Jaydip ChakrabartiConsultant, Supplier Management, B.Eng, PG in Supply Chain, PMP, SAP Certified| Bruce Power, Largest Nuclear Power generating company in North AmericaBrampton, Ontario, Canada
Hi all,
I am new in this forum. I have read PMBOK and Andy Crowe's book couple of times. Everytime, I read, I feel confident about the concept but never got the simulator exam score ( tried 3 so far from PM Prepcast ) above 70% What needs to be done ? Do I practice more questions from other sources and attempt Mock or Simulator ? My exam is in 3 weeks from now. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Jaydip
If you’re specifically asking about simulation exams then yes, probably it is a good idea to solve as many as you can. PM PrepCast is a good resource for simulation exams and RMC Fast Track is another good resource.
I personally used Rita Mulchay’s exam prep book to study from besides the PMBOK but I heard many good things about Andy Crowe book.
Keep doing simulation exams and concentrate on the domain you are scoring low at until you comfortably score 75%-80%.
You still have lots of time - Good Luck.
RK Saving Changes...
Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear Jaydip
Interesting your question Thanks for sharing
I think you need to gain expertise in answering the questions in time and answering the kind of questions that come out on the exam.
Therefore, I recommend the purchase of a simulator of questions similar to those that come in the exams. In my opinion Rami made an excellent suggestion
You can also train here in our community at PMchallenge
I wish you the most success in the exam Saving Changes...
RAJON BANERJEEKalyani, District: Nadia, West Bengal, India
Hi Jaydip,
@Luis & @Rami both have given extremely valuable feedback to you.
One thing I need to add here, that's for suggestion:
1. PMP exam is moreover scenario based. Your thinking should be logical & conceptual not only bookish/theoretical.
Try to gain knowledge from PMBOK. Apply it in exam that's all.
Fill free & open mind.
Thanks,
Rajon Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Perhaps I will write something obvious but remember that exam questions are situational questions. Then, the best is to understand the PMBOK instead of memorize it. My recommendation is going to do more exam questions taken from other source. At least, you have to complete 3-4 times the quantity of questions of the exam and when you take 75%-85% of accurancy then you are ready. Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Absolutely agree with the sound advice given above. You have time. Lay out a plan of attack over these next 3-weeks to strategically apply the plan. Consider where your weaker areas have been from the simulator exams to pinpoint focus. Remain at a level of situational applications. Think in terms of workflow; if you are here and are doing this, what would come next?
Analyze the questions and options.
you need experience as well. Saving Changes...
LORI WILSONRETIRED - Technical Project Manager| RETIRED - LifePoint HealthClarkston, Wa, United States
Jaydip: You've received wonderful advice from my peers already. Will you please come back to this string to let us know when you pass your exam so we may congratulate you? You've got this! Saving Changes...
Besides practicing the questions from more sources, here follows additional advice based on my experience:
* Practice in order to maintain a rate of 1 question per minute (in the exam, start controlling after 20 minutes)
* The exam is long and tiring. Use major milestones (every 50 questions) and minor milestones (every 20 questions) to appease your mind. Saving Changes...
Jaydip ChakrabartiConsultant, Supplier Management, B.Eng, PG in Supply Chain, PMP, SAP Certified| Bruce Power, Largest Nuclear Power generating company in North AmericaBrampton, Ontario, Canada
Thanks everyone for good suggestions. I will monitor my progress and post an update in 1 week time.
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