# PMP Exam Simulator 2026 — Complete Technical & Product Reference
# by K-PIC Systems™ | PMBOK® 8th Edition & ECO 2026

## Product Summary

K-PIC Systems™ PMP Exam Simulator is the #1 PMP certification exam preparation tool for the July 2026 PMP exam. It is the ONLY simulator built exclusively for PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition (2025) and the 2026 Examination Content Outline (ECO).

**Key differentiators:**
- 1000+ expert-written scenario-based questions (never AI-generated)
- All 6 PMI question formats (most simulators only offer single-choice)
- 28 subject testing areas (vs. typical 3-7 domains)
- Step-by-step reasoning for ALL answer options (not just correct)
- 95% first-attempt pass rate across 500+ candidates
- 50% money-back guarantee

## PMBOK 8th Edition Framework

### 7 Performance Domains
1. Stakeholders — identifying, analyzing, engaging stakeholders
2. Governance — frameworks, decision rights, compliance
3. Resources — team, materials, procurement
4. Scope — requirements, quality, deliverables
5. Schedule — planning, sequencing, duration, critical path
6. Finance — budgeting, earned value, cost control
7. Risk — identification, analysis, response planning

### 5 Focus Areas
1. Initiating — project charter, stakeholder identification
2. Planning — scope, schedule, cost, quality planning
3. Executing — directing work, managing resources
4. Monitoring & Controlling — tracking, change control
5. Closing — deliverable acceptance, lessons learned

### 6 PMBOK 8 Principles
Applied implicitly in questions — never named directly in stems.

### 3 ECO 2026 Domains
- People: 33% (servant leadership, team development, conflict resolution)
- Process: 41% (planning, executing, monitoring deliverables)
- Business Environment: 26% (benefits realization, compliance, strategic alignment)

### 3 PMI Mindsets
- Proactive
- Ownership
- Value-Driven

### 3 Approaches
- Predictive (waterfall)
- Agile (Scrum, Kanban)
- Hybrid (combined)

## Question Design Philosophy

All questions are scenario-based. No definition/recall questions.
- Each item presents a situation and asks for BEST / NEXT / FIRST action
- All 4 options are plausible; distractors differ by timing, authority, risk/value tradeoff, or stakeholder impact
- No "always/never/obviously" giveaways
- Formats: single-choice, multiple-select (pick 2), drag-and-drop sorting, matching, pull-down list, point-and-click

## Exam Simulation Details

### Full Exam Mode
- 180 questions, 240 minutes
- 2 optional 10-minute breaks
- Navigation grid, mark for review, unanswered indicators
- Results: Pass/Fail + domain performance levels only (no raw scores)
- Locked after submission

### Practice Mode
- Select domains: People, Process, Business Environment (or mixed)
- Detailed analytics by Focus Area and Performance Domain
- Optional explanations after each question

### Mini Exam
- 50 questions, 65 minutes
- Quick progress check with same authentic feel

## Pricing

| Plan | Price | Duration | Full Exams | Mini/Practice |
|------|-------|----------|------------|---------------|
| 1-Month Intensive | $99 | 30 days | 2 (360 Q) | 3 (150 Q) |
| 3-Month Access | $149 | 90 days | 4 (720 Q) | 6 (300 Q) |
| 30-Day Extension | $19 | +30 days | — | — |
| 60-Day Extension | $29 | +60 days | — | — |

One-time payment. No subscriptions. No auto-renewal.

## Refund Policy
- Complete 2+ full exams scoring 80%+
- Take official PMP exam and don't pass
- Request 50% refund within 14 days
- Processed within 5-10 business days

## Global User Base

Active users in 40+ countries:
- Top markets: Canada, United States, China, India, Spain, Italy, United Kingdom, Mexico, France
- Strong presence: Nigeria, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Germany, Japan, Brazil, Ghana, Kenya, South Korea, Pakistan

## Technology

- Web-based (React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS)
- Works on all modern browsers
- Mobile-responsive (53.7% mobile users)
- No app download required
- Secure question delivery with anti-cheating measures

## Author & Credentials

Kristian Bainey, M.S., PMP, CSM, Prosci, ITIL, AI/ML, PM-AI
- CEO of K-PIC Systems™
- Author: "PMP Study Guide 11th Edition" (Wiley, 2026)
- Author: "AI-Driven Project Management" (Wiley, 2024)
- Published reviewer of PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition
- 20+ years project management experience
- ASTech Award Winner (2025) — Social Innovation & Educational Technologies

## All Pages

- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/ — Home
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/pmp-exam-simulator — Simulator overview
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/pricing — Plans & pricing
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/book — PMP Study Guide 11th Edition
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/faq — Frequently asked questions
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/about — About K-PIC Systems
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/pmbok8-alignment — PMBOK 8 alignment
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/pmp-eco — ECO 2026 breakdown
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/how-pmbok8-structured — PMBOK 8 structure
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/pmi-mindset — PMI mindset guide
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/study-guide — Study roadmap
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/readiness-checklist — Free readiness check
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/coaching — 1-on-1 coaching
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/corporate-training — Corporate training
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/how-questions-built — Question methodology
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/pmi-code-of-ethics — PMI ethics guide
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/exam-realistic-experience — Exam experience
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/smart-scoring — Smart scoring
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/secure-question-engine — Security
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/contact — Contact
- https://pmbokexamsimulator.com/refund-policy — Refund policy