Jonathan SalzbrunnProject Lead| United States ArmyNewport News, Va, United States
Is there anyone familiar with "Crosswinds" boot camp? I am not in the actual boot camp itself, rather registered and studying from the book. There is a "Brain-Dumb" included and was wondering if anyone could provide some feedback. From what I am reading, they (PMI) has limited the brain-dump to 3 pieces of paper and two pencils. You are no longer allowed to write anything during the introduction of the PMP test. Thank you for your input and I appreciate everyone "adding" me and providing a wealth of knowledge. I am glad to be a part of this site. Bill Baxter (Project-Roads) also has a fantastic course that I am enrolled in and using a combination of both. Thank you in advance. Saving Changes...
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Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Pretty much correct. You are provided a booklet which is 3 pages. If you run out of paper, you (IIRC) have to trade in the full booklet for the new.
And yes, any brain dump can only occur once the test has begun. There is now a crackdown to prevent it occurring during the 15-minute how to introduction.
I had not heard of Crosswinds boot camp. Good luck Jon
True, you will not be allowed to write anything during the introduction section also it is important to be familiar with the screen navigation. The brain dump might not be very useful since there can be many questions situation based. It can help in cost and time calculation questions. All the best in your preparation. Saving Changes...
Jonathan SalzbrunnProject Lead| United States ArmyNewport News, Va, United States
Jul 04, 2018 7:07 AM
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Pretty much correct. You are provided a booklet which is 3 pages. If you run out of paper, you (IIRC) have to trade in the full booklet for the new.
And yes, any brain dump can only occur once the test has begun. There is now a crackdown to prevent it occurring during the 15-minute how to introduction.
I had not heard of Crosswinds boot camp. Good luck Jon
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
I did an exam two months ago and what you’ve mentioned is more or less correct. No brain dump allowed and if so, it will be from your time, not before the exam. Saving Changes...
I do not think you need more than a page or two for mind dumping. Just make sure to use your time wisely because time could be worse enemy than brain freeze. Saving Changes...
Brain dumps can be a distraction. If you can commit it to memory in order to write down the brain dump, then for the most part you should be able to recall the parts of the brain dump you need to use when the question arises, and then only write that part down as needed.
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1 reply by Ashish Gupta
Jul 05, 2018 4:12 AM
Ashish Gupta
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I second Sante. Try not to depend on anything apart from your memory.
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Ashish GuptaProject Manager| HCL TechnologiesNoida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Jul 04, 2018 6:27 PM
Replying to Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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Brain dumps can be a distraction. If you can commit it to memory in order to write down the brain dump, then for the most part you should be able to recall the parts of the brain dump you need to use when the question arises, and then only write that part down as needed.
I second Sante. Try not to depend on anything apart from your memory. Saving Changes...
Jonathan SalzbrunnProject Lead| United States ArmyNewport News, Va, United States
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