The PMP Passing Score: 
How to Reach Above Target Scores

The Project Management Professional (PMP®) passing score is a topic that gets often discussed by students. Everyone wants to know the magic number for passing because of the expectation that knowing the passing mark will help you prepare for the test. After all, if you know what target to shoot for, you can use the PMP exam simulator to test yourself and compare your score on practice exams against the passing rate.
 

The other reason students probably talk about the passing score for PMP is that it’s hard to get that information. It’s difficult to find the answer, so students ask each other (and us) often.
 

In fact, it’s not hard. It’s impossible.

Sample PMP Exam Q & A

In a pharmaceutical project, human trials have been started. The CEO is thrilled about the success of the trials up to this point. She announces that the size of the patient pool for the trials should double from the one originally planned and results tracked in the new system launching this week.
 

What should the project manager do first?
 

A. Ramp up production to match the demand of the CEO
B. Consider what might be included in a change request
C. Adjust the scope baseline to reflect the increased trial size
D. Communicate the change in the scope to the project stakeholders
 

HINT: Does the project team have the approval to make changes?

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