CompTIA Project+ study guide · 2026

The 4 CompTIA Project+ domains, explained

4 domains and 24 official objectives. Project Management Concepts carries the most weight at 33%. Each guide explains what the domain covers, how its questions are framed and where candidates lose marks.

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Questions
Maximum of 90 (multiple choice and performance-based)
Time
90 minutes
Passing score
710 (on a scale of 100-900)
Outline
CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 V5 Exam Objectives, Document Version 7.0 (exam launched 8 November 2022)

Exam blueprint

Bar widths follow the official weights. Weight ranges are drawn at their midpoint.

  1. 1 33%
  2. 2 30%
  3. 3 19%
  4. 4 18%
  1. 1 Project Management Concepts
  2. 2 Project Life Cycle Phases
  3. 3 Tools and Documentation
  4. 4 Basics of IT and Governance

All 4 domains

24 official objectives 80–105 hrs suggested study

  1. Domain 01 33%

    Project Management Concepts

    The heaviest Project+ domain: methodologies, change control, risk and issue handling, scheduling, quality, communication, meetings, teams and procurement. Most scenario questions in other domains lean on the vocabulary built here.

    Inside this domain

    • Explain the basic characteristics of a project and various methodologies and frameworks used in IT projects.
    • Compare and contrast Agile vs. Waterfall concepts.
    • Given a scenario, apply the change control process throughout the project life cycle.
    • Given a scenario, perform risk management activities.
    • and 7 more objectives

    Watch for The small change

    Objectives
    11
    Questions est.
    ~30
    Study time est.
    25–35 hrs
  2. Domain 02 30%

    Project Life Cycle Phases

    Five objectives that follow a project from business case to sign-off. Most questions ask which activity belongs in the current phase and what has to be true before the project can move on.

    Inside this domain

    • Explain the value of artifacts in the discovery/concept preparation phase for a project.
    • Given a scenario, perform activities during the project initiation phase.
    • Given a scenario, perform activities during the project planning phase.
    • Given a scenario, perform activities during the project execution phase.
    • and 1 more objectives

    Watch for Planning before authorization

    Objectives
    5
    Questions est.
    ~27
    Study time est.
    25–30 hrs
  3. Domain 03 19%

    Tools and Documentation

    Three objectives on choosing the right tracking tool, productivity platform and quality chart. The questions show you a situation or a chart and ask which tool fits or what the data means.

    Inside this domain

    • Given a scenario, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle.
    • Compare and contrast various project management productivity tools.
    • Given a scenario, analyze quality and performance charts to inform project decisions.

    Watch for Dashboard for every audience

    Objectives
    3
    Questions est.
    ~17
    Study time est.
    15–20 hrs
  4. Domain 04 18%

    Basics of IT and Governance

    Five objectives on the IT and governance knowledge a project manager needs: ESG, security, privacy and compliance, basic infrastructure and cloud models, and operational change control in live environments.

    Inside this domain

    • Summarize basic environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors related to project management activities.
    • Explain relevant information security concepts impacting project management concepts.
    • Explain relevant compliance and privacy considerations impacting project management.
    • Summarize basic IT concepts relevant to IT project management.
    • and 1 more objectives

    Watch for Project approval equals deployment approval

    Objectives
    5
    Questions est.
    ~16
    Study time est.
    15–20 hrs

Study the heaviest domains first

Marks follow weight. This order puts the most marks behind you first, across about 80–105 hrs of study.

  1. 1 Project Management Concepts 33% · 25–35 hrs
  2. 2 Project Life Cycle Phases 30% · 25–30 hrs
  3. 3 Tools and Documentation 19% · 15–20 hrs
  4. 4 Basics of IT and Governance 18% · 15–20 hrs

Try one

Practice questionDomain 1: Project Management Concepts

Halfway through a software rollout, the project has a planned value of $60,000, an earned value of $50,000 and an actual cost of $55,000. Which statement BEST describes the project's status?

One trap from every domain

The answer that looks right, and the clue that gives it away.

  • Domain 1

    The small change

    Clue A request arrives directly to a team member, or work has started without a change request.

  • Domain 2

    Planning before authorization

    Clue The scenario mentions an approved business case but no charter.

  • Domain 3

    Dashboard for every audience

    Clue The audience must approve something or understand why performance changed.

  • Domain 4

    Project approval equals deployment approval

    Clue The scenario mentions production, a change advisory board or a maintenance window.

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CompTIA Project+ domains: common questions

How many domains are in the CompTIA Project+ exam?

CompTIA Project+ has 4 domains with 24 official objectives between them: Project Management Concepts, Project Life Cycle Phases, Tools and Documentation and Basics of IT and Governance.

Which CompTIA Project+ domain carries the most weight?

Project Management Concepts is the heaviest at 33%, followed by Project Life Cycle Phases (30%). The lightest is Basics of IT and Governance (18%). Weights come from CompTIA's official outline.

What is the CompTIA Project+ exam format?

Questions: Maximum of 90 (multiple choice and performance-based). Time allowed: 90 minutes. Passing score: 710 (on a scale of 100-900).

How long should I study for CompTIA Project+?

Our planning estimate is 80–105 hrs across all domains, split by weight. It is an editorial estimate, not an official figure, so adjust it to your experience and to how you score on practice questions.

Where should I start?

Start with Project Management Concepts, because it carries the most marks, then work down by weight. Use the checklist on each domain page to confirm you can do what the domain asks before moving on.

Which outline is this guide based on?

This guide follows CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 V5 Exam Objectives, Document Version 7.0 (exam launched 8 November 2022), published by CompTIA. It was last reviewed in October 2026.

Domain names, weights and objectives come from CompTIA's official outline (CompTIA Project+ PK0-005 V5 Exam Objectives, Document Version 7.0 (exam launched 8 November 2022)). Question counts and study hours are editorial planning estimates, not official figures. Last reviewed October 2026.