What the PMI-PBA exam looks like
PMI-PBA validates business analysis across the project life cycle โ needs assessment, planning, requirements analysis, traceability & monitoring, and solution evaluation.
PMI-PBA exam at a glance
| Certifying body | PMI |
|---|---|
| Number of questions | 200 |
| Time allowed | 240 minutes (4h) |
| Question format | Single best answer (multiple choice), Multiple response (choose two or more) |
| Scoring | Reported as proficiency by domain (Above / Target / Below Target) โ no fixed percentage pass mark. |
| Open / closed book | Closed book |
PMI-PBA syllabus & domain weighting
How the 200 questions are distributed across the exam content outline.
Question types on PMI-PBA
- Single best answer (multiple choice)
- Multiple response (choose two or more)
How PMI-PBA is scored
PMI reports proficiency by domain rather than a single percentage pass score.
How to prepare for PMI-PBA
- 1Study to the blueprint
Weight your prep to the domains above โ the heaviest domain (Requirements Elicitation & Analysis) carries the most marks.
- 2Practice timed questions
Rehearse at exam pace โ 1.2 minutes per question on average.
- 3Master the question types
Get comfortable with single best answer (multiple choice), multiple response (choose two or more) before test day.
- 4Take full mock exams
Sit at least a few full-length, timed mocks and review every explanation until your weak domains are green.
PMI-PBA exam pattern โ FAQ
How many questions are on the PMI-PBA exam?๏ผ
The PMI-PBA exam has 200 questions.
How long is the PMI-PBA exam?๏ผ
You get 240 minutes (4h) to complete the PMI-PBA exam.
What is the passing score for PMI-PBA?๏ผ
PMI reports proficiency by domain rather than a single percentage pass score.
What question types are on the PMI-PBA exam?๏ผ
Single best answer (multiple choice), Multiple response (choose two or more).
What topics does the PMI-PBA exam cover?๏ผ
Needs Assessment (18%); Business Analysis Planning (22%); Requirements Elicitation & Analysis (35%); Traceability & Monitoring (15%); Solution Evaluation (10%).