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How to pass the PMP® exam

With careful planning and a mapped out study plan, you can indeed pass the PMP® exam on the first go. Many of you have chosen to read this blog post because you wish to successfully crack the exam on the first go. Attempting to pass the PMP® exam can seem like a daunting task when one first decides to undertake the process. Extensive preparation over a period of time with the correct mindset is fundamental to your success. Studying for the exam requires dedicated study routine, effort, time, and diligence. You have to have a strong understanding of key concepts,…

App you need to pass the PMP® Exam

3600 questions simulator with Drill, Quiz, Test and Exam Mode with 3 different levels of difficulty and complexity with explanations. PMP® Exam Mentor app is a quick reference guide that helps PMP® Exam certification aspirants prepare and revise for the important exam. Our free ‘PMP® Exam Mentor’ app is an excellent source to learn, revise, and enhance your knowledge to help you prepare for the exam. The app allows you to take the material with you and study anywhere and anytime. It is a powerful, cost-effective, and goal-oriented solution. Quickly skim through the app for PMP® exam preparation while using public…

Importance of PMBOK® Guide Glossary

The PMBOK® Guide Glossary provides hundreds of definitions of terms and acronyms used throughout project management and the PMBOK® Guide.  You will have to understand each and every definition as per PMBOK® Guide. The importance of having a glossary of commonly used terms & concepts is a must when implementing a project management methodology and managing projects. If you are appearing for the PMP® exam, the glossary not only helps you in understanding the project management concepts but also improve your ability to answer the questions correctly. Note, the glossary items are there in the performance domains with their models, methods and…

Classroom vs Self Study

Many people recognize that each person prefers different learning styles and techniques. Everyone has a mix of learning styles. Arguments both for and against traditional classroom training for the PMP® exam and self-study/online preparation are presented here. It is up to you to understand your learning style and decide what suits you the best based on your needs and requirements.   Option 1: Traditional Classroom Training Requires least amount of self-discipline as candidates are guided by the instructor and must devote certain amount of time to study over a period of time. Can count for 35 contact hours as Local Project…

Types of questions in the PMP®Exam

The PMP® Exam is a four hour, 180 multiple choice questions exam. It includes different types of questions such as situational, knowledge, formula, interpretational, and ethics based questions. Each question comes with its own set of challenges and one must get used to all types of these questions. The Project Management Institute will examine one’s ability to analyse, apply informational logically, and use their mathematical, management, and leadership skills. Situational questions test your theoretical knowledge with realistic situations. In this type of question, you will be given a situation and asked to find the best answer for that situation. Often these questions…

Importance of PMP® Examination Content Outline

Many aspirants of the PMP® Exam are often unaware of PMP® Examination Content Outline and some successful credential holders are also unfamiliar with the importance as well. The Project Management Institute uses the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. This is to support its process with industry best practices. The Role Delineation Study specifies the knowledge, skills and tasks a project manager performs based on the importance and frequency of each centered around industry standards and ensures that the exam is reflective of knowledge and skills required of a project manager in real life scenarios. It is highly important the…

Should you memorize ITTO

Should PMP® certification aspirants remember and/or memorize all the Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs for the exam? This question comes in every aspirant’s mind while preparing for the exam. Around 40% of the PMP Exam questions (roughly 80 out of 200) can be accurately answered by having thorough knowledge of the ITTOs. But, memorizing all the ITTOs can be one daunting task. Not memorizing can be addressed accurately in the event that you have a strong understanding of the ITTOs. However, there are no shortcuts to solve these type of questions. Almost everyone planning to sit the exam has…

Master the PMP® Exam

While the amount of material you need to cover in order to master the PMP® exam may see overwhelming at times, it is indeed achievable provided you follow a simple, two-mode revision and assessment method to learn and master exam questions through our free app PMP® Exam Mentor. Revision Mode This mode includes the process of understanding the content through Flash Cards and Quizzes. Flashcards and Quizzes and Drills are an effective tool to memorise and comprehend PMBOK® Flashcards: The process of understanding the content can be undertaken through the revision mode. As repetition is key in learning, Flash cards…

PMP® Exam Mentor App for PMBOK® 6th Edition

WHAT’S NEW • Aligned Questions and Content to PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition  • 3600 Questions Simulator now (1200 more Questions added) • 1600 Flashcards now (220 Flashcards more added) • More drill levels for step-wise increasing levels practice • More variety and difficulty level of questions Note: All the previously stored results are cleared as they are no longer valid for PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition Our free app ‘PMP® Exam Mentor’ is an excellent source to learn, revise, and enhance your knowledge to help you prepare for the exam. The app allows you to take the material with you and…

How to choose the correct answer in the PMP® Exam

There are different types of questions that come up in the exam and require different ways to tackle the question. There can be 5-6 different types of question in the exam. There are many ways to answer the questions correctly. The PMBOK® Guide overrules personal experiences Answer the questions from the perspective of the PMBOK® Guide, not from your own experiences. As the title states, personal experiences, at the end of the day, are personal and vary based on context. Choose the most logical answer based on the PMBOK® guide. Do not be confused by the options Think of the…