George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
There is a new prometric center and my students have the possibility to decide between PBT and CBT. There is a lot of discussions around the pro's and cons'...
Hope you can help my students.
Should I take Paper Based Test (PBT) or Computer Based Test (CBT) for PMP Certification?
Should I take Paper Based Test (PBT) or Computer Based Test (CBT) for PMP-RMP Certification?
Should I take Paper Based Test (PBT) or Computer Based Test (CBT) for PMP-SP Certification? Saving Changes...
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
PBT Vs CBT Comparisons ahead... Saving Changes...
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
PBT Vs CBT Comparison #1
#1 In terms of pre-condition, CBT has edge over PBT as there is no pre-condition for CBT
PBT as a Pre-condition that Candidates should live at least 300 km (186.5 miles) from a CBT Centre. 300 km limit does not apply if a corporate organizes PBT for its employee.
PBT as no Pre-condition because anyone can apply for CBT. Saving Changes...
Shailja JindalSenior Consultant| CapgeminiFaridabad, Haryana, India
CBT is my personal choice for exams like PMP. Along with your knowledge, patience is tested. if writing is another add on, candidate would be completely exhausted. PBT may be the only choice for remote locations where prometric/ network connects are not easily available. immediate n quick results is basic these days. For other exams, PBT may work better.
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May 31, 2016 12:08 PM
George Lewis
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Shailja thanks for your input...
I would think that for PMP CBT is the route.. but for SP I would recommend the PBT, this is just my case, having to draw those diagrams didn't do it well for me as for a PBT test you could do it on the same exam sheet.
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George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
May 31, 2016 10:49 AM
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CBT is my personal choice for exams like PMP. Along with your knowledge, patience is tested. if writing is another add on, candidate would be completely exhausted. PBT may be the only choice for remote locations where prometric/ network connects are not easily available. immediate n quick results is basic these days. For other exams, PBT may work better.
Shailja thanks for your input...
I would think that for PMP CBT is the route.. but for SP I would recommend the PBT, this is just my case, having to draw those diagrams didn't do it well for me as for a PBT test you could do it on the same exam sheet. Saving Changes...
Urvashi SharmaProject's Portfolio Manager - IT Infrastructure| IBMBangalore, Karnataka, India
I would suggest CBT,as it is More flexible, results are instant, dates easily available. Saving Changes...
Cliff ParkerSenior Agile Delivery Manager| DevOpsGroupHarrietsham, Kent, United Kingdom
Having done a bunch of ITIL PBT, I'm slightly annoyed that my only option with the PMP is CBT.
with a PBT exam you can highlight parts of the question that are important, cross out distractor answers etc. Much better than CBT. For a 4 hour exam it's easier on the eyes aswell
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1 reply by George Lewis
Jun 03, 2016 6:53 PM
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Cliff - Totally agree, sometimes PBT is better for those long test with lengthy wording, a bunch of graphs and diagrams that you need to re-draw. When having those question on a sheet of paper you can easily write over the exam itself. Additionally you can go back and forth the end of the sheets to have a quick look and feel of what's coming. With CBT you can't do that easily (but this might be a matter of the software).
But again with CBT you avoid having to fill those annoying circles in the answer sheet which takes up a lot of time. And the useful possibility of re-scheduling easily, that awesome.
I would say it just depend on the type of test and the type of student. I wouldn't just say CBT or PBT is better without analyzing.
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Jun 02, 2016 9:29 AM
Replying to Cliff Parker
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Having done a bunch of ITIL PBT, I'm slightly annoyed that my only option with the PMP is CBT.
with a PBT exam you can highlight parts of the question that are important, cross out distractor answers etc. Much better than CBT. For a 4 hour exam it's easier on the eyes aswell
Cliff - Totally agree, sometimes PBT is better for those long test with lengthy wording, a bunch of graphs and diagrams that you need to re-draw. When having those question on a sheet of paper you can easily write over the exam itself. Additionally you can go back and forth the end of the sheets to have a quick look and feel of what's coming. With CBT you can't do that easily (but this might be a matter of the software).
But again with CBT you avoid having to fill those annoying circles in the answer sheet which takes up a lot of time. And the useful possibility of re-scheduling easily, that awesome.
I would say it just depend on the type of test and the type of student. I wouldn't just say CBT or PBT is better without analyzing.
saurabh mahajanPMP, ITIL, PRINCE2| vodafonePune, Maharashtra, India
I gave PBT....
I will vote for PBT.
1) easy to look back on questions
2) always easy to track which questions I have left to answer for later
3) clock in not a hanging knife
4) Can see related questions quickly by just flipping the paper back and forth
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1 reply by George Lewis
Jun 06, 2016 8:45 AM
George Lewis
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Very valid explanation... This type of analysis is just what I'm looking for in this post.
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Jun 06, 2016 7:11 AM
Replying to saurabh mahajan
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I gave PBT....
I will vote for PBT.
1) easy to look back on questions
2) always easy to track which questions I have left to answer for later
3) clock in not a hanging knife
4) Can see related questions quickly by just flipping the paper back and forth
Very valid explanation... This type of analysis is just what I'm looking for in this post.
