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Key Facts: ICDL Project Planning Exam

36 questions

Official ICDL Project Planning certification test length

ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications

45 minutes

Time allowed for Professional module certification tests

ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications

75% pass mark

Candidates need 27 out of 36 marks to pass

ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications

8 domains

ICDL Project Planning syllabus categories from concepts through outputs

ICDL Global — Project Planning module overview

ICS

Irish Computer Society operates ICDL Ireland with Accredited Test Centres nationwide

ICDL Ireland / Irish Computer Society

FS default

Finish-to-Start is the default task dependency in project planning software

ICDL Project Planning syllabus

NFQ

QQI maps ICDL certification to the National Framework of Qualifications for award exemptions

ICDL Foundation — QQI endorsement

100

Free original practice MCQs on OpenExamPrep aligned to the ICDL syllabus

OpenExamPrep

ICDL Project Planning is an Irish ICDL Professional module testing project scheduling software skills—tasks, dependencies, constraints, resources, tracking, and reports—at ICS Accredited Test Centres. The live exam has 36 MCQs in 45 minutes; you need 75% (27/36) to pass. This free 100-question bank adds extra drill aligned to the official syllabus.

Sample ICDL Project Planning Practice Questions

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1A Dublin facilities team is planning an office fit-out. The project lead explains why spreadsheet rows alone are insufficient for tracking dependencies between trades. What is the main benefit of dedicated project planning software?
A.It removes the need for any human review of schedule changes
B.It recalculates task dates and resource loading when durations or links change
C.It guarantees every milestone will finish on the original planned date
D.It replaces written contracts between subcontractors
Explanation: Project planning software maintains a dynamic schedule model. When you change a duration, dependency, or calendar rule, the engine recalculates start and finish dates and can highlight resource conflicts. It supports planning but cannot guarantee outcomes or replace contractual agreements.
2For a Cork hospital wing refurbishment, the planner must show how deliverables break down from major phases into detailed activities. Which view best represents a work breakdown structure (WBS) inside project software?
A.A resource histogram showing hours per week
B.An indented outline of summary tasks and subtasks
C.A cost S-curve comparing planned and actual spend
D.A risk register sorted by probability
Explanation: A WBS decomposes project work hierarchically. In tools such as Microsoft Project or ProjectLibre, this appears as an outline with summary tasks (phases) and indented subtasks. Histograms show resource load; S-curves show cumulative cost; risk registers are separate artefacts.
3A Galway events company stakeholder asks to see tasks plotted as horizontal bars against a calendar timeline. Which chart type should the planner open?
A.Network diagram
B.Gantt chart
C.PERT probability chart
D.Earned value table
Explanation: A Gantt chart places tasks on a vertical list with time on the horizontal axis. Each bar's position and length show start date, duration, and finish date. Network diagrams emphasise logic links without time-scaled bars.
4During planning for a Limerick warehouse upgrade, the sponsor asks which sequence of linked tasks determines the earliest possible project completion. Which concept answers that question?
A.Critical path — the longest chain of dependent tasks with zero total float
B.Fastest path — the chain with the shortest individual task durations
C.Budget path — the sequence of highest-cost activities
D.Resource path — tasks assigned to the most senior staff
Explanation: The critical path is the longest continuous chain of dependent tasks through the network. Any delay on that chain delays the project finish. It is defined by duration and logic, not by cost or staff seniority.
5Task 'Install signage' in a Waterford retail rollout shows 4 days of total float. What does that mean for the project finish date?
A.The task may slip up to 4 working days without pushing out the project end
B.The task must finish within 4 days of starting or it becomes critical
C.The assigned painter is overallocated by 4 hours per day
D.The software will extend the task duration by 4 days automatically
Explanation: Total float (slack) is scheduling flexibility: the amount a task can move without affecting the project finish. Four days of float means modest delay is absorbable if the task is not on the critical path.
6A planner marks 'Planning permission granted' as a zero-duration marker on an Irish housing development schedule. What task type is this?
A.Summary task
B.Milestone
C.Elapsed task
D.Constraint placeholder
Explanation: Milestones mark significant events or approvals with zero duration. They appear as diamonds on Gantt charts. Summary tasks group subtasks; elapsed tasks run continuously; constraints are scheduling rules, not task types.
7Which diagram displays tasks as boxes connected by arrows to show logical dependencies and help identify the critical path?
A.Network diagram (precedence diagram)
B.Pie chart of cost categories
C.Organisation chart of the project team
D.Stacked bar chart of material quantities
Explanation: A network or precedence diagram maps tasks as nodes with dependency arrows between them. Planners use it to validate logic and analyse critical paths. The other options are cost, HR, or quantity visuals.
8An ICDL candidate is asked why organisations adopt project management software instead of wall charts alone. Which answer is most accurate?
A.Software enforces legally binding completion dates on contractors
B.Software centralises schedule data and supports what-if analysis when plans change
C.Software eliminates the need to document task dependencies
D.Software automatically hires additional staff when tasks slip
Explanation: Centralised digital schedules allow fast recalculation, consistent calendars, resource views, and reporting. Dependencies must still be modelled deliberately; software does not enforce law or staffing decisions.
9In a Cork-to-Dublin rail signage project plan, free float differs from total float. Which statement about free float is correct?
A.Free float is how long a task can slip without delaying any successor task
B.Free float equals the project buffer added at the end of the schedule
C.Free float only applies to summary tasks at outline level 1
D.Free float measures unused budget on non-critical work
Explanation: Free float is the delay a task can absorb without affecting the early start of any immediate successor. Total float measures impact on project finish. Neither refers to budget buffers or outline level alone.
10A trainee planner confuses project phases with individual tasks. Which description best fits a project phase in software terms?
A.A high-level summary task grouping related subtasks under one heading
B.A resource calendar shared by all subcontractors
C.A printed footer line on Gantt output
D.An inflexible Must Finish On constraint on the last task
Explanation: Phases such as 'Design' or 'Commissioning' are commonly modelled as summary tasks containing detailed subtasks. Calendars, footers, and constraints serve different functions.

About the ICDL Project Planning Exam

The ICDL Project Planning module certifies practical skills for using project management software to create schedules, model dependencies and constraints, assign resources, track progress against baselines, and produce printed charts and reports. Coverage includes project concepts, file setup and calendars, task hierarchies, scheduling relationships, deadlines, resource costs, monitoring, and outputs. The official certification test contains 36 multiple-choice questions over 45 minutes with a pass mark of 75% (27/36).

Assessment

Single automated ICDL Professional module certification test with 36 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each, delivered at an Accredited Test Centre and aligned to the ICDL Project Planning syllabus across eight domains.

Time Limit

45 minutes for the official certification test.

Passing Score

75% — candidates must score at least 27 out of 36 marks to pass, per ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications.

Exam Fee

Fees are not set centrally by ICDL Ireland or ICS. Training, testing, and Skills Card costs vary by Accredited Test Centre and ETB programme; contact your local centre for the current module price. (Irish Computer Society (ICS), operating ICDL Ireland under the international ICDL Foundation digital skills certification programme)

ICDL Project Planning Exam Content Outline

15%

Project Management Concepts

WBS, Gantt and network views, milestones, critical path, float, and software advantages.

10%

Project Creation

Templates, project dates, scheduling direction, calendars, exceptions, and metadata.

15%

Tasks

Summary tasks, subtasks, milestones, durations, elapsed time, notes, and hyperlinks.

15%

Scheduling and Relationships

FS, SS, FF, SF dependencies, lead and lag, predecessors, auto scheduling.

15%

Constraints and Deadlines

ASAP, ALAP, SNET, FNLT, MSO, MFO, deadlines, and conflict indicators.

15%

Resources and Costs

Work, material, and cost resources, rates, max units, overallocation, leveling.

10%

Project Monitoring

Baselines, percent complete, variance, status date, rescheduling incomplete work.

5%

Preparing Outputs

Page setup, scaling, print ranges, legends, headers, footers, and reports.

How to Pass the ICDL Project Planning Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75% — candidates must score at least 27 out of 36 marks to pass, per ICDL Foundation standard module test specifications.
  • Assessment: Single automated ICDL Professional module certification test with 36 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each, delivered at an Accredited Test Centre and aligned to the ICDL Project Planning syllabus across eight domains.
  • Time limit: 45 minutes for the official certification test.
  • Exam fee: Fees are not set centrally by ICDL Ireland or ICS. Training, testing, and Skills Card costs vary by Accredited Test Centre and ETB programme; contact your local centre for the current module price.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

ICDL Project Planning Study Tips from Top Performers

1Download the official ICDL Project Planning syllabus and module fact sheet from icdl.org/professional/project-planning.
2Practise the four dependency types (FS, SS, FF, SF) and when to apply lead versus lag time.
3Know flexible (ASAP/ALAP), semi-flexible (SNET/FNLT), and inflexible (MSO/MFO) constraints—and prefer deadlines over hard constraints when possible.
4Differentiate work, material, and cost resources; understand max units and overallocation warnings.
5Learn elapsed duration (e.g., 3ed) for tasks that run continuously through weekends.
6Save a baseline before tracking, then practise percent complete and rescheduling incomplete work from the status date.
7Review Page Setup: scaling, headers/footers with codes like &[Date], legends, and built-in cost/work reports.
8Take timed 45-minute sessions with 36 questions to simulate the official test pace.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the official ICDL Project Planning test in Ireland?

The certification test contains 36 multiple-choice questions, each worth one mark, delivered in a 45-minute session at an ICDL Accredited Test Centre.

What score do I need to pass ICDL Project Planning?

The pass mark is 75%, which means at least 27 correct answers out of 36 marks, following ICDL Foundation standard specifications for Professional modules.

Which software does the ICDL Project Planning exam use?

The syllabus is software-neutral but tests skills common to tools such as Microsoft Project and ProjectLibre. Your Accredited Test Centre provides the application configured for the certification test.

Where do I take the exam in Ireland?

You sit the test at an ICDL Accredited Test Centre. ICDL Ireland lists centres nationwide at icdl.org/country/ireland; each centre sets its own training and testing fees.

Are these the official ICDL exam questions?

No. These are original OpenExamPrep multiple-choice items for extra drill. ICDL publishes separate sample materials; live certification tests are delivered in supervised test-centre environments.

What topics does ICDL Project Planning cover?

The syllabus spans project concepts, project creation, tasks, scheduling and relationships, constraints and deadlines, resources and costs, project monitoring, and preparing printed outputs and reports.