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A team member reports a risk that could delay the project by two weeks. What should the project manager do first?

  1. AImmediately escalate the risk to the project sponsor
  2. BAdd two weeks of buffer to the schedule right away
  3. CAssess the risk's probability and impact and update the risk register
  4. DAssign a team member to eliminate the risk before analyzing it
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CAssess the risk's probability and impact and update the risk register
Assess the risk's probability and impact and update the risk register — before jumping to a response, the PM needs to understand the risk's true severity.

During project execution, a key stakeholder requests a change that wasn't in the original scope. What is the correct next step?

  1. AImplement it if the sponsor verbally approves
  2. BSubmit the request through the formal change control process
  3. CReject it because it falls outside the original scope
  4. DDefer it to a later phase without documenting it
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BSubmit the request through the formal change control process
Submit the request through the formal change control process — even reasonable-sounding changes should go through change control rather than being implemented informally.

A team member is consistently missing deadlines due to unclear priorities from two different managers. What should the project manager do first?

  1. AReassign the work to another team member
  2. BEscalate immediately to both managers' supervisors
  3. CDocument the missed deadlines in a performance review
  4. DClarify priorities and resolve the conflicting direction to remove the blocker
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DClarify priorities and resolve the conflicting direction to remove the blocker
Clarify priorities and resolve the conflicting direction — as a servant leader, the PM should remove the blocker for the team member rather than simply reassigning the work or escalating immediately.

During project planning, the team identifies a dependency where Task B cannot start until Task A finishes. What type of dependency is this?

  1. AFinish-to-start (FS)
  2. BStart-to-start (SS)
  3. CFinish-to-finish (FF)
  4. DStart-to-finish (SF)
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AFinish-to-start (FS)
A finish-to-start (FS) dependency — the most common type, where the successor activity can't begin until the predecessor activity is complete.

A regulatory change midway through the project requires additional compliance documentation. What should the project manager do?

  1. AImplement the documentation immediately, since regulatory changes are mandatory
  2. BAssess the impact on scope, schedule, and cost, then route it through formal change control
  3. CTreat it as out of scope and close it as a separate project
  4. DAbsorb the work within existing contingency without notifying stakeholders
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BAssess the impact on scope, schedule, and cost, then route it through formal change control
Assess the impact on scope, schedule, and cost, then route the change through the formal change control process — external regulatory shifts still require the same disciplined change management as internal requests.

Two team members have a disagreement about technical approach that is starting to affect team morale. What is generally the best first step for the PM?

  1. ADecide the technical approach yourself to end the dispute
  2. BSeparate the two so they no longer work together
  3. CFacilitate a direct conversation so they resolve it collaboratively
  4. DWait for the conflict to resolve on its own
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CFacilitate a direct conversation so they resolve it collaboratively
Facilitate a direct conversation between the two team members to resolve the conflict collaboratively — the exam generally favors confronting and collaborating over avoiding or unilaterally deciding for the team.
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Questions, answered.

What are the three PMP exam domains?

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People, Process, and Business Environment — as of the current exam version, they're weighted at roughly 33%, 41%, and 26% respectively.

How many questions are on the PMP exam?

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180 questions, including a mix of multiple choice, multiple response, matching, and other formats, taken over a 230-minute testing window.

How many times can I take the PMP exam?

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Up to three attempts within one year of your exam eligibility, per PMI's current policy.

Is Cambo affiliated with PMI?

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No. Cambo is an independent study tool and isn't produced, endorsed, or affiliated with the Project Management Institute.

Do I need work experience to sit for the PMP?

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Yes — PMI requires a combination of education and verified project management experience (the exact hours depend on your degree level) before you're eligible to sit for the exam.

What score do I need to pass the PMP?

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PMI doesn't publish a fixed passing percentage — performance is reported against each domain using a proficiency scale, and passing requires demonstrating sufficient proficiency across all three domains.

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