CompTIA Project+

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CompTIA Project+ Exam Format

PK0-005

Everything the official exam blueprint specifies: question count, time limit, scoring and the weight each domain carries. The CompTIA Project+ certification is designed to validate the essential skills required to manage projects throughout their entire lifecycle. Unlike general project management certifications, Project+ specifically targets the unique demands of the IT industry. It covers the fundamental concepts of project management, including the ability to navigate various project lifecycles, utilize industry-standard tools, and manage documentation effectively. Candidates demonstrate proficiency in planning, executing, and closing projects while maintaining alignment with organizational governance and IT-specific constraints. The exam ensures that professionals can lead teams, manage stakeholders, and mitigate risks within a technical environment, making it a cornerstone for those moving into project coordination or management roles within technology sectors.

90 questions
90 min
75% to pass
4 domains

Exam facts at a glance

The published specifications for this certification.

SpecificationValue
Questions90
Time limit90 minutes (60s per question)
Passing score75% — 710 (on a scale of 100-900)
Domains4
LevelProfessional
Question bank here90 questions
Published formatMaximum of 90 questions, 90 minutes
SourceOfficial exam specification, published by the vendor

Official domain weights

The percentage of the exam each domain carries. Weight your revision by these numbers, not by what you find hardest.

DomainWeightTopicsPractice Qs
Tools and Documentation19%
  • Project management software
  • Change management documentation
  • Communication plans
  • +2 more
17
Project Lifecycle Phases30%
  • Project initiation
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Execution and monitoring
  • +2 more
27
Project Management Concepts33%
  • Project life cycles
  • Organizational structures
  • Project roles and responsibilities
  • +2 more
30
Basics of IT and Governance18%
  • IT governance frameworks
  • Compliance and regulations
  • Security considerations in projects
  • +1 more
16

The heaviest domain is Tools and Documentation at 19%, and that is where lost points cost you the most. Certilum scores you per domain so you can see the difference between a knowledge gap and a formatting problem.

Note from the vendor record: Exam version V5, launched 2022-11-08. Bundles and regional pricing vary; voucher valid 12 months; delivered via Pearson VUE. Official exam page

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