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Free PMP Exam Sample Question

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The following PMP® exam sample question is taken from the Free PMP Exam Simulator:



 

Tim is working on an electronic manufacturing project. In his project he wants to establish a warranty for some of the precision parts he is buying. What risk response strategy is he using?

A) Mitigate
B) Avoid
C) Accept
D) Transfer

 

Hint:

Tim is shifting the negative impact of the risk.


All our questions are updated to the latest PMBOK® Guide standard. Stop by at http://free.pm-exam-simulator.com and try the PMP Exam Simulator free for 3 days. We also offer 110 free questions at http://www.free-pm-exam-questions.com. We are a PMI Registered Education Provider.

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Posted on: May 21, 2013 08:18 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Download the Short Guide to Becoming a PMP

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The Short Guide to Becoming a PMP by Cornelius Fichtner, PMP, is now available for download.

For project managers who are preparing to take the challenging PMP exam, here's a little help to get you started. The Short Guide to Becoming a PMP is a FREE e-book designed to help you prepare for and pass the exam with flying colors.

 


Written by noted PMP, Cornelius Fichtner, the e-book is based on Mr. Fichtner's own PMP-exam experience, both as a student and instructor. So learn from his real-world perspective as he passes on his knowledge and expertise to you. He shares simple steps that will help you with the following:

  •   Assess your eligibility
  •   Fill out the PMP application
  •   Create a PMP Study Plan
  •   Acquire essential study materials
  •   Develop techniques for studying
  •   Answer sample test questions
  •   Prepare for the examination day


The e-book is absolutely free. Get your copy now and pave the road for your PMP certification! Click here!

Posted on: May 19, 2013 07:59 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Free PMP Exam Sample Question

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You developed alternative schedules based on the best-case and worst-case scenarios in your project. You want to keep these alternative schedules stored in your project, in case of changes in project resources. Where would you store alternative schedules?

a) Schedule Baseline
b) Schedule Data
c) Project Documents
d) Project scope statement

 

Hint:

Alternative schedules are output of develop schedule process. Look for the outputs of develop schedule process to see where these schedules are stored.



All our questions are updated to the latest PMBOK® Guide standard. Stop by at http://free.pm-exam-simulator.com and try the PMP Exam Simulator free for 3 days. We also offer 110 free questions at http://www.free-pm-exam-questions.com. We are a PMI Registered Education Provider.

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Posted on: May 14, 2013 10:28 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Free PrepCast Video on YouTube: Project Integration Management Overview

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Only this weekend: We are opening to the public this free episode of the PrepCast where we give you an overview of the Project Integration Management Knowledge Area. We review what the knowledge area contains, what the general concepts of its processes are, we discuss project interactions, the charter, the PM Plan, historical files and many other concepts. The PM PrepCast™ contains one episode like this for all 9 knowledge areas in the PMBOK® Guide 4th edition. We want you to be well prepared.

Watch it now! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0y_atySw-4

Posted on: May 10, 2013 05:16 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Free PMP Exam Sample Question

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The following PMP® exam sample question is taken from the Free PMP Exam Simulator:
 


On a project, several risk response strategies may be used to effectively manage project risks. The strategy or mix of strategies should be determined when planning for risk responses. Which of the following statements best describes an Accept risk response strategy for negative risks or threats?

A) Adopting less complex processes
B) Purchasing insurance
C) Establishing Contingency Reserves
D) Extending the schedule

 

Hint:

A risk acceptance strategy is adopted when it is impossible to eliminate all threats from a project. One of the answer choices is performed in the early stages of planning


All our questions are updated to the latest PMBOK® Guide standard. Stop by at http://free.pm-exam-simulator.com and try the PMP Exam Simulator free for 3 days. We also offer 110 free questions at http://www.free-pm-exam-questions.com. We are a PMI Registered Education Provider.

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Posted on: May 08, 2013 01:16 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)
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