Planning to take PMP exam online from Home. Need some clarifications - 1. Complexity - I am able to get around 73-75% in PMI Study Hall mock tests and I understand the incorrect questions as well. But RMC Mock Tests sometimes seem very ambiguous to me, and somehow I feel they are different than PMI Study Hall, more theoretical than practical . I feel its the language of question that makes the questions tricky. I have scored 70-72% and then in yesterday's RMC mock I fell down to 62%. While in PMI Study hall I am consistently scoring 72-74% so far. So while I was gaining confidence so far, I am very nervous after yesterday's RMC mock test. How would the real exam be? Will there be questions where language could be tricky? Will the questions be close to PMI Study Hall's mock tests?
Second, this might seem stupid, but I am having a hard time sitting for 230 mins with 100% focus. During my practice mock tests, I take 2 breaks, plus I normally drink green tea while taking tests, which helps me reduce stress while taking exam. I see beverages are allowed in online exam from home in clear glass, but not sure if green tea would be allowed or is it just water. Is it allowed, also, any suggestions on how to manage stress, specifically when you are running late on questions.
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Vishal, the purpose of the mock-up exams is to prepare you for the test. I don't think they are similar to the real exam but close enough to give you an idea. A good resource for simulation exams is PM PrepCast. Try to practice as much as you can.
Regarding the drink, if a drink is allowed in clear glass then green tea should be fine. I doubt PMI will impose on you what to drink as long as it is in a clear glass and I also believe you are allowed a 10 min break but to be sure, contact PMI. In general, I advise candidates to take the exam from a testing center when they can because at least you don't have to worry about the technology and setup.
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Jul 29, 2024 10:33 AM
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Thank you, Rami. That's helpful.
Vishal
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Navaid Ur RehmanAdditional Director / Project Management Expert /Writer /Trainer| Confidential (Pakistan)Karachi, Sd, Pakistan
Dear Vishal,
When I was preparing for the PMP exam back in 2009, I referred to numerous books, materials, and simulations, practicing extensively. Despite my efforts, I failed on my first attempt. I quickly realized the gap in my preparation: I hadn't thoroughly read the PMBOK . While my concepts were clear and I had done a lot of practice, the language of the exam questions was based on the PMBOK, which is essentially a textbook.
I had been overconfident, thinking that extensive practice with various reference materials and books would be enough. Immediately, I rescheduled the exam for one week later. During that week, I focused solely on reading the PMBOK 3 to 4 times. When I retook the exam, I found the questions relatively easier because I was now familiar with the language and content of the PMBOK. I completed the exam in 3.5 hours instead of the allotted 4 hours.
My key advice is this: while practicing with different materials is important, it is crucial to read the PMBOK thoroughly. Believe me, it will help you immensely.
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Jul 29, 2024 10:32 AM
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Thank you, Navaid! This can be crucial for me, because I have read Rita Mulcahy's book, which is based on PMBOK, among many other sources, but haven't even downloaded the PMBOK yet. So, this is really helpful.
When I was preparing for the PMP exam back in 2009, I referred to numerous books, materials, and simulations, practicing extensively. Despite my efforts, I failed on my first attempt. I quickly realized the gap in my preparation: I hadn't thoroughly read the PMBOK . While my concepts were clear and I had done a lot of practice, the language of the exam questions was based on the PMBOK, which is essentially a textbook.
I had been overconfident, thinking that extensive practice with various reference materials and books would be enough. Immediately, I rescheduled the exam for one week later. During that week, I focused solely on reading the PMBOK 3 to 4 times. When I retook the exam, I found the questions relatively easier because I was now familiar with the language and content of the PMBOK. I completed the exam in 3.5 hours instead of the allotted 4 hours.
My key advice is this: while practicing with different materials is important, it is crucial to read the PMBOK thoroughly. Believe me, it will help you immensely.
Thank you, Navaid! This can be crucial for me, because I have read Rita Mulcahy's book, which is based on PMBOK, among many other sources, but haven't even downloaded the PMBOK yet. So, this is really helpful.
Vishal, the purpose of the mock-up exams is to prepare you for the test. I don't think they are similar to the real exam but close enough to give you an idea. A good resource for simulation exams is PM PrepCast. Try to practice as much as you can.
Regarding the drink, if a drink is allowed in clear glass then green tea should be fine. I doubt PMI will impose on you what to drink as long as it is in a clear glass and I also believe you are allowed a 10 min break but to be sure, contact PMI. In general, I advise candidates to take the exam from a testing center when they can because at least you don't have to worry about the technology and setup.
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