing small projects and PMO support analyst — and anyone who wants quick, verifiable proof of CompTIA Project+ knowledge for a CV or LinkedIn in 2026 and 2027.
- Junior project manager or coordinator
- IT team lead running projects
- Business analyst
- Technical specialist managing small projects
- PMO support analyst
What the test covers
Four skill areas with 5 questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area, so a retake brings questions you haven't seen.
Project Management Concepts
25%- Methodologies
- Change, risk and issues
- Schedules and quality
Project Life Cycle Phases
25%- Discovery and initiation
- Planning and execution
- Closure
Tools and Documentation
25%- Charts and boards
- Project documents
- Financial measures
Basics of IT and Governance
25%- IT and cloud basics
- Security and privacy
- ESG and compliance
Independent practice test. Science of Apps is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by CompTIA. Exam, product and organisation names are trademarks of their owners. Passing earns a Science of Apps certificate, not the official credential.
Based on published standards
The questions are original scenarios, and each one names the public standard, official guide or research it draws on — shown under the question while you answer, and linked in your review. These are the sources behind this test:
Try a sample question
A chart that shows who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted and Informed for each task is
- a Gantt chart
- a burndown chart
- a risk register
- a RACI matrix
Show the answer
D. a RACI matrix — RACI. The real test has 20 questions like this.
How the test works
20 minutes, 20 questions
One question per screen, with a progress bar and a countdown. Your progress is saved on this device if you need to pause.
Graded on our server
Answers reach the page only after you submit, so the certificate can only be earned by passing.
Every answer explained
Pass or not, you see every question with the right answer, why, and the source behind it. Pass mark 70%, distinction 90%.
Your certificate
Founder-signed, with a QR code and credential ID. Download PDF or PNG, add to LinkedIn, and it's emailed to you.
What you earn

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- 2Score 70% or more
- 3Click Add to LinkedIn

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Frequently asked questions
What is the CompTIA Project+ Practice Test?
The CompTIA Project+ Practice Test is a free intermediate-level, 20-minute skill test from Science of Apps. Practice for CompTIA Project+ (exam PK0-005) — project management concepts including agile and waterfall, change, risk and schedule management, the project life cycle from discovery to closure, tools and documentation, and basics of IT and governance — written to the official CompTIA Project+ V5 exam objectives for 2026. Score 70% or more on its 20 questions to earn a verifiable CompTIA Project+ Readiness certificate (SOA-CPY). Every question is based on published standards and research — including CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) certification and exam objectives (CompTIA), Practice Standard for Earned Value Management (Project Management Institute), What is GDPR? (GDPR.eu) — and each answer is explained with its source.
Is there a free CompTIA Project+ practice test for 2026?
Yes. Science of Apps has a free CompTIA Project+ Practice Test built on the current CompTIA exam outline for 2026 and 2027. It covers project management concepts, project life cycle phases, tools and documentation and basics of IT and governance, scores you instantly and issues a verifiable certificate.
How do I take the CompTIA Project+ Practice Test for free?
Read the four skill areas on this page, then take the 20-minute test online — no fee, course or sign-up. You see every answer explained when you finish. Score 70% or more and you get a CompTIA Project+ Readiness certificate straight away, on screen, as a PDF and by email, with a credential ID anyone can verify.
Are the CompTIA Project+ Practice Test questions based on real standards?
Yes. The questions are original scenarios written by Science of Apps, and each one is based on a public source you can read: CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) certification and exam objectives (CompTIA); Practice Standard for Earned Value Management (Project Management Institute); What is GDPR? (GDPR.eu). The source is shown under each question and linked in the answer review. Science of Apps doesn't copy questions from other tests.
What does the CompTIA Project+ Practice Test cover?
Four skill areas with five questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area so a retake brings new questions: Project Management Concepts (Methodologies, Change, risk and issues and Schedules and quality); Project Life Cycle Phases (Discovery and initiation, Planning and execution and Closure); Tools and Documentation (Charts and boards, Project documents and Financial measures); Basics of IT and Governance (IT and cloud basics, Security and privacy and ESG and compliance). Every question is an original scenario written to the 2026–2027 standard, with the published source named under it.
Who should take the CompTIA Project+ Practice Test?
Junior project manager or coordinator, IT team lead running projects, Business analyst, Technical specialist managing small projects and PMO support analyst. It suits anyone who wants a quick, verifiable way to show CompTIA Project+ knowledge in 2026 and 2027, from students and career switchers to experienced professionals.
What does CompTIA Project+ cover?
Project+ (PK0-005) has four domains: project management concepts (33%), project life cycle phases (30%), tools and documentation (19%), and basics of IT and governance (18%). It covers both waterfall and agile approaches for small to medium IT projects.
How is Project+ different from PMP?
Project+ is an entry-level certification with no experience requirement, aimed at IT professionals who manage projects as part of their role. PMP from PMI is a senior credential requiring years of project leadership experience and 35 hours of training.
Is this the official CompTIA Project+ exam?
No. It is an independent practice test written to the publicly available CompTIA Project+ content outline for 2026 and 2027, for checking your readiness before you book the real exam. Passing earns a Science of Apps certificate rather than the official credential.
Can I take the CompTIA Project+ Practice Test from any country?
Yes. The test is online, in English and free everywhere — people take it from India, the US, the UK, Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Your certificate is dated with your own local date and can be verified from anywhere at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/.
How long is the CompTIA Project+ Practice Test?
20 questions — 5 from each of 4 skill areas — with a 20-minute limit. You need 70% (14 of 20) to pass and 90% for distinction.
How hard is the CompTIA Project+ Practice Test?
We rate it Intermediate: assumes hands-on experience in the role. It has 20 scenario questions — 5 from each of 4 skill areas — and a 20-minute limit. You need 70% (14 of 20) to pass and 90% for distinction.
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How are the tests graded?
On our server, not in your browser. The answers never reach the page until you submit, so a certificate can only be earned by passing. Each certificate gets a unique credential ID stored by Science of Apps.
What happens if I don't pass?
You see your score for each area and every question with the correct answer and why, with the published source behind it. You can retake after 30 minutes, and the retake draws questions you haven't seen yet.
Do the certificates expire?
No. Every certificate is dated, so it always shows when you passed. Retake a test any time for a newer date or a higher score.
Can I add the certificate to LinkedIn?
Yes. After you pass, Add to LinkedIn opens the Licenses & certifications form with the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and the verification link filled in. You can also download it as a PDF or PNG, and it's emailed to you as a PDF.
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