Before you go into your PMP exam, you will be given 2 blanks pieces of legal sized paper and you will have 15 minutes to watch a tutorial on how to use the Prometrics exam system. Instead, you should use this time to draw a cheat sheet for yourself that you can use and refer back to throughout the exam. The process chart contains the 10 knowledge areas, 5 process groups, and 47 processes , and it is the skeleton of the PMBOK guide. Because of its importance in PMP exam, it is a great thing to include on your cheat sheet.
Writing out all your formulas is another great idea for your cheat sheet. There will be math questions on your exam, and you will be prepared if you know all your formulas before the exam starts. Share 0. Tweet 0. Bring 2 pieces of ID Make sure you bring 2 pieces of identification with you before your exam. Side note: There are also cameras in the exam room that will record your every move. While you can use it in conjunction with other materials, exam prep books, prep courses, and workshops, it is a must-have to be successful.
PMP exam prep books: Prep books strive to explain the PMBOK Guide in plain English, systematically take you through its concepts, provide you tips about what to expect, and may also offer some sample questions.
PMP exam prep workshops: If you prefer a classroom setting and need one-on-one interaction, this is a good option. Online PMP exam prep workshops: This option tends to be less expensive than in-person workshops. Some online prep courses may be self-paced and others may be a bootcamp style that delivers content at a very rapid pace. You can download them to a mobile device so that you can study on the go.
Online PMP exam simulators: These practice exams help you get a feel for the exam setup and environment. They present you with the same style of questions you'll find on the PMP exam so you can get comfortable with the pressure and timing associated with the exam. Flash cards: Flash cards are tried, tested, portable, and cost-effective.
You can create your own or purchase them. The benefit of using flashcards is that you can have someone test you on them. They work well if you know someone who is also studying for the exam and you both want to test one another on the material. Qualifying for the PMP and preparing for the exam can be time-consuming but well worth the effort.
Few exam centers allow you take up the exam even before your exam slot. If you are ready, you can take this up. Note — While on this subject, here is something you need to know. If you are like me, making notes on the laptop, you will not get a chance to sit inside the test center and revise before the exam.
I sat in the corridor and went over them. I would recommend doing this every week and also before the day of the exam. Some of my students have reported that after OS update sometimes this happens automatically based on inbuilt settings the PearsonVUE validation software as rejected! Your ID, papers, study notes, multiple layers of clothing, required medicine, and so on.
Even if you think you know what to take with you, call the exam center a day before the exam and specifically confirm what do you need to carry. If you have to take medicine during the exam for instance cough syrup if you have a constant cough that may irritate fellow exam-takers make sure you talk to the exam in-charge about this need. Lorinda reported that the exam center staff raised objections to her taking cough drops inside the exam room. Make sure you check with them and if needed even unwrap the medicine bottle in front of them which is what Lorinda did.
If your PMP exam slot is in the second half of the day, you may want to have a moderate amount of food and avoid feeling drowsy during the exam. Sip water for a couple of hours before the exam so you sufficiently hydrate yourself. Not so much that you have to run to the restroom multiple times during the exam.
Each break may take minutes of your time , including the time needed for security check again before entering the exam room. Practicing full-length exams will help you manage those 4 hours in the best possible way and score more marks.
PMP exam day is too valuable to think or worry about anything else than passing the exam. Wear multiple layers of clothing so the temperature inside exam room does not distract you. Tell your near and dear ones that you cannot be reached on the day of the exam, at least till after the exam. Carry a water bottle, snacks, or energy bars in your bag. Of course, you cannot take this inside exam room you will put them in the locker given to you.
When you are thirsty or hungry and cannot focus on the exam, you can take a break and have something. June 9, Fahad Usmani, PMP. PMP Question Bank. PMP Formula Guide. Share 0. Tweet 0. Recommended Reading. Contingency Plan vs Fallback Plan.
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