PMP EXAM - formula- and calculation-based questions

Riad Alhammoud Project management| Langan Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Dear PMI team,

I am currently preparing for the PMP exam and plan to take it shortly.

With the release of PMBOK Guide 8 and the increased focus on principles and value delivery, I would appreciate hearing from recent PMP exam takers.

Are formula- and calculation-based questions (such as EVM, CPI, SPI, SV, CV, EAC, etc.) still appearing on the exam, or is the focus now mainly on interpreting project performance and situational scenarios?

Thank you for sharing your recent exam experience.

Regards,

Riad Alhammoud

Posted: Jun 8, 2026 1:53 PM

Rami Kaibni

Community Champion

Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Riad, although I earned my PMP several years ago, even then there were very few questions that required calculating EVM metrics or using formulas directly. I doubt that has changed significantly. In my experience, what matters more is understanding what the metrics mean and how they inform project decisions. Rather than memorizing formulas alone, focus on interpreting indicators such as CPI, SPI, CV, and SV, and understanding what they reveal about project performance, forecasting, and corrective actions.

Posted: Jun 8, 2026 2:37 PM

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PMP EXAM - formula- and calculation-based questions

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