I have been studying and trying to gather all formulas needed to pass PMP6 exam. I have been also practicing numerical questions. However, depending on the books I read, I keep discovering new numericals and formulas in the knowledge areas that are not on the general formula list.
General formulas I am refering to are: Earned values (Cost) PERT (Cost) Critical Path, Float (Schedule) Project selection NPV, PV (?) Communication channels (Communications) Probability (RisK) Decision Tree (Risk) Sigma vlaues 1,2,3,6.
I am discovering new numericals which not part of the general formula list listed above recommended for exam such as:
EMV (Risk) PTA (Procurement) ROI
This makes it more confusing what is and what is not on exam and what numericals to expect. What is missing? Any advise is greatly appreciated.
PS. I have been reading and doing Rita's exam sample questions. In your opinion am I on the right track. Are the questions typical what to expect on exam? Saving Changes...
Whatever you find formulas in PMBOK6 are part of your scope and probably some simple numerical problem would be asked but the definite probability of numerical questions would be on Earned values (Cost)
PERT (Cost)
Critical Path, Float (Schedule)
Project selection NPV, PV (?)
Communication channels (Communications)
Probability (RisK)
Decision Tree (Risk)
Sigma values 1,2,3,6
Rest formula would be on low probability but you have to make understand all, You can make practice the all the problems given in Rita Mulcahy that is more than enough to cover most of the things and you are on right track. Also doing correct mock and practicing on exam simulator would be more helpful at the final stage of exam preparation.
Hope this helps you. Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Agree with Andrew.
Focus on PMBOK Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
Sample questions and mock exams are great to test your knowledge. They are not, however, a good representation of what you should expect at the exam proper. (I suspect this is to avoid intellectual property infringement.) The good news is that they are usually MORE difficult than the real exam questions. Saving Changes...
That looks about right. Handy tip: As soon as you are allowed to start writing during the exam, write down all your memorized formulas. That will save you time during the exam, over doing mental gymnastics between questions and then trying to recall formulas as the questions pop up. Saving Changes...
