PMP People Domain Practice Questions
The People domain is 33% of the PMP exam: about 59 of the 180 questions. It tests how you lead and support a team, resolve conflict, engage stakeholders and communicate, across predictive, agile and hybrid projects. Practice it free, with an explanation for every option.
180 questions in the July 2026 format: a case-study section first, then two sections of independent questions, on one 240-minute clock, with a score by domain and an explanation for every option. 59 of the 180 questions are People, as on the real exam.
Or try the free People drill- 135 original People questions, every option explained
- 33% of the exam, about 59 of 180 questions
- 8 tasks in the July 2026 outline
A medical device project must be approved by a national regulator. How should the regulator be treated in stakeholder planning?
The 8 People tasks
- Task 1: Develop a common vision
- Task 2: Manage conflicts
- Task 3: Lead the project team
- Task 4: Engage stakeholders
- Task 5: Align stakeholder expectations
- Task 6: Manage stakeholder expectations
- Task 7: Help ensure knowledge transfer
- Task 8: Plan and manage communication
Task names as printed in PMI’s July 2026 Examination Content Outline. Every exam form includes questions on every task in the domain.
People practice by topic
- Team Leadership
Leading the team: a shared vision, servant leadership, empowerment, roles, team development and knowledge transfer. Tasks I-1, I-3, I-7.
Free leadership drill - Conflict Management
Finding the source of a conflict, choosing a resolution approach and keeping to ground rules. Tasks I-2.
Free conflict drill - Stakeholder Engagement
Identifying, analyzing and engaging stakeholders, and aligning and managing their expectations. Tasks I-4, I-5, I-6.
Free stakeholders drill - Communication Management
Communication strategy, channels, transparency, feedback loops and reporting to sponsors and governance. Tasks I-8.
Free communication drill
Free People domain drill (ten questions across its topics)
59 People questions in a full timed mock
180 questions in the July 2026 format: a case-study section first, then two sections of independent questions, on one 240-minute clock, with a score by domain and an explanation for every option. 59 of the 180 questions are People, as on the real exam.
Or try the free People drillCommon questions
How much of the PMP exam is the People domain?
People is 33% of the exam under the July 2026 Examination Content Outline, about 59 of the 180 questions. It has eight tasks: develop a common vision, manage conflicts, lead the project team, engage stakeholders, align stakeholder expectations, manage stakeholder expectations, help ensure knowledge transfer, and plan and manage communication.
What kind of questions are in the People domain?
Mostly situational questions: a short scenario about a team or a stakeholder and four plausible actions. The best answer usually addresses the root cause directly, involves the right people and respects the team’s ownership of its work, rather than escalating at once or acting alone.
Other PMP domains
Domains, tasks, question types and format: PMI: Project Management Professional (PMP)® Examination Content Outline, July 2026 PMP Certification Exam Update · PMI: PMP certification page (exam format, domains and breaks), checked November 2026.
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