Niraj ShekatkarProject Manager| FerreroPune, Maharashtra, India
Hello Guys,
I need expert advice on my current situation. So far, i have referred to the RITA's book 3 times after my failed 1st attempt on 30th April. I am quite confident about all the Knowledge Areas. And i have been testing my knowledge over the free mock tests available online. So, i was thinking about re-attempting the Exam on 20th June. But amongst these free tests i find many tests to be very simple and do not have situational questions like the PMP exam has. So, could anyone please suggest me a paid online PMP exam simulator that is very good and has situational questions similar to those that are faced on the actual PMP Examination? Saving Changes...
Sharon CollinsProject Manager/Senior Consultant| Advanced Digital Systems (ADS) - Washington Suburban Sanitary CommissionLaurel, Md, United States
Don't be discouraged, I have met many that have failed the first time. I did not, I was referred to Rita and to Andy Crowe. I am a more visual learner, that needs to picture the question in my mind. Andy's book does that, attached to the book is a trial of his online course that includes access to two practice test that were very helpful as well as an introduction to the online training. Had I not waited until two weeks before the test, I would have selected his online course in its entirety (I think). I passed so I did not have to go looking for another resource. Good luck!
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1 reply by Ilyana Yasko
Aug 31, 2020 2:49 PM
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Hello Sharon, did you pass after only 2 weeks of studying? I am trying to optimize my perp startegy since I need to pass the test in 1 month. What would you recommend to be the best way to prepare?
I am looking for optimized preparing strategy. Current situation:
- read PMBOK (not memorizing, just reading) once
- now reading Ritas book in parallel making notes on most important things, and then doing tests to each chapter. So far - so good, though worried by the end of the book, the info will be mixed. I am kind of worried on ITTOs part especially.
- after completing Ritas book, will do the Fasttrack simulation
- also plan to do pm prepcast.
Since I am limited in time to roughly 1 month further preparation, would you be so kind as to recommend a list of what needs to be memorized 100% (e.g. fromulas, ITTOs, etc)? I mean what is the most important thing that you really crammed (e.g. my ex-collegaue, with whom i have no contact anymore took test around 5 years ago and said it was really useful to write down in the beginning of the test a list of most important concepts/formulas on a paper provided by the test center and then refer to that during the exam). What would you learn to put on that paper? What would you really cram?
Thanks a lot
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Melissa SabileProduct Owner| Internet Network and EngineeringSacramento, Ca, United States
It's a good one that allows you to take multiple timed mock exams with 200 questions and the ability to mark questions for review and review the answers to the test once complete. There are also a number of 50 questions practice tests you can take too if you're short on time. It does have a lot of situational based questions, along with terms/definitions, math, and process/knowledge area questions.
I used this site extensively when preparing to take the exam and I passed on the first try in December 2018. Good luck! I hope you find this helpful! Saving Changes...
Sometimes the free mock test doesn't compile with PMO book, for my certification I used "pm prepcast" exam simulator which helped me a lot in a sense that detail explanation of wrong answers. I am not advocating any online course, but I am sharing my experience.
I hope you have wonderful learning ..
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1 reply by Boon Siang Tay
Jun 11, 2019 9:30 PM
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I also use PM Prepcast to pass PMI-ACP exam. Their exam simulator for PMP has 7 full exams plus 1 ITTO exam, so total of 1600 realistic scenario-based questions.
Sometimes the free mock test doesn't compile with PMO book, for my certification I used "pm prepcast" exam simulator which helped me a lot in a sense that detail explanation of wrong answers. I am not advocating any online course, but I am sharing my experience.
I hope you have wonderful learning ..
I also use PM Prepcast to pass PMI-ACP exam. Their exam simulator for PMP has 7 full exams plus 1 ITTO exam, so total of 1600 realistic scenario-based questions. Saving Changes...
I have seen three to four simulator but PM prepcast is the good one, the way questions has been given also result has been shown group and knowledge base so that you can able to identify your gap area. Also 7 full 200 questions which make you perfect to handle situations questions but it cost is little bit more I.e. around $125 to $135. See their demo simulator and decide accordingly. Nothing to worry about many people had no success at 1st attempt.
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1 reply by Fagun Garg
Jun 12, 2019 1:51 AM
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I agree with Ramakant , simulator is just for practice. So dont worry if you get less marks in 1st attempt
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Fagun GargProject Manger , PMP , PMI-ACP | Gurgaon, India Delhi, Delhi, India
Jun 11, 2019 10:31 PM
Replying to Ramakant Beernally
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Hi Niraj,
I have seen three to four simulator but PM prepcast is the good one, the way questions has been given also result has been shown group and knowledge base so that you can able to identify your gap area. Also 7 full 200 questions which make you perfect to handle situations questions but it cost is little bit more I.e. around $125 to $135. See their demo simulator and decide accordingly. Nothing to worry about many people had no success at 1st attempt.
I agree with Ramakant , simulator is just for practice. So dont worry if you get less marks in 1st attempt Saving Changes...
Eric IsomOwner| learn.pmguaranteed.comUt, United States
PM Prepcast's exam simulator. If you do well on that, you should be OK.
If you find you need more resources to prepare, see my profile.
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Niraj ShekatkarProject Manager| FerreroPune, Maharashtra, India
Dear All,
I appreciate for sparing time for all your valuable feedbacks.
Thanks for the references.
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1 reply by Ojeiu Ohiosimuan
Oct 16, 2019 7:46 PM
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I wish I had seen this post earlier..... Niraj could you be so kind to share your experience and what path you chose that helped you pass the exam.
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Ellik HawkinsPresident/CEO| Hawkins Ventures, LLCTallahassee, Fl, United States
PM Prepcast exam simulator was great,,,comes with 8 full length exams and provides feedback on missed questions with the exact location in the PMBOK where the answer resides. I found them to be rather difficult....I scored between and 68 - 78% on all 8 practice exams then did really well on the actual PMP exam. Saving Changes...
I appreciate for sparing time for all your valuable feedbacks.
Thanks for the references.
I wish I had seen this post earlier..... Niraj could you be so kind to share your experience and what path you chose that helped you pass the exam. Saving Changes...
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