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Pmi-Pba-Analysis60 questions
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Pmi-Pba-Traceability-Monitoring38 questions
Pmi-Pba-Evaluation22 questions
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Key Facts: PMI-PBA Exam

200

Total Questions

175 scored + 25 pretest

Pass/Fail

Scoring

Psychometric

4 hrs

Exam Duration

PMI

$405-555

Exam Fee

PMI member/non-member

35%

Analysis Domain

Largest domain

8 years

Experience Window

PMI requirement

The PMI-PBA exam has 200 questions (175 scored + 25 pretest) in 4 hours. Five domains: Analysis (35%), Planning (22%), Needs Assessment (18%), Traceability and Monitoring (15%), and Evaluation (10%). Requires secondary degree + 36 months BA experience + 35 hours BA education OR 4-year degree + 24 months + 35 hours. PMI member fee $405, non-member $555.

About the PMI-PBA Exam

The PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis) exam validates expertise in business analysis including needs assessment, business analysis planning, requirements elicitation and analysis, traceability and monitoring, and solution evaluation. The exam has 200 questions (175 scored + 25 pretest).

Questions

200 scored questions

Time Limit

4 hours (240 minutes)

Passing Score

Pass/Fail (psychometrically determined)

Exam Fee

$405 (members) / $555 (non-members) (Project Management Institute (PMI) / Pearson VUE)

PMI-PBA Exam Content Outline

18%

Needs Assessment

Identify business problems, assess current capabilities, define desired future state, conduct stakeholder analysis, and develop the business case

22%

Planning

Create business analysis approach, develop stakeholder engagement strategies, define governance and information management approaches

35%

Analysis

Elicit requirements, conduct collaborative workshops, analyze and model requirements, define acceptance criteria, validate and verify requirements

15%

Traceability and Monitoring

Establish traceability approach, maintain requirements traceability, manage requirements changes, manage requirements life cycle

10%

Evaluation

Evaluate solution performance, determine solution limitations, assess enterprise limitations, recommend solutions for identified problems

How to Pass the PMI-PBA Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Pass/Fail (psychometrically determined)
  • Exam length: 200 questions
  • Time limit: 4 hours (240 minutes)
  • Exam fee: $405 (members) / $555 (non-members)

Keys to Passing

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

PMI-PBA Study Tips from Top Performers

1Focus on Analysis (35%) — master requirements elicitation techniques, modeling methods (process flows, use cases, user stories), and validation approaches
2Know all requirements elicitation techniques: interviews, workshops, focus groups, surveys, observation, prototyping, document analysis, interface analysis
3Understand traceability concepts: horizontal traceability (requirements to deliverables), vertical traceability (strategy to detailed requirements), and traceability matrix
4Study stakeholder analysis and engagement strategies — know how to identify, categorize, and engage different stakeholder types throughout the project
5Learn requirements prioritization techniques: MoSCoW (Must, Should, Could, Won't), weighted ranking, timeboxing/budgeting, and Kano model
6Practice with scenario-based questions — PMI exams focus on application, not memorization. Understand the context and think like a BA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PMI-PBA certification?

PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis) is a PMI certification that validates expertise in business analysis. It is designed for professionals who work with stakeholders to define requirements and shape project outputs to achieve business objectives.

How many questions are on the PMI-PBA exam?

The PMI-PBA exam has 200 questions (175 scored + 25 pretest) in 4 hours (240 minutes). The exam uses a psychometric pass/fail scoring system. Administered at Pearson VUE centers worldwide.

What are the prerequisites for the PMI-PBA exam?

Path 1: Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate degree) + 36 months business analysis experience + 35 contact hours of BA education. Path 2: Four-year degree + 24 months experience + 35 contact hours. Experience must be within the last 8 years.

What is the PMI-PBA exam format?

The exam is 4 hours with 200 multiple-choice questions. The five domains are: Analysis (35%), Planning (22%), Needs Assessment (18%), Traceability and Monitoring (15%), and Evaluation (10%). Questions test knowledge of business analysis tools, techniques, and best practices.

How should I prepare for the PMI-PBA exam?

Plan for 120-180 hours of study over 10-14 weeks. Focus heavily on Analysis (35%) — master requirements elicitation techniques, modeling methods, and validation approaches. Also prioritize Planning (22%). Use the PMI Guide to Business Analysis and practice with scenario-based questions.