KNOWLEDGE based questions in PMP require you to identify the meaning of the situation based on your understanding of the facts provided. You will be provided with data that you have to analyze to find the correct answer. You’ll be tested on your proficiency to understand a concept well enough to identify the correct variable or course of action.

These questions also occasionally have wording such as, “What is the exception?” or “Group brainstorming encourages all of the following except…”. They will often ask you to identify an example chart, graph, special circumstance, variable, or application of a concept.

These questions also occasionally ask which processes belong to which Knowledge Area, or which Inputs, Tools & Techniques, or Outputs go with which process. Sometimes you are asked to identify an example chart or graph, such as recognizing a RACI or Pareto chart.

The knowledge-based questions are majorly based on the PMBOK® Guide or the concepts of project management. These questions are asked to test your knowledge of ITTOs, inputs, outputs, tools, techniques, etc. If the PMBOK® Guide has been followed properly, then the candidates can handle the majority of these questions without facing much trouble.

KNOWLEDGE based questions example

All of the following statements are true regarding issue logs except _________.                

• A) Issue logs are tools or techniques of the Manage Stakeholder Engagement process
• B) An issue log is known as an action item log
• C) Issue logs are tools or techniques of the Develop Project Team process
• D) Issue logs are tools or techniques of the Manage Project Team process

Explanation: D is the Correct Answer. Issue logs are tools or techniques of the Develop Project Team process, not the Manage Project Team process.

During which phase of the project would you suggest using an integrated change control process?

• A) Throughout the project
• B) Initiation
• C) Closure
• D) Execution

Explanation: A. Throughout the project. This process is performed throughout the project, from initiation through closure.

Here’s how to study for these with 3 key factors:

• Similar to definition questions, you simply have to know them. If you know the concepts, you’ll know what the circumstances tell you about the question. Visualization and application of each term will give you context, and you’ll remember them more.
• On practice questions, look out for choices that represent special cases. These choices tend to be correct and are characterized by words such as “often”, “sometimes”, “may”, “generally”, and “perhaps”.
• Beware of answer choices that represent generalizations, which may be characterized by words such as “always”, “never”, “must”, or “completely”.  These are often the incorrect choices.

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PMP Certification: Types of Questions 

Refer to the below for details on the different types of questions you may face in the PMP certification exam.

1. FORMULA based questions
2. SITUATIONAL based questions
3. DEFINITION based questions
4. KNOWLEDGE based questions
5. INTERPRETATIONAL based questions
6. SPECIFIC TECHNIQUE based questions
7. PMBOK GUIDE KNOWLEDGE based questions
8. ITTO (Inputs, Tools, Techniques & Outputs) based questions
9. Professional and Social Responsibility based questions. 
10. Combination questions 

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