George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
One of the most common questions asked by students, a very useful tactic is the Brain Dump, agree on this?
But not handling well or fail to prepare for the brain dump could cause us stress, even before the test begins.
Give us your input on the questions they posts:
• What is PMP Exam brain dump?
• What formulas do I include in it? What's the typical content?
• How much content to I include? How many pages?
• What If I don't want to use a brain dump?
• How to prepare? Do I need to practice?
• Can I take a pre-prepared Dump with me?
• How much time to I have to fill out the Brain Dump prior to the test?
• Do I just print out some brain dump from I site and memorize that dump?
What we are looking for with this post are just recommendations, we know that "it depends" on each one, but giving a useful advise won't hurt anyone. Saving Changes...
I would brain dump Formulas, The Knowledge and process matrix, the interaction between them chart that I cant remember where I found. For me these were enough. They give you the direction you need. If you have the experience then this is more than sufficient.
I think you get the first 15 mins for a brain dump Saving Changes...
Bodh RajDirector Cybersecurity - India Team Operations| 24by7security IncNoida, Uttar Pradesh, India
What is PMP Exam brain dump?
Putting all you remember from PMBOK for the exam on a piece of paper before you start the PMP exam in the exam hall to avoid last minute brain strain.
• What formulas do I include in it? What's the typical content?
Not felt any need of .
• How much content to I include? How many pages?
Not felt the requirement
• What If I don't want to use a brain dump?
Not felt the requirement
• How to prepare? Do I need to practice?
testing , testing and testing YES .. this is road to success
• Can I take a pre-prepared Dump with me?
NO .....
• How much time to I have to fill out the Brain Dump prior to the test?
did not feel the requirement
• Do I just print out some brain dump from I site and memorize that dump?
Not felt the requirement Saving Changes...
My first PMP experience wasn't really fantastic, so I am preparing for another exam. Nevertheless there was a lot to read and I made sure I picked the formulas I could remember in my head and dumped them on a sheet of paper, it was so relieving of me to just look at those formulas to resolve problems as the exam went on.
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1 reply by Demetrius Williams
Nov 03, 2016 5:01 PM
Demetrius Williams
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Obinna, don't give up. Determine where your gap was and retry.
One of the most common questions asked by students, a very useful tactic is the Brain Dump, agree on this?
- agreed a 'Brain Dump' document once created during the prep time of the exam can truly be helpful.
But not handling well or fail to prepare for the brain dump could cause us stress, even before the test begins.
- the 'Brain Dump' is a very useful tool and is highly recommended to not only study off of but to be able to re-create it on demand.
Give us your input on the questions they posts:
• What is PMP Exam brain dump?
- Basically, the brain dump is a summary of all the required formulas that PM will need in their arsenal to manage various aspects of a project.
• What formulas do I include in it? What's the typical content?
- Try to jot down all the formulas, as once the exam begins you will be consumed with resolving questions from the 9 knowledge areas the 5 phases and professional conduct, so you will probably appreciate the listing of formulas when a calculation question pops up
• How much content to I include? How many pages?
- put as much information as you are comfortable with. it is however not to go beyond 1 page for the brain dump... even if the testing facility provided you with 5 blank pages use 1 for the brain dump and the others as work sheets. Keep in mind that the testing facility will collect those 5 sheets after the exam.
• What If I don't want to use a brain dump?
- this is your choice. But remember it is highly recommended to do use one.
• How to prepare? Do I need to practice?
- create a brain dump prior to every test exam you do, this will give you good practice for the generation and use of the brain dump process.
• Can I take a pre-prepared Dump with me?
- no - you are not allowed to bring anything with you into the exam... not even a pencil...they will supply everything that you need.
• How much time to I have to fill out the Brain Dump prior to the test?
- you can use the the 15 min orientation time to jot down your brain dump.
• Do I just print out some brain dump from I site and memorize that dump?
- it is best to create your own version of a brain dump ... although you can obtain formatting suggestions from various sites.
I hope this has been helpful. And good luck to all! Saving Changes...
Mitesh PatelSenior Consultant| DeloitteHouston, Tx, United States
Although many prep. courses recommend using the brain dump sheet, I approached my study plan differently. I literally wanted to comprehend each concept very well where I can pull the information from my brain rather than searching the piece of paper for my notes. The brain dump is good for mimicking the process group and knowledge area grid along with the EVM formulas. Once again, I suggest practicing a lot and utilizing the brain dump to write down only a few key formulas. Saving Changes...
Practice writing those down at least three times a week for 4 weeks before the exam Saving Changes...
Erik TorekhanovDeployment Coordinator, IT Projects| Suncor EnergyCalgary, Alberta, Canada
It turned out that the brain dump was pretty much useless for me at the actual exam. I only wrote down the EVM formulas, but the furmula questions on the exam were actuallu quite simple.
Don't think I'd be able to write down any ITTO as it would be too much. Not sure what else should go into the brain dump Saving Changes...
Check this Brain Dump sample online for some ideas. Nonetheless, it shall be all the formulas, definitions and acronyms to help you navigate the exam in much faster way.
Here it is the link: http://www.slideshare.net/trashidi/pmpstudynote Saving Changes...
Doing a “brain dump” during the 15 minute tutorial period or prior is not allowed. We have been told this by Gregg Shaffer, Manager, Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) Program (in the R.E.P. LinkedIn group). One has to wait until their exam (the 4 hours) begins.
We were told this a week ago. Please don't shoot the messenger. Greg acts as if this is a policy clarification, not a policy change.
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1 reply by Demetrius Williams
Nov 03, 2016 5:03 PM
Demetrius Williams
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Michle, Gregg is correct. I spoke with PMI directly. I suggest others do the same. It is best to hear it from PMI or Prometric directly.
My first PMP experience wasn't really fantastic, so I am preparing for another exam. Nevertheless there was a lot to read and I made sure I picked the formulas I could remember in my head and dumped them on a sheet of paper, it was so relieving of me to just look at those formulas to resolve problems as the exam went on.
Obinna, don't give up. Determine where your gap was and retry. Saving Changes...
