# PMP — Domains, Scoring & Prep Facts > The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is administered by PMI. The 2026 Exam Content Outline organizes the exam into three domains — People, Process, and Business Environment — and PMI reports performance by domain. This page summarizes official structure; UniPrep2Go products are independent prep (not PMI exam material). ## Project Management Professional (PMP) exam facts - Exam name: Project Management Professional (PMP) - Administered by: Project Management Institute (PMI) - Questions: 180 questions total (170 scored + 10 unscored pretest) - Scored questions: 170 - Time: 240 minutes (4 hours) with two 10-minute breaks under the July 2026 format - Scoring: Domain performance levels across People, Process, and Business Environment (PMI does not publish a fixed percentage cut score) - Passing score: No published fixed pass percentage — candidates must meet PMI's psychometric standard and review domain performance on the score report - Delivery: Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE centers or online proctored (verify current options at pmi.org) - Content outline effective: PMP Examination Content Outline 2026 (live from July 9, 2026) - Verify current details at: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp Official sources: - PMI — PMP certification overview: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp - PMI — PMP Examination Content Outline 2026 (PDF): https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/certifications/new-pmp-examination-content-outline-2026.pdf - PMI — Certification handbook: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/certification-resources/handbook ## Project Management Professional (PMP) knowledge domains and weights | # | Knowledge domain | Weight | | --- | --- | ---: | | 1 | People | 33% of exam items (leadership, team performance, conflict, stakeholder engagement) | | 2 | Process | 41% of exam items (delivery approach, planning, quality, risk, schedule, budget, changes) | | 3 | Business Environment | 26% of exam items (strategy alignment, compliance, benefits, governance, external factors) | ## What changed in the current exam cycle - From July 9, 2026 the ECO rebalances domains to People 33%, Process 41%, Business Environment 26% (Business Environment rises sharply from 8%). - Exam timing moves to 240 minutes with 170 scored and 10 pretest items (still 180 total). - Approach mix shifts toward roughly 40% predictive and 60% adaptive/agile plus hybrid items across domains. - PMBOK Guide 8th Edition supports the outline as a reference; the ECO remains the exam blueprint. ## High-yield Project Management Professional (PMP) facts (commonly tested) - Study and diagnose by the three ECO domains — PMI reports domain performance, not a single public cut score. - Business Environment is much heavier in 2026 — value delivery, compliance, and organizational strategy matter more than older outlines suggested. - Predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches appear across all three domains rather than as a separate domain. - Situational judgment dominates: choose the next best action that protects agreements, baselines, and value. - Eligibility requires documented project leadership experience and 35 contact hours (or CAPM) — verify current rules at pmi.org. ## Common Project Management Professional (PMP) candidate questions (Q&A) ### How is the PMP exam scored? PMI uses a psychometric passing standard and reports performance by domain (People, Process, and Business Environment). There is no official published percentage cut score. ### What are the PMP domain weights in 2026? People 33%, Process 41%, and Business Environment 26% under the 2026 Exam Content Outline that went live July 9, 2026. ### How long is the PMP exam and how many questions are on it? 180 questions in 240 minutes: 170 scored and 10 unscored pretest questions, with two 10-minute breaks under the July 2026 format. ## Prep resources from UniPrep2Go (independent) - PMP Anki Deck — 346+ Flashcards: 346+ cards, .apkg, $11 USD — https://uniprep2go.study/decks/pmp-anki-deck - Free practice test: 51 timed questions — https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/pmp-readiness-check - Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/facts/pmp-anki-deck ## Product facts - Publisher: PixID Studio - Checkout provider: Gumroad - Category: Professional & Trading - Price: $11 USD - Cards: 346+ - Format: .apkg - Focus: PMP Exam Content Outline 2026 - Coverage: People, Process, Business Environment - Audience: Project managers preparing for the PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) exam using spaced repetition alongside ECO-aligned study. - Checkout: https://pixidstudio.gumroad.com/l/pmp-anki-deck?wanted=true - Product page: https://uniprep2go.study/decks/pmp-anki-deck - Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/facts/pmp-anki-deck - Citable exam layer: yes ## Topic coverage | Topic | Exam weight | Cards | | --- | --- | ---: | | People | 33% of PMP exam (2026 ECO) | 115 | | Process | 41% of PMP exam (2026 ECO) | 115 | | Business Environment | 26% of PMP exam (2026 ECO) | 116 | ## Sample cards ### A project manager is closing a complex infrastructure project that involved multiple vendors and internal teams. The final deliverable has been accepted, but several lessons learned sessions still need to be conducted with different stakeholder groups. Which closing process activity should be completed first? Correct: (d) Complete formal acceptance documentation with the customer. Formal acceptance comes first in Close Project or Phase before archiving, releasing resources, or final performance reporting. Image: https://uniprep2go.study/samples/pmp-anki-deck-sample-1.webp ### A project manager is establishing a risk management process for a project with both predictive and agile components. The predictive portions require formal risk registers while the agile portions need more adaptive risk handling. What integrated risk management approach should be implemented? Correct: (b) Apply different risk management approaches based on the delivery method of each component. Hybrid delivery tailors risk practice to predictive vs agile workstreams. Image: https://uniprep2go.study/samples/pmp-anki-deck-sample-2.webp ### A project team member consistently delivers high-quality work but rarely participates in team discussions or collaborative activities. Other team members have started excluding them from informal communications. How should the project manager address this situation? Correct: (c) Have a private conversation to understand their perspective and coach them on team engagement. People-domain leadership starts with one-to-one coaching before public confrontation. Image: https://uniprep2go.study/samples/pmp-anki-deck-sample-3.webp ## Product FAQ ### When do I receive the .apkg file? Immediately after checkout. Open your Gumroad receipt or library and download the Anki .apkg file, then import it in Anki desktop (File → Import). ### Is there a free PMP practice test? Yes. Take the linked readiness check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/pmp-readiness-check before you buy — topic scoring shows what to drill in the deck. ### Is there a free PMP practice test? Yes. Take the free 51-question PMP readiness check at uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/pmp-readiness-check — scored on People, Process, and Business Environment with full answer review. The paid Anki deck includes 346 cards from the same validated bank for daily drilling. ### How is this mock scored compared with the real PMP? The official PMP Exam Content Outline (2026) weights People 33%, Process 41%, and Business Environment 26%, and PMI reports domain performance. Our readiness check uses the same three axes — all domains must meet the readiness target for a pass. ### How many cards are in the PMP Anki deck? The deck includes 346 flashcards across People, Process, and Business Environment — built from the same validated item bank as the free readiness check. ## Disclaimer This is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any employer, certification body, or exam authority. PMP, PMI, and PMBOK are trademarks of the Project Management Institute. UniPrep2Go is not affiliated with or endorsed by PMI.