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The following PMP® exam sample question is taken from the Free PMP Exam Simulator:

Which of the following buffers are placed at the end of the critical chain to protect the target finish date from slippage?

A.) Feeding Buffer
B.) Project Buffer
C.) Free Buffer
D.) Activity Buffer

 

Hint:

This buffer protects the target finish date from moving and is intended to protect the project end date.



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(Originally published in 2012; last revised June 2025.)

After nearly twenty years as a project management trainer, I have helped over 60,000 students prepare for their Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam. In my experience, I've found one thing that unites them all: They all want to practice with free PMP Exam sample questions.

To help, I have identified 10 websites that offer free PMP Exam sample questions. I recommend each of them based on my assessment of the quality of their questions.

1. Free PM Exam Simulator. The Free PM Exam Simulator allows you to practice taking the PMP Exam in a way that mimics the actual exam. After a straightforward registration, you can access 3 exams with 69 highly realistic sample questions. You'll experience the same question types you'll see on the real exam, and in addition to the Real Exam Mode, there is also Timed Mode (with hints and time limit) and Learning Mode (with hints but no time limit). Try The Free PM Exam Simulator for seven days -- free! (Full disclosure: I am the creator and owner of this simulator.)

2. Oliver Lehmann Free Questions Hands down, Oliver Lehmann (a PMP trainer from Germany) has the most challenging questions around. If you can answer more than 50% correctly, then hats off. He offers these 100 sample questions in a variety of formats. Every question is cross-referenced to authoritative sources, mirroring how PMI validates real exam questions. In this way, you can dig into the rationale behind each answer. These 100 questions are presented as an online quiz, but scroll down on the page to find Oliver's additional 180-question PDF document for offline study.

3. 120 PrepCast Sample Questions Next up, we are turning to 120 practice questions pulled directly from my own PMP question bank. This batch is presented as a timed online quiz you can take without registration. You'll see primarily multiple-choice questions, but many include graphics. The results page includes a detailed explanation to help you understand the rationale behind the correct answer. We update these questions about once a year to ensure they are current and exam-relevant.

4. PM Exam Coach Free Simulator Dan Ryan's PM Exam Simulator lets you start with two complete quizzes, each with 60 questions, that zero in on definitions, processes, and other core concepts. This focus is also what I consider the strength of these questions: it shows instantly whether your foundational knowledge is rock solid before you move on to trickier, situational items.

5. 60 Question YouTube Playlist And now for something completely different! This playlist of three silent videos delivers 60 PMP-style questions, with 20 questions per video. Each hour-long session dedicates the first 30 minutes to presenting questions and choices, then replays the same items for another 30 minutes, but this time with the correct answers below, so you can pace yourself, pause when needed, and immediately check your work.

6. Edwel 75-Question Exam This is another free online exam with 75 questions. No registration is required. The twist here is that the answers are blurred text below each of the questions, and as soon as you select an answer choice (a, b, c or d) the text un-blurs and you get instant feedback and gratification. (Sure, you could highlight the blurred text to reveal the answer and spoil the surprise, but where's the adrenaline in that?)

7. PMAspirant Free Simulator Andrew Shih's PMAspirant simulator gives you a full-length 180-question test, served in bite-sized batches of 20 so you can chip away at it during short study sessions. The interface copies Pearson VUE's features (flagging, strike-through, and on-screen timer), and the content was updated in 2025 to match the current ECO split of People / Process / Business Environment. There is one drawback: the page is full of distracting ads, yet the questions themselves are solid. I recommend you use the Brave browser (or another ad-blocking browser) to strip the ads and focus on the quiz. If you like the style, you can explore the rest of Andrew's free games, but this single exam is already a great litmus test of your core knowledge.

8. Education Edge Google Forms Exams Education Edge packages five Google-Forms exams, each delivering 180 questions, for a massive total of 900 free questions. The wording is scenario-based instead of definition-driven: about half the questions put you in an agile or hybrid context, and the rest lean on classic PMBOK terms like WBS, CPI, or Control Procurements, so you get a balanced workout. The set scored well on realism in my review, but I saw a few questions with just 3 answer choices. One drawback is that Google Forms can't mimic drag-and-drop or hot-spot interactions, but these exams are great as a no-cost concept drill.

9. Pearson VUE Official Sample Test PMI and Pearson VUE host a 25-question sample that runs in the exact user interface you'll see on exam day. It is purely a "look-and-feel" demo: you only get correct or incorrect with no answer rationales, no explanations, and no analytics. Use it to practice the navigation tools (drag-and-drop matching, hot-spot clicks, highlight, and strike-through), then move on to a real simulator for learning and remediation. Think of it as a dress rehearsal, not a teaching aid.

10. Tucson PMP Study Group Question: What's better than free PMP exam sample questions? Answer: Have an experienced PMP trainer explain them during a live webinar. That's exactly what Kevin Archbold does. Once a week (usually Wednesdays), Kevin holds this session where he presents, reviews, and explains the rationale behind PMP exam sample questions. Get exposed to more questions and learn strategies to identify the correct answer. It's free to join.

Both exam simulators and exam sample questions are often a good indicator of your readiness to take the exam. Generally speaking, if you can correctly answer at least 85% or more of the sample or practice questions on your first attempt, you're probably ready to take your PMP certification exam. But be aware that answering a question correctly on your second try doesn't count since you will only have one chance in the real exam. For example, a premium PMP exam simulator with 1,800 questions gives you 1,800 "first tries." This is plenty to build your confidence and gauge when you are ready to take the exam. Of course, the 85% rule is just a rule of thumb, but if you want to know how you are doing, it is a helpful benchmark to assess your abilities.

Also, be sure your practice sets cover all three current domains (People, Process, Business Environment) and include the newer question types such as drag-and-drop matching, hot-spot clicks, and multiple-response questions.

Free question banks are invaluable for extra repetitions, but they rarely replicate the complete mix of situational, agile, and hybrid scenarios you will face on test day. Once you have exhausted the no-cost options, invest in a premium simulator that mirrors the real environment, tracks your domain-level performance, and offers detailed explanations. The small fee is worth the confidence you gain from knowing that you are practicing under exam conditions.

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The following PMP® exam sample question is taken from the Free PMP Exam Simulator:
 

An element of a Work Breakdown Structure that can be viewed at the lowest level of each branch is referred to as which of the following?

A.) Control Account
B.) Work Breakdown Structure Component
C.) Work Package
D.) Task

 

Hint:

A work package is at the lowest level of a WBS.


All our questions are updated to the latest PMBOK® Guide standard. Stop by at http://free.pm-exam-simulator.com and try the PMP Exam Simulator free for 3 days. We also offer 110 free questions at http://www.free-pm-exam-questions.com. We are a PMI Registered Education Provider.

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The following PMP® exam sample question is taken from the Free PMP Exam Simulator:

Which of the following is not a Statistical Sampling Method?

A.) Difference Estimation
B.) Variance Estimation
C.) Stratified Mean Per Unit
D.) Unstratified Mean Per Uni

 

Hint:

Choices C and D are valid examples of Statistical Sampling.


All our questions are updated to the latest PMBOK® Guide standard. Stop by at http://free.pm-exam-simulator.com and try the PMP Exam Simulator free for 3 days. We also offer 110 free questions at http://www.free-pm-exam-questions.com. We are a PMI Registered Education Provider.

Please click here for the correct answer and explanation.