One of my colleagues taught a PMP Prep course in early April, and one of the candidates in her class took and passed the online exam.
Here is the un-edited feedback from that individual:
"First of all, I learned that if you have an in-person exam scheduled, you will not see the online option. In order to see it, you need to cancel your exam (Fees are waved for now), and then re-apply and you will see the option.
I will do a quick bullet list of things that are good to know:
• you require a working webcam and microphone
• you can not have your phone near you during the test
• the test is open 30 minutes before to allow you to do the check-in process, which I will detail below
o it performs a systems test to ensure your internet speed is sufficient, and that you have a working microphone and webcam.
o they make you take pictures of your face, your ID (drivers license, etc) and 4 pictures of your desk area (front, back, left, right)
o you sign disclaimers about not sharing details of the test,etc.
• there is a tutorial at the beginning that lets you get used to the provided calculator and whiteboard (YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED A PHYSICAL CALCULATOR OR SCRATCH PAD/PEN)
o the whiteboard has plenty of functionality, and allows you to use text, which would allow the “brain dump”
o here’s an overview of the feature https://home.pearsonvue.com/op/online-proc...eboard-overview o unfortunately the calculator must be operated with the mouse. It does not interact with your keyboard
• they make you download and install an application (OnVue) which, once the test begins takes over your full screen
• highlight/strike through options are available, but the application makes you highlight the text, and then choose strikeout or highlight (there are keyboard functions, but they are not very intuitive. I think highlight was Alt+J for example)
• There is a chat function at the top. If you click it, it calls a proctor (they won’t be immediate). I did this at the beginning just to see the feature, not realizing how it worked. They just wished me luck, and I proceeded??. This function would be used by the proctor in case of technical issues. If they could not reach you there, they would reach out via phone (this is your only exception to the phone rule)
• just a tidbit, because I was unsure – I had snacks beside me on my desk and ate them along the way, as well as water of course. They did not raise any concerns.
• The 10 minute break allowed me to use the restroom and stretch a bit. I only used around 4 minutes.
Aside from that, the interface is pretty intuitive. Everything I explained above is walked through in the tutorial.
For more information on it, here’s a link. In fact, this is where you need to go to take the test when it’s time!
https://home.pearsonvue.com/pmi/onvue"
It would be great if others who have taken the PMP exam online in the near term could share their experiences! Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
May 20, 2020 9:39 AM
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Merci ;) Thanks Stéphane,
I really feel sad about such disconnection PMI / Pearson Vue !!
I don't know who should I call at PMI (if you have advice, please tell me, considering I would prefer to have a french contact if possible...), but I've just been trying to contact the Pearson Vue, for 30 minutes waiting on the phone +1-855-542-6924, nobody available to answer me ... ! Let's wait and see, but my patience will be not unlimited.
Thx again / Merci mon ami !
PM
Thx Stéphane!, and Thx @Kiron Bondale!
Just for you to know how it is with Person Vue, I contacted them via their French contact details, but ended up on the same phoning platform, was redirected to India, and an hour and 24 minutes later, I had someone who had helped me (really !). They will contact me tomorrow to fix any possible issue with onVue and my laptop and they will re-offer me to pass the exam asap.
Just hoping they will do what they say !
Thx again, I'll keep you posted if new interesting steps in the story...
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Pierre-Marie FABINCapital Contracts Projects Manager| ANDRITZ ASSELIN THIBEAUSotteville-Les-Rouen, Normandie, France
Thx Stéphane!, and Thx @Kiron Bondale!
Just for you to know how it is with Person Vue, I contacted them via their French contact details, but ended up on the same phoning platform, was redirected to India, and an hour and 24 minutes later, I had someone who had helped me (really !). They will contact me tomorrow to fix any possible issue with onVue and my laptop and they will re-offer me to pass the exam asap.
Just hoping they will do what they say !
Thx again, I'll keep you posted if new interesting steps in the story...
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1 reply by Stéphane Parent
May 21, 2020 6:36 AM
Stéphane Parent
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Wow! Here's hoping that tout est bien qui finit bien!
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Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
May 20, 2020 4:47 PM
Replying to Pierre-Marie FABIN
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Thx Stéphane!, and Thx @Kiron Bondale!
Just for you to know how it is with Person Vue, I contacted them via their French contact details, but ended up on the same phoning platform, was redirected to India, and an hour and 24 minutes later, I had someone who had helped me (really !). They will contact me tomorrow to fix any possible issue with onVue and my laptop and they will re-offer me to pass the exam asap.
Just hoping they will do what they say !
Thx again, I'll keep you posted if new interesting steps in the story...
Wow! Here's hoping that tout est bien qui finit bien!
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1 reply by Kiron Bondale
May 21, 2020 7:06 AM
Kiron Bondale
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And not another case of 'plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose' :-)
Thanks Mohit. So a FREE 10 minute break? The time is frozen for test takers? If so, that is very kind of PMI! Cool deal! Best wishes to you now you are a PMP! I'll feature your feedback on my channel and shoot you a congratulatory gift. PMP is a BIG deal!
Hi Mohit....there is something that i do not get....now when u finish 90 questions what happened ? did the clock stop ? but then how did u go back to review the 90 questions ? Saving Changes...
The break starts automatic or u ask for the break ? also is the 10 min break optional or up to the student.....can the student resume the test after 5 min only ?
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1 reply by anonymous
May 23, 2020 12:24 AM
anonymous
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After you answer the first 90 Qs and complete your review, you will be asked whether you want to take a break. The break is optional. The break is for max. 10 mins., you can resume your test anytime within 10 mins.
The break does not count to your exam time. You are allowed to leave the room.
Please note, once your break is over, you will not be able to return to the questions from the first section(90 Qs) of the exam.
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Anonymous
Hello Everyone!
Have cleared my PMP exam in my first attempt!
Thank you Kiron Bondale for starting this discussion and for sharing the feedback. Thank you Mohit Joshi, Stephane Parent and other members for sharing your lessons learned. It has been very useful.
Following are my lessons learned for PMP Online Proctored Exam;
Please run the system test before scheduling your exam. Link shared below.
If your system test fails then refer to the system requirements section (under Additional Information) in the above link.
Please ensure that your internet connection speed is well above 3 Mbps down and 2 Mbps up as mentioned in the system requirements above. You can use Ookla speedtest app to check the same.
The exam is divided into two sections. First section contains 90 Qs. and second section contains 110 Qs Once you answer the first 90 Qs you can review these questions. Once you end the review you can take an optional break of 10 mins. The break does not count to your exam time. You are allowed to leave the room. Please note, once your 10-minute break is over, you will not be able to return to the questions from the first section of the exam.
There are many useful builtin tools like highlighting, strikethrough, calculator and whiteboard.
For more information on the whiteboard feature please check the link below.
Congratulations on passing the PMP! It's an achievement worth celebrating.
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Anonymous
May 20, 2020 9:39 AM
Replying to Pierre-Marie FABIN
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Merci ;) Thanks Stéphane,
I really feel sad about such disconnection PMI / Pearson Vue !!
I don't know who should I call at PMI (if you have advice, please tell me, considering I would prefer to have a french contact if possible...), but I've just been trying to contact the Pearson Vue, for 30 minutes waiting on the phone +1-855-542-6924, nobody available to answer me ... ! Let's wait and see, but my patience will be not unlimited.
Thx again / Merci mon ami !
PM
Hi Pierre,
You can call PMI on the number +1-610-356-4600 (Select Option #8).
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1 reply by Pierre-Marie FABIN
May 27, 2020 10:51 AM
Pierre-Marie FABIN
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Thank you very much Anonymous. I'll contact them today.
For information - WHAT A SHAME!!! - PearsonVue still not recontacted me. I did it 3 times, and they always promised me to respond in the next 2 working days. I'm really very frustrated from this not professional company...
In the meantime, I'm loosing my brain preparation / training.
Who can advise me what is the best mock up tests website that better reflects the hard questions of the PMP exam? for free or the cheapest if possible. I used to train on expensive platforms, and I'm not satisfy, they are idiot proof questions and not as hard as the real exam.
Thank you all for your advises and help.
Pierre
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Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
May 22, 2020 4:37 AM
Replying to anonymous
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Hello Everyone!
Have cleared my PMP exam in my first attempt!
Thank you Kiron Bondale for starting this discussion and for sharing the feedback. Thank you Mohit Joshi, Stephane Parent and other members for sharing your lessons learned. It has been very useful.
Following are my lessons learned for PMP Online Proctored Exam;
Please run the system test before scheduling your exam. Link shared below.
If your system test fails then refer to the system requirements section (under Additional Information) in the above link.
Please ensure that your internet connection speed is well above 3 Mbps down and 2 Mbps up as mentioned in the system requirements above. You can use Ookla speedtest app to check the same.
The exam is divided into two sections. First section contains 90 Qs. and second section contains 110 Qs Once you answer the first 90 Qs you can review these questions. Once you end the review you can take an optional break of 10 mins. The break does not count to your exam time. You are allowed to leave the room. Please note, once your 10-minute break is over, you will not be able to return to the questions from the first section of the exam.
There are many useful builtin tools like highlighting, strikethrough, calculator and whiteboard.
For more information on the whiteboard feature please check the link below.
Hello,
For the questions, once you mark an answer ; is it considered "Final" , or can I review all questions at the end of the exam if I have time left.
Or is "marked for review" the only way to review questions
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1 reply by anonymous
May 23, 2020 12:06 AM
anonymous
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The exam is divided into two sections.
First section contains 90 Qs and second section contains 110 Qs.
Once you answer the first 90 Qs you can review all the 90 Qs or only the ones you have flagged(marked for review). After which you have to end the review. Please note, once you end the review you will not be able to return to the questions from the first section of the exam.
Once you end the review for the first section, you can take an optional break of 10 mins. Please note again, once your 10-minute break is over, you will not be able to return to the questions from the first section of the exam.
The break does not count to your exam time. You are allowed to leave the room.
