PMI-RMP Syllabus: Sections and Question Counts
How the 115 PMI-RMP questions split by section: Risk Identification 23.5%, Risk Analysis 22.6%, with the topics in each section and the source.
- Questions and time
- 115 questions · 150 minutes
- Pass mark
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How the questions are split
The exam has 115 questions in 150 minutes, split across the sections according to the exam specification from Project Management Institute (PMI).
| Section | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Strategy and Planning | 25 | 21.7% |
| Risk Identification | 27 | 23.5% |
| Risk Analysis | 26 | 22.6% |
| Risk Response | 15 | 13% |
| Monitor and Close Risks | 22 | 19.1% |
| Total | 115 | 100% |
The two largest sections are Risk Identification and Risk Analysis: together 53 of the 115 questions (46.1%). Start with them, then take the rest in order of size.
Notes on this split
- The certification exam includes single-answer and multiple-answer questions. This bank provides single-answer supplementary practice, not a complete replica of the exam.
Topics in each section
Risk Strategy and Planning (25 questions)
- Review preliminary documents
- Assess the project environment
- Align risk thresholds and appetite
- Establish the risk strategy
- Document the risk management plan
- Lead stakeholder risk activities
Risk Identification (27 questions)
- Conduct identification exercises
- Examine assumptions and constraints
- Document triggers and thresholds
- Develop the risk register
Risk Analysis (26 questions)
- Perform qualitative analysis
- Perform quantitative analysis
- Assess threats and opportunities
Risk Response (15 questions)
- Plan risk responses
- Implement risk responses
Monitor and Close Risks (22 questions)
- Analyze performance data
- Monitor residual and secondary risks
- Update documents and close expired risks
- Monitor overall project risk
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