How to prepare for your PMP® Exam
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This presentation is based in part on a series of articles that first appeared on www.cio.com
Step 6: Using Practice Tests to Get Ready
Presented by Cornelius Fichtner, PMP - www.pm-prepcast.com
Preparing for the PMP® Exam is like a marathon
Fact:PMI® doesn't tell us how many questions must be answered correctly in order to pass…
So… how can you know when you are ready for the PMP® Exam?
Correctly answer at least 85% of
sample questions in first attempt!
Apply 85% rule…
What to expect from Exam questions?
PMP® Exam is not a simple memory-recall, multiple-
choice test
Type of questions
Test your ability to identify the
relevant content.
Situational questions
Test your knowledge of formula and how
to perform the calculation.
Formula-based questions
Test your knowledge about
facts
Knowledge-based questions
Test your ability to deduce a situation
or condition
Interpretational questions
Identify techniques from diagram or
techniques inherent to situations
Specific technique questions
PMP® Exam Simulators are a
good way to gauge your readiness!
‘Must have’ features of PMP® Exam Simulators
Look for an Online PMP® Exam Simulator that fits your budget
Confirm that your simulator is based
on the PMBOK® Guide.
Current edition!
Make sure that the questions were
written by multiple, certified
PMPs!
Review your answers after taking the exam
Look for products offered by PMI®
Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.s)
Free Exam Questions & Free Simulator
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How to prepare for your PMP® Exam
Copyright © 2008 - 2011 by OSP International LLC. All rights reserved.
PMI®, PMP®, CAPM® and PMBOK® Guide are trademarks of Project Management Institute, Inc. PMI® has not endorsed and did not participate in the development of our products. OSP International LLC has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI). As a PMI Registered Education
Provider (R.E.P.), OSP International LLC has agreed to abide by PMI established quality assurance criteria.
This presentation is based in part on a series of articles that first appeared on www.cio.com
Step 7: What To Expect On Your PMP® Exam Day
Presented by Cornelius Fichtner, PMP - www.pm-prepcast.com
