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PMP Practice Exam

Practice questions for the PMP exam — situational questions on leading people and teams, planning scope, schedule and cost, managing execution, risk, quality and change, and agile, hybrid and business environment topics. Pass to earn PMP Exam Readiness SOA-PMPX.

What is the PMP Practice Exam?

The PMP Practice Exam is a free 20-minute skill test from Science of Apps. Practice questions for the PMP exam — situational questions on leading people and teams, planning scope, schedule and cost, managing execution, risk, quality and change, and agile, hybrid and business environment topics. Score 70% or more on its 20 questions to earn a verifiable PMP Exam Readiness certificate (SOA-PMPX). Every question is based on published standards and research — including What is project management? (Project Management Institute), PMP certification and exam content outline (Project Management Institute), The Scrum Guide (2020) (Ken Schwaber & Jeff Sutherland) — and each answer is explained with its source.

Built for your job title

PMP candidate, Project manager, Programme coordinator, Agile or hybrid project lead and Senior team lead moving into project management — and anyone who wants quick, verifiable proof of PMP skills for a CV or LinkedIn.

  • PMP candidate
  • Project manager
  • Programme coordinator
  • Agile or hybrid project lead
  • Senior team lead moving into project management

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.

  1. 01

    People and Leadership

    25%
    • Conflict and team development
    • Servant leadership and engagement
    • Stakeholders and communication
  2. 02

    Planning Scope, Schedule and Cost

    25%
    • Charter and scope
    • Schedule
    • Cost and procurement planning
  3. 03

    Execution, Risk, Quality and Change

    25%
    • Change control
    • Risk management
    • Quality and closure
  4. 04

    Agile, Hybrid and Business Environment

    25%
    • Agile roles and events
    • Hybrid delivery
    • Value, compliance and change

Independent practice test. Science of Apps is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Project Management Institute. Product and exam names are trademarks of their owners. Passing earns a Science of Apps certificate, not the official exam 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

Using a three-point PERT estimate with optimistic 4 days, most likely 6 days and pessimistic 14 days, the expected duration is

  1. 24 days
  2. 7 days
  3. 6 days
  4. 8 days
Show the answer

B. 7 days — (O + 4M + P) ÷ 6 = 42 ÷ 6. The real test has 20 questions like this.

How the test works

  1. 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.

  2. Graded on our server

    Answers reach the page only after you submit, so the certificate can only be earned by passing.

  3. 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%.

  4. 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

A Science of Apps certificate for Product, Project Management & Business Analysis: ivory paper with a gold medal
LinkedIn-ready certificate

Pass, then add it to LinkedIn in one click

No typing. The Add to LinkedIn button opens your profile’s Licenses & certifications form already filled in: the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and a link recruiters can use to verify it.

  1. 1Take the 20-minute test
  2. 2Score 70% or more
  3. 3Click Add to LinkedIn
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Frequently asked questions

What is the PMP Practice Exam?

The PMP Practice Exam is a free 20-minute skill test from Science of Apps. Practice questions for the PMP exam — situational questions on leading people and teams, planning scope, schedule and cost, managing execution, risk, quality and change, and agile, hybrid and business environment topics. Score 70% or more on its 20 questions to earn a verifiable PMP Exam Readiness certificate (SOA-PMPX). Every question is based on published standards and research — including What is project management? (Project Management Institute), PMP certification and exam content outline (Project Management Institute), The Scrum Guide (2020) (Ken Schwaber & Jeff Sutherland) — and each answer is explained with its source.

How do I take the PMP Practice Exam 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 PMP Exam Readiness certificate straight away, on screen, as a PDF and by email, with a credential ID anyone can verify.

Are the PMP Practice Exam 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: What is project management? (Project Management Institute); PMP certification and exam content outline (Project Management Institute); The Scrum Guide (2020) (Ken Schwaber & Jeff Sutherland); Process or product monitoring and control (NIST/SEMATECH e-Handbook); The Official Kanban Guide (Kanban University); The Prosci ADKAR Model (Prosci). 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 PMP Practice Exam cover?

Four skill areas with five questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area so a retake brings new questions: People and Leadership (Conflict and team development, Servant leadership and engagement and Stakeholders and communication); Planning Scope, Schedule and Cost (Charter and scope, Schedule and Cost and procurement planning); Execution, Risk, Quality and Change (Change control, Risk management and Quality and closure); Agile, Hybrid and Business Environment (Agile roles and events, Hybrid delivery and Value, compliance and change). Every question is an original scenario based on a published standard, official documentation or research, named under the question.

Who should take the PMP Practice Exam?

PMP candidate, Project manager, Programme coordinator, Agile or hybrid project lead and Senior team lead moving into project management. It suits anyone who wants a quick, verifiable way to show PMP skills, from students and career switchers to experienced professionals.

Is this the official PMP exam?

No. It is an independent practice test written to the publicly available PMP content outline, for checking your readiness before you book the real exam. Science of Apps is not affiliated with Project Management Institute, and passing earns a Science of Apps certificate rather than the official credential.

Can I take the PMP Practice Exam 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 PMP Practice Exam?

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 PMP Practice Exam?

We rate it Advanced: assumes years in the role or deep specialist knowledge. 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.

How much do Science of Apps certifications cost?

Nothing. There is no fee to take a test, to receive the certificate, to have it emailed or to verify it, and no sign-up.

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.

How can an employer verify my certificate?

Every certificate has a credential ID and a QR code. Scanning it, or entering the ID at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/, shows the holder's name, the certification, the score and the issue date from our records.

Are these accredited qualifications?

No. They are Science of Apps' own assessments of applied skill. They aren't issued by a university or standards body, and they work best alongside a portfolio that shows the skills in real work.

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