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 used and practised these dumps in all the practice and mock tests but surprisingly I didn't use it in my exam.
Its individual opinion to prepare dumps . But it give a psychological boost in the exam.
Hi Malik, Thanks for sharing this link will go through it & get back to you if i need more details. Saving Changes...
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Jun 18, 2016 2:08 PM
Replying to Alfred Samuel
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I used and practised these dumps in all the practice and mock tests but surprisingly I didn't use it in my exam.
Its individual opinion to prepare dumps . But it give a psychological boost in the exam.
Denise CantyAgile Coach, Life Coach, Author, Senior Project-Program Manager| Cenden CompanyWashington, Dc, United States
I didn't do a brain dump for my exam, however I feel its a good practice as I look back. Saving Changes...
Heather DawleyAssociate Director, Membership| American Academy of NeurologyMinneapolis, Mn, United States
I used the full 15 minute tutorial time to write out the full knowledge area/process group table, all the formulas (all EV, PV, SPI, CPI, etc. plus the various other formulas throughout other knowledge areas), the theories that I could remember, and added to it along the way as questions came up that gave me ideas of things that would be helpful to remember for later. Although I didn't use the info heavily, it was very helpful to have the further into the test I got. A couple hours in and it wasn't as easy to recall some of the information I previously felt comfortable with. As far as strategy for memorizing the information... I did many, many practice brain dumps just sitting down without my study materials and few sheets of blank paper and writing it all out. It's amazing what a difference that made for me. I could read things over and over and think they were memorized, but it's a whole different story when you try to write it all out! Saving Changes...
Stephanie BruceProject Manager Sr| Anthem Blue Cross Health InsuranceInglewood, Ca, United States
I believe the tutorial is about 5-10 minutes. My brain dump was one page. I wrote down the formulas and the significant information regarding processes. For instance, project scope management: I broke down the processes for planning and managing and controlling in regards to the WBS. Saving Changes...
Stephen StewartCIO Candidate / Director of Operations / MIS / Program / Project Management| Sona NetworksSeverna Park, Md, United States
The brain dump re-enforced information I already had memorized, especially the formulas. I think it definitely helped to relax me after writing all the information down within the 15 minute allotment. The situational questions on the exam will determine if you really know the material or not. It does not help to just memorize for the sake of memorizing the information. The brain dump assists in case you have a brief lapse in remembering a topic if you need just a trigger. Saving Changes...
Naseer KhanProject Manager| Marks Supply Inc.Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
George,
I guess the need for brain dump varies from individuals to individuals depending on the ability to recollect what you have memorized, especially in a stressful environment. Personally, I never felt the need for it.
For those in favor, a useful strategy would be to practice it for a week before the exam giving yourself 10-12 minutes to do so and writing down as much as possible. This way brain dump would seem like a familiar routine on the day of the exam and with practice you will be able to write a greater percentage of your brain dump as opposed to attempting it first time that day itself within the stipulated time.
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Jun 28, 2016 11:59 AM
George Lewis
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Naseer - Got it, it was useful for me...
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George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Jun 28, 2016 11:29 AM
Replying to Naseer Khan
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George,
I guess the need for brain dump varies from individuals to individuals depending on the ability to recollect what you have memorized, especially in a stressful environment. Personally, I never felt the need for it.
For those in favor, a useful strategy would be to practice it for a week before the exam giving yourself 10-12 minutes to do so and writing down as much as possible. This way brain dump would seem like a familiar routine on the day of the exam and with practice you will be able to write a greater percentage of your brain dump as opposed to attempting it first time that day itself within the stipulated time.
Naseer - Got it, it was useful for me... Saving Changes...
