PMP® FAQ — Common Questions (Prep, Format, Eligibility)

Is PMP mostly predictive or agile?

It’s both. PMI’s exam content outline reflects multiple project environments and expects you to select approaches that fit the scenario (predictive, agile, or hybrid). Treat “tailoring” as a core skill, not a side topic.

What should I study first?

Start with the domain that you use least day-to-day, then follow a consistent loop:

1. read the Syllabus task set
2. do short drills in Practice
3. write a short miss log
4. revisit weak objectives + do mixed sets

How much math is on PMP?

You should be comfortable with basic schedule/cost reasoning (critical path/float, variance thinking, and earned value concepts). The bigger skill is interpreting what the numbers mean and choosing an action.

What’s the best way to improve “best answer” instincts?

For each question, force this sequence:

• What’s the goal (value/outcome)?
• What’s the tightest constraint (compliance, schedule, budget, risk tolerance)?
• What is the best next step (clarify, analyze impact, decide, communicate, implement)?

Then eliminate answers that skip governance/analysis when the scenario clearly requires it.

Where do exam format and eligibility rules live?

Use Overview for the official snapshot and Resources for official PMI links. For the primary source, see PMI’s PMP certification page: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp

Does this hub duplicate PMI training materials?

No. It’s a structured study hub: a syllabus of learning objectives plus practice and quick-reference material, mapped to the official exam content outline and anchored to official PMI standards and practice guides.