PMP Exam Tips

General tips – obtained from “PMP Exam Resource”

·       Before PMP Exam, you should memorize all formulas, especially the Earned Value and PERT.

·        Practice eliminating the completely implausible options first.

·        There is no penalty for guessing; thus, do not leave any question blank.

·        There will always be those situations where you have no idea what the question is asking.

·        Use educated guessing to select the most appropriate option. Remember, you have only 80 seconds for each question. If you do not know the answer to a question, mark it move on, and revisit it later if you have time.

·        Answer the questions based on the PMBOK concepts first, then consider your experience.

·        If they are in conflict, the PMBOK wins.

PMI Concept

PMI concept (obtained from “PMP Exam Resource”)

·        The project manager takes an active approach to the job by not waiting until a risk materializes and becomes a problem. This is an extremely important concept that might affect many questions on an exam. The project manager does not escalate problems to upper management or the customer before fully analyzing them and identifying options.

·        When answering a question related to what the project manager should do in a specific situation, you should rephrase the question to: What is the first thing the project manager will do given such a situation and given his or her proactive nature?

·        Assume that lessons learned, and historical databases are available. This might not be true in a real-life situation.

·        PMI does not approve of adding extra functionality without benefits or gold plating.

·        Project managers have all kinds of soft and hard skills.

·        The Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs) are wonderful tools.

·        Roles and responsibilities need to be properly defined.

Strategies for Success on the PMP Exam

(obtained from “PMP Resources”)

Passing the PMP exam requires extensive preparation. Use the following tips and techniques as part of that preparation, which should also include developing a comprehensive understanding of the PMBOK concepts and terminology, practicing previous exam questions when possible, and attending a few project management training courses.
Question-oriented tips.

·        Certain questions contain extra information. This information is irrelevant, and it does not relate to the correct answer. Beware of such questions and remember it isn’t necessary to use all the information provided to answer the question.

·        Each question has only one correct answer. You need to select the most appropriate answer. Beware of choices that represent true statements but are not relevant. Be sure to read all the options before you select anyone.

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·        You need to answer the questions from a PMI perspective—not from your perspective, which you acquired through experience. Remember that PMI is trying to present an ideal environment for project managers that might be different from your own experience.

·        Beware of answer choices that represent generalizations, which may be characterized by words such as always, never, must, or completely; these are often the incorrect choices.

·        Look out for choices that represent special cases. These choices tend to be correct and are characterized by words such as often, sometimes, may, generally, and perhaps.

·        The correct answer may not be grammatically correct.

PMP Exam Preparation

Tips on taking the PMP exam (taken from “PMP Exam Resource”)

·        The PMP certification examination is a computer-based exam that is offered at PMI locations in the United States, Canada, and other countries worldwide.

·        The exam is based on information from the entire project management body of knowledge. The Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge” (PMBOK), which is published by PMI, provides an outline of the topics covered.

·        Because the exam is computer-based, participants can find out how they scored by reading the detailed performance report that is available when the exam is completed. Questions on the PMP exam are grouped by project management processes. The basic PMP exam is not industry-specific.

·        The PMI Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ), which tests your knowledge of a particular industry, can be added to certify your expertise in Information Technology Project Management, Establishing a Project Management Office, and Project Management in the Automotive Industry

Become a member of PMI – it is cheaper this way (read FAQ) and register online and get your approval to write the PMP exam within 3 days (read FAQ).

Hacks and Techniques for Achieving PMP Certification

·        Treat this as a project: today is your start day and decide on a target finish date.

·        Call your exam center and get an exam day.

·        Get hold of a PMP mock test and record your score on each knowledge area.

·        Record your weak “knowledge area”.

·        Check the literature to read for PMP (check FAQ) and its review.

·        Important to know your effective study style (do not just follow somebody’s advice to memorize ITTO).

·        Go through the exam exercises as much as you can use the PMP/CPAPM daily tips.

·        Study all the PMI ism and for the exam’s sake try to believe in them.

·        Visit the exam center several days before the exam and get familiar with the area.

·        Get a good rest 2-3 days before the exam.

·        During the exam: stay calm and after 10 minutes or so you will get your rhythm.

·        Always choose the best answer for all the possible right answers, and eliminate those that are wrong.

·        You should memorize all formulas, especially the Earned Value and PERT.

·        Practice eliminating the completely implausible options first.

·        There is no penalty for guessing; thus, do not leave any question blank.

·        There will always be those situations where you have no idea what the question is asking.

·        Use educated guessing to select the most appropriate option. Remember, you have only 80 seconds for each question.

·        If you do not know the answer to a question, mark it, move on, and revisit it later if you have time.

·        Answer the questions based on the PMBOK concepts first, then consider your experience. If they are in conflict, the PMBOK wins.

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