ITTO Patterns for PMP: Simple Patterns to Answer 30+ Questions

PMP winners do not memorize ITTO tables. They see patterns. This is the shortcut.

Pattern 1 — Inputs that repeat everywhere

• Project Management Plan
• OPAs (Organizational Process Assets)
• EEFs (Enterprise Environmental Factors)

If you're stuck → these 3 are safe input suspects.

Pattern 2 — Outputs that always show up in planning

• Project Documents Updates
• Change Requests

Planning → leads to more clarity → leads to changes.

Pattern 3 — Tools that signal Agile mindset

• Facilitation
• Workshops
• Coaching / Mentoring
• Servant Leadership

If the question sounds like people-driven → Agile tool.

Pattern 4 — Predictive = documents, Agile = conversation

• Gantt → Predictive
• Daily Standup → Agile

If question says “flexible requirements” → Agile tool wins.

Pattern 5 — Control processes love data

• Performance Evaluation
• Trend Analysis
• Variance Analysis

If question is about measurement → these tools show up.

Final Rule

When 2 answers seem correct — choose the MORE professional answer.