Question 1

Is PrepFast updated for PMBOK 8 and the July 2026 exam content outline?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every question was written against the exam content outline that took effect in July 2026 and the PMBOK Guide, 8th Edition, covering all three domains and 26 tasks. That includes the question types introduced for this version: point and click, matching, enhanced matching, multiple response and the rest. We are not running a PMBOK 6 or 7 bank with a new label on the front, which is worth checking on any simulator you compare us with.

Question 2

Can I access the simulator on my mobile device?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Our platform is fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices, including complex interactions like drag-and-drop which adapt seamlessly to touch interfaces.

Question 3

Is the PrepFast simulator harder or easier than the real PMP exam?

Accepted Answer

We aim for the same level, not harder. Our questions follow the domain weighting and question types set out in the 2026 exam content outline, and the situational items are written with two defensible options rather than one obvious one. That makes a 75% here a conservative reading rather than a flattering one.

Question 4

What happens if I accidentally close my browser during an exam?

Accepted Answer

Your progress is constantly saved to our database. If you close your browser, lose connection, or accidentally refresh, you can resume exactly where you left off, and the timer will account for the elapsed time.

Question 5

What is the PMP passing score, and what does "Above Target" mean?

Accepted Answer

PMI does not publish a passing percentage. You are rated in each of the three domains as Above Target, Target, Below Target or Needs Improvement, and your overall result comes from that combination rather than a raw mark. This is why chasing a single number is the wrong goal. Aim to sit at or above Target in all three domains in practice, because a strong Process score does not rescue a weak Business Environment one.

Question 6

I keep getting the "what should the project manager do first" questions wrong. Will PrepFast fix that?

Accepted Answer

That is the most common way to fail an exam whose content you already know. Those questions test sequence and judgement: gather information before acting, check the plan before escalating, speak to the person before going to their manager. PrepFast gives every option its own explanation, so when you choose B you see why B fails and what choosing it would have cost, alongside the PMBOK reference and the ECO task being tested. A wrong answer is only useful if you find out why it was wrong.

Question 7

Do I still need a 35 contact hour course, or is a simulator enough?

Accepted Answer

You need both, and they do different jobs. PMI requires 35 contact hours of project management education before you can apply, and PrepFast does not provide them. We are a practice and readiness tool, not a training course, and we do not issue contact hours or PDUs. Complete an approved course to become eligible, then use a simulator to find out whether you are actually ready to sit. Skipping the second step is how prepared people still fail.

Question 8

How long does PMP prep take? Is 30 days enough?

Accepted Answer

Thirty days is enough if your 35 contact hours are done and you can practice most days. Eight to twelve weeks is the more usual range for someone working full time. Be honest about which one you are. If your exam is booked and close, 30 days of access is the right amount of runway. If your date is more than a month out or not booked yet, 90 days costs $40 more and removes a deadline you invented for yourself.

Question 9

What happens if I fail the PMP exam? What does a retake cost?

Accepted Answer

Your eligibility period runs for one year from approval and allows three attempts within it, so a fail is not the end of the road. PMI charges a re-examination fee for each retake, lower than the first sitting but still many times the price of a simulator. Check the current figure on pmi.org, because fees change and differ for members. On our side, 90 days plan can be extended by 15 days, and if you are preparing for a retake, contact us about access.

Question 10

What score should I be hitting in mock exams before I book the real PMP exam?

Accepted Answer

There is no official number, because PMI does not publish a passing percentage. The working benchmark most candidates use is 75% or better on full length, timed 180 question mock exams, across at least three separate attempts, with no single domain sitting below 70%. One good score is noise. Three in a row is a signal. If you are scoring in the 60s, more questions on their own will not fix it, so go back to the weakest domain first and drill that.

Question 11

How many practice questions do I need before exam day?

Accepted Answer

Candidates commonly report answering between 1,000 and 2,000 questions and sitting at least three full length 180 question mocks under real timing. The mix matters more than the total. Five hundred questions you actually reviewed will do more than two thousand you clicked through. PrepFast holds 3,000+ questions, which is enough to keep every session fresh across a 90 day preparation with a rare chance of repeating yourself into false confidence.

Question 12

How is PrepFast different from PMI Study Hall?

Accepted Answer

Study Hall is PMI's own product, and its questions come from the organisation that writes the exam, which is a genuine advantage. Its trade-offs are that it bills quarterly until you cancel, the bank runs to roughly 790 to 1,120 questions depending on tier, and the explanations are brief. PrepFast is a one time payment from $29, holds 3,000+ questions, and explains every option rather than only the correct one. Plenty of candidates use both. If you can only choose one, choose by how you learn: official items, or explained items.

Master the PMP Exam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PrepFast updated for PMBOK 8 and the July 2026 exam content outline?

Can I access the simulator on my mobile device?

Is the PrepFast simulator harder or easier than the real PMP exam?

What happens if I accidentally close my browser during an exam?

What is the PMP passing score, and what does "Above Target" mean?

I keep getting the "what should the project manager do first" questions wrong. Will PrepFast fix that?

Do I still need a 35 contact hour course, or is a simulator enough?

How long does PMP prep take? Is 30 days enough?

What happens if I fail the PMP exam? What does a retake cost?

What score should I be hitting in mock exams before I book the real PMP exam?

How many practice questions do I need before exam day?

How is PrepFast different from PMI Study Hall?

Master the PMP Exam

Good morning, Alex.

Engineered for Performance

All 2026 Question Types

Deep-Dive Rationales

Read It. Then Drill It.

8.1.1 Constructing Team Charters

Domain Proficiency Over Time

Question Type Accuracy

Your study guide should behave like software.

Your course outline

Get oriented

Invest in your Career

30 Days

90 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PrepFast updated for PMBOK 8 and the July 2026 exam content outline?

Can I access the simulator on my mobile device?

Is the PrepFast simulator harder or easier than the real PMP exam?

What happens if I accidentally close my browser during an exam?

What is the PMP passing score, and what does "Above Target" mean?

I keep getting the "what should the project manager do first" questions wrong. Will PrepFast fix that?

Do I still need a 35 contact hour course, or is a simulator enough?

How long does PMP prep take? Is 30 days enough?

What happens if I fail the PMP exam? What does a retake cost?

What score should I be hitting in mock exams before I book the real PMP exam?

How many practice questions do I need before exam day?

How is PrepFast different from PMI Study Hall?