I can not pass the PMP exam.
I have tried twice before, but seems to be lacking knowledge of closing.
I understand it on a text basis, but it will result in shortage when it comes to PMP exam.
Please give me some good advice. Saving Changes...
Evaluate your test results, check the area you need to focus more. Actually it's how you interpret the question. Try to relate and answer from PMBOK perspective.
Read Rita's PMP Exam Prep 9th Ed, it has many valuable tips for passing the exam.
Practice mock tests from reputed source only. Not all tests available online are updated.
All the best!
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1 reply by Allen Flaherty
Sep 13, 2018 2:07 AM
Allen Flaherty
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you can do it!
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Dinah YoungProject Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William CountySpringfield, Va, United States
Let's break this down more. I am assuming that you were below target on the Closing portion. I do not think below target on one area would be enough to keep you from passing. How were you in the other sections? I am just wondering if you brought the scores up in the other sections, it may be enough to compensate your test taking skills in the Closing process.
The only advice I can give is to take as many practice tests as you can. It sounds like you understand the concepts but are struggling with the way the questions are worded. This is a common issue with the PMP exam. The way they phrase the questions is to try to trip you up. Figuring out how to break down the question is key.
I will give you one more warning based on what happened to a friend who failed 3 times. Sometimes, you get in your head and stress yourself out so that you start making mistakes that you would not normally make. Keep calm and tell yourself that "you can do this". Saving Changes...
Joseph Prem AnandProgram Manager| Deutsche Bank AGCary, Nc, United States
Try and relate all you read to experiences that you have had or how those experiences could have shaped differently. This will help you to connect the concepts with situations.
Keep trying and never give up. All the best! Saving Changes...
Hi Tsuyoshi - Try using the test Simulators Prepcast has one, like Dinah said you get in your head and start making silly mistakes this is actually true. The simulator builds your mental stamina. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
I would agree with Dinah's conclusion and feedback. Closing carries one of the least weights in the exam.
If you can let us know what your study plan was and how you approached the exam, we would be able to help you better. Saving Changes...
Dinah YoungProject Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William CountySpringfield, Va, United States
Tsuyoshi - We are all here to help. Feel free to share specific questions, your study plans, your books that you used, etc. You will get a lot of great feedback. Everyone has a different approach to preparing for the exam. It is not one size fits all. If you get enough feedback you my be able to find what works for you. Saving Changes...
Relax, take time to understand your exam results. Don't rush. Make a note of what went well and what went wrong. Change your learning strategy. Join a workshop if required. Saving Changes...
Dear Dinah,Naina,Rami,and For all the contributors
Everyone, thank you for the advice.
I am not good at English, so please forgive me in hard to understand English.
Those who described the history of learning so far in a bit more detail will be re-posted as if more concrete advice can be obtained.
Until the first exam
· Read PMBOK Knowledge Guide (Japanese): 2 times
· Passed PMP exam repeated learning in Tora no kai (Japanese): 5 times
So far, 1 hour / day, 2 months
I took the first exam.
The result was below.
Overall Performance: FAIL
· Initiating. Needs Improvement
· Planning. Target
· Executing. Target
· Monitoring and Controlling. Target
· Closing. Needs Improvement
I did the same learning method with re-challenge.
· Read PMBOK Knowledge Guide (Japanese): 1 time
· Passed PMP exam Repetition learning at Tora no amu (Japanese): 2 times
So far, 1 hour / day, 1 month
I took the second exam for this.
The result was below.
Overall Performance: FAIL
· Initiating. Above Target
· Planning. Target
· Executing. Target
· Monitoring and Controlling. Above Target
· Closing. Needs Improvement
With this result, I think that the knowledge of Closing is insufficient. I think that I understand the Closing process, but I think that we are not able to respond to the exam questions.
However, I do not know how to make up for the deficiency. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Just to comment, it is difficult to make the exam in other language. I know that. I think that you are missing something (sorry if I am work, I am answering taking what I understood from your post). 1-all questions are situational questions. 2-just in case you did not that, remember that you have to answer what the PMI expect as an answer not what you do in your current work. So, my recomendation, is making tons of questions (the amount of 3 exams at minimun) all situational questions. Make them in english, You can find them for free into the internet. Saving Changes...
Did you click on "Exam Analysis" on myPMI dashboard? There you'll find your score decomposed to various tasks. Maybe this gives additional hints on your learning topics. Saving Changes...
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