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PMI-CP™ — PMI CONSTRUCTION
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE | LATEST
UPDATE 2026/2027 | PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | EXAM REVIEW.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PMI-CP Certification Overview, Eligibility, and Exam Logistics
2. Contracts Management
3. Stakeholder Engagement
4. Strategy and Scope Management
5. Project Governance
6. Exam Preparation Strategies and Mindset
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Question 1: What are the four domains of the PMI-CP examination?
A) Initiating, Planning, Executing, and Closing
B) Contracts Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategy and Scope Management, and
Project Governance
C) Scope, Schedule, Cost, and Quality
D) Risk, Procurement, Communication, and Integration
Correct Answer: B) Contracts Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategy and
Scope Management, and Project Governance
The PMI-CP Examination Content Outline divides the exam into four domains: Contracts
Management (50%), Stakeholder Engagement (30%), Strategy and Scope Management
(15%), and Project Governance (5%). These domains reflect the construction professional's
responsibilities across contract administration, stakeholder communication, strategic scope
management, and governance oversight .
Question 2: What is the weight of the Contracts Management domain on the PMI-CP exam?
A) 15%
B) 30%
C) 50%
D) 5%
Correct Answer: C) 50%
Contracts Management carries 50% of the exam weight, the highest of any domain. This
domain covers risk management, risk tools, claims processes, contract lifecycles, and
Interface Management. Approximately 60 of the 120 total questions come from this domain .
Question 3: What is the weight of the Stakeholder Engagement domain on the PMI-CP exam?
A) 15%
B) 30%
C) 50%
D) 5%
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Correct Answer: B) 30%
Stakeholder Engagement carries 30% of the exam weight, the second-largest domain. This
domain covers communication tools, stakeholder engagement strategies, communication
issue prevention and mitigation, and stakeholder management. Approximately 36 of the 120
total questions come from this domain .
Question 4: How many questions are on the PMI-CP exam?
A) 80
B) 100
C) 120
D) 150
Correct Answer: C) 120
The PMI-CP exam consists of 120 multiple-choice and scenario-based questions. The exam is
closed-book and is administered at Pearson VUE testing centers or via online proctoring.
The questions are drawn from the built-environment curriculum developed from PMI's Job
Task Analysis .
Question 5: How much time is allotted to complete the PMI-CP exam?
A) 180 minutes
B) 200 minutes
C) 230 minutes
D) 240 minutes
Correct Answer: C) 230 minutes
The PMI-CP exam allots 230 minutes (approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes) to complete
the exam. The exam is computer-based and is available in English, Arabic, Korean, Brazilian
Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), French, German, Japanese, and Spanish .
Question 6: What are the eligibility requirements for the PMI-CP certification?
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A) Bachelor's degree and 5 years of construction experience
B) Complete four course training modules and 3 years of on-the-job experience in
construction projects
C) 10 years of construction experience and a PMP certification
D) No experience required, only 35 hours of training
Correct Answer: B) Complete four course training modules and 3 years of on-the-job
experience in construction projects
Before applying, candidates must complete the four foundational course modules in any
order. Each self-paced module is a 6-10 hour commitment. Candidates must also have at
least 3 years of on-the-job experience in construction projects or built environment projects,
which must be within the past 10 years .
Question 7: What is the minimum passing score for the PMI-CP exam?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) PMI does not publish a fixed numerical passing score
Correct Answer: D) PMI does not publish a fixed numerical passing score
PMI does not publicly disclose a specific passing score for the PMI-CP exam. Instead,
candidates receive a pass or fail result. The passing standard is set by psychometric analysis
against a defined proficiency standard. Candidates commonly estimate the passing threshold
at approximately 70% to 75% based on reported experience .
Question 8: A construction professional is managing a complex petrochemical facility project
with novel technology and significant regulatory uncertainty. The organization wants to
assess the project's readiness to proceed to detailed design. Which tool is most appropriate for
this assessment?
A) Monte Carlo simulation
B) Integrated Project Risk Assessment (IPRA)
PMI-CP™ — PMI CONSTRUCTION
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
EXAMINATION STUDY GUIDE | LATEST
UPDATE 2026/2027 | PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | EXAM REVIEW.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PMI-CP Certification Overview, Eligibility, and Exam Logistics
2. Contracts Management
3. Stakeholder Engagement
4. Strategy and Scope Management
5. Project Governance
6. Exam Preparation Strategies and Mindset
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Question 1: What are the four domains of the PMI-CP examination?
A) Initiating, Planning, Executing, and Closing
B) Contracts Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategy and Scope Management, and
Project Governance
C) Scope, Schedule, Cost, and Quality
D) Risk, Procurement, Communication, and Integration
Correct Answer: B) Contracts Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategy and
Scope Management, and Project Governance
The PMI-CP Examination Content Outline divides the exam into four domains: Contracts
Management (50%), Stakeholder Engagement (30%), Strategy and Scope Management
(15%), and Project Governance (5%). These domains reflect the construction professional's
responsibilities across contract administration, stakeholder communication, strategic scope
management, and governance oversight .
Question 2: What is the weight of the Contracts Management domain on the PMI-CP exam?
A) 15%
B) 30%
C) 50%
D) 5%
Correct Answer: C) 50%
Contracts Management carries 50% of the exam weight, the highest of any domain. This
domain covers risk management, risk tools, claims processes, contract lifecycles, and
Interface Management. Approximately 60 of the 120 total questions come from this domain .
Question 3: What is the weight of the Stakeholder Engagement domain on the PMI-CP exam?
A) 15%
B) 30%
C) 50%
D) 5%
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Correct Answer: B) 30%
Stakeholder Engagement carries 30% of the exam weight, the second-largest domain. This
domain covers communication tools, stakeholder engagement strategies, communication
issue prevention and mitigation, and stakeholder management. Approximately 36 of the 120
total questions come from this domain .
Question 4: How many questions are on the PMI-CP exam?
A) 80
B) 100
C) 120
D) 150
Correct Answer: C) 120
The PMI-CP exam consists of 120 multiple-choice and scenario-based questions. The exam is
closed-book and is administered at Pearson VUE testing centers or via online proctoring.
The questions are drawn from the built-environment curriculum developed from PMI's Job
Task Analysis .
Question 5: How much time is allotted to complete the PMI-CP exam?
A) 180 minutes
B) 200 minutes
C) 230 minutes
D) 240 minutes
Correct Answer: C) 230 minutes
The PMI-CP exam allots 230 minutes (approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes) to complete
the exam. The exam is computer-based and is available in English, Arabic, Korean, Brazilian
Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), French, German, Japanese, and Spanish .
Question 6: What are the eligibility requirements for the PMI-CP certification?
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A) Bachelor's degree and 5 years of construction experience
B) Complete four course training modules and 3 years of on-the-job experience in
construction projects
C) 10 years of construction experience and a PMP certification
D) No experience required, only 35 hours of training
Correct Answer: B) Complete four course training modules and 3 years of on-the-job
experience in construction projects
Before applying, candidates must complete the four foundational course modules in any
order. Each self-paced module is a 6-10 hour commitment. Candidates must also have at
least 3 years of on-the-job experience in construction projects or built environment projects,
which must be within the past 10 years .
Question 7: What is the minimum passing score for the PMI-CP exam?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) PMI does not publish a fixed numerical passing score
Correct Answer: D) PMI does not publish a fixed numerical passing score
PMI does not publicly disclose a specific passing score for the PMI-CP exam. Instead,
candidates receive a pass or fail result. The passing standard is set by psychometric analysis
against a defined proficiency standard. Candidates commonly estimate the passing threshold
at approximately 70% to 75% based on reported experience .
Question 8: A construction professional is managing a complex petrochemical facility project
with novel technology and significant regulatory uncertainty. The organization wants to
assess the project's readiness to proceed to detailed design. Which tool is most appropriate for
this assessment?
A) Monte Carlo simulation
B) Integrated Project Risk Assessment (IPRA)
