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CompTIA Project+

PK0-005

CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) is a vendor-neutral, entry-level project management certification for people who run small-to-medium projects without committing to the heavier PMP track. It validates that you can lead a project through its full life cycle, manage constraints, and keep stakeholders aligned. For coordinators and "accidental" project managers, it is often the credential a promotion, a contract renewal, or an employer's training requirement hinges on — so a single failed attempt can stall the very timeline you are trying to protect. This page breaks down exactly what the exam tests, how it is delivered, and how to get it done right the first time.

90 Minutes
Max 90 Questions
Pass at 710 / 900
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Exam Spec Sheet

Provider CompTIA
Exam Code PK0-005
Format Multiple-choice + performance-based
Duration 90 minutes
Questions Maximum of 90
Scoring 710 to pass (scale 100–900)
Fee ~$358 voucher (USD)
Delivery Pearson VUE (center or OnVUE)
Validity 3 yrs (CE) for new certs
Languages English, Japanese, Thai
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EXAM FORMAT

How the CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) exam is built — at a glance

90

Questions, maximum

Up to 90 items combining single- and multiple-response multiple choice with scenario-driven performance-based questions that ask you to apply project decisions, not just recall definitions.

90

Minutes total

A single 90-minute window — roughly one minute per question if you hit the cap. There is no separate adaptive engine; pacing and reading the longer scenario items quickly are the main time risks.

710

Passing scaled score

Scored on a 100–900 scale with 710 required to pass. The result is pass/fail with a scaled score — CompTIA does not publish a per-domain breakdown of correct answers needed.

Vendor-neutral by design

Project+ is methodology-agnostic. It does not lock you into PMBOK, PRINCE2, or Agile alone — instead it tests core concepts and life-cycle phases that apply across frameworks, which makes it a practical fit for hybrid and predictive (waterfall) project environments alike.

Concepts over heavy math

Unlike the PMP, Project+ has no eligibility application and far less calculation. The hard part is breadth: you are expected to recognize the right tool, document, communication channel, or governance step for a given scenario, across the full project life cycle, under time pressure.

WHAT'S TESTED

Four weighted domains — bars show each domain's share of the PK0-005 exam

1

Project Management Concepts

33%

Roles and responsibilities, schedules and resources, cost and quality, risk, and the constraints that shape every project. The single largest domain on the exam.

2

Project Life Cycle Phases

30%

Discovery and initiation, planning, execution, and closing — knowing which activities, deliverables, and decisions belong in each phase of a project's life.

3

Tools & Documentation

19%

Project tools, communication methods, and the documents and artifacts — charters, schedules, status reports, change requests — that keep work on track and stakeholders informed.

4

Basics of IT & Governance

18%

Foundational IT concepts in a project context, plus governance, compliance, and the policies and frameworks a project must operate within.

The two largest domains — Concepts and Life Cycle Phases — together account for roughly two-thirds of the exam, so a candidate who is strong on tools but shaky on phase activities or constraint trade-offs can still fall short of 710. Domain weights are published by CompTIA in the PK0-005 exam objectives and may change in future revisions, so always confirm against the official objectives PDF before test day.

DELIVERY & PROCTORING

Two ways to sit Project+ through Pearson VUE — and what to expect on test day

At a Pearson VUE test center

You sit the exam in a quiet, monitored room at a Pearson VUE testing center. Staff verify your government-issued ID, store your belongings, and provide the workstation and any erasable noteboard. Center seats are widely available worldwide and avoid any home-setup or connection risk.

Online via Pearson OnVUE

You take the exam from a private room at home, monitored by a live Pearson OnVUE proctor. You complete a system test, a webcam room scan, and an ID check beforehand. The same voucher covers either option, so you can choose based on your setup and comfort.

ID & identity check

A valid, unexpired government photo ID whose name matches your CompTIA / Pearson VUE profile exactly. The proctor captures a photo before the exam unlocks.

Environment scan

For OnVUE: a clear desk, no second monitor, no phone within reach, and a 360° webcam scan of the room. No one else may enter for the duration of the exam.

During the exam

Stay in frame and on-camera throughout. There are no scheduled breaks in the 90-minute window. Talking aloud, leaving the seat, or losing connection can flag the session.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS

Project+ is built for people who run projects without a heavy PM title

  • Project coordinators and "accidental" project managers
  • IT and technical staff who manage small-to-medium projects
  • Professionals building toward the PMP or CAPM later
  • Career changers moving into project or program roles
  • Anyone whose employer requires a vendor-neutral PM credential

PREREQUISITES & DIFFICULTY

No formal requirements — but the breadth is real

  • No formal prerequisites and no eligibility application
  • CompTIA recommends 6–12 months of hands-on project experience
  • Familiarity with project life-cycle phases and core documents
  • Comfort reading scenario questions quickly under time pressure

Difficulty: Project+ is more approachable than the PMP, but it is not a guaranteed pass. The challenge is breadth and precise terminology — knowing the right tool, document, or phase activity for each scenario rather than deep math. Most candidates invest several weeks of focused study, which is exactly the kind of pressure point our help is designed to remove.

HOW EXAM ASSIST HELPS YOU PASS PROJECT+

Project+ is a broad, time-boxed exam sitting between you and a promotion, a contract requirement, or your next certification. Exam Assist pairs you with a vetted CompTIA specialist and works on a pay-after-you-pass model — so the risk sits with us, not you. No upfront fee, guaranteed results: Exam Assist handles the sitting end to end, and you settle only after the verified result.

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The sitting is handled

Exam Assist handles the sitting end to end. You are matched with a CompTIA specialist who maps the work around the four PK0-005 domains and the Pearson VUE / OnVUE environment — discreetly and confidentially.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED

Straight answers about the CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) exam

What score do you need to pass CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005)? +
You need a 710 on a scaled range of 100 to 900 to pass the PK0-005 exam. The score is scaled, not a simple percentage, so it does not map cleanly to a fixed number of correct answers. You either pass or fail — CompTIA reports a pass or fail result alongside your scaled score, not a percentile.
How many questions are on the Project+ exam and how long is it? +
The PK0-005 exam has a maximum of 90 questions delivered in 90 minutes. Questions are a mix of multiple-choice (single and multiple response) and performance-based items that ask you to apply project concepts to realistic scenarios. There is no required experience to sit the exam, though CompTIA recommends 6 to 12 months of hands-on project experience.
Can I take CompTIA Project+ online from home? +
Yes. Project+ is delivered through Pearson VUE, and you can choose either an in-person test center or the online OnVUE remotely proctored option you sit from a private room at home. OnVUE requires a webcam, a stable connection, a clear workspace, and a government ID check, and a live proctor monitors the full session.
Does the CompTIA Project+ certification expire? +
As of October 1, 2025, Project+ became a Continuing Education (CE) certification: new certifications earned on or after that date are valid for three years and renew through CompTIA's CE program with 30 CEUs. Certifications earned before October 1, 2025 keep their older good-for-life status. Always confirm current renewal terms on CompTIA's site.
How much does the CompTIA Project+ exam cost? +
CompTIA's standard PK0-005 voucher lists at roughly US$358, though authorized resellers and training bundles frequently sell vouchers in the US$280 to US$300 range. The same voucher works for either an online OnVUE exam or an in-person Pearson VUE test center sitting.
Do I pay Exam Assist before or after I see my Project+ result? +
You settle only after your verified passing result is confirmed. There is no upfront fee — you share your exam details, receive an honest feasibility answer, and decide before any money changes hands. We advertise a guaranteed pass with money back if you do not pass; we offer a transparent, results-first arrangement.
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