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...
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.
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. Saving Changes...
Maniraj NagarajanAssociate Vice President, Learning Platforms| Novac Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd.Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Jun 16, 2016 3:15 AM
Replying to Markus Kopko
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Hey Guys,
i want to throw in a may be somekind controvers opinion.
From my perspective a well prepared PMP aspirant does not need a brain dump.
I havn't used it and it worked for me.
Please do not get me wrong; of course it could be a help to write down lets say the most important formulas you may need like the EVM ones for instance. I have done this to, cause it makes the calculations you came possibly across much faster and easier.
But that's it from my perspective.
Why?
Well, my opinion is, if you have learned all those things you want to write down very well (and you have to learn them well, if you want to write them down! ;) ) ... well, than those things are still in your mind. In a way that you can pick them whenever you need it.
And if those things in your mind like that, well, than you do not need such a brain dump i guess.
I hope i could make my point clear (my english is not the best, sorry for that).
But having said this, of course, if you personaly feel more confident if you have a brain dump, than create one. And than is the link from Praveen really helpful.
Regards,
Markus
PS: And yes, the tutorial (How to use a computer and a mouse and so on!) is 15 Minutes long and you can use this time to write down your brain dump, espacially if you already do know how to work with a computer (what could be assumed, i guess).
I totally agree with you Markus, but again brain dump can serve as a practice guide and repository which one can use to enhance his skills and knowledge. though i am not a brain dump guy i found it useful when found as it gave a different perspective and also enhanced my thought process. Saving Changes...
Bill MorganProject Manager| Epic Management L.P. Redlands, CAMoreno Valley, Ca, United States
I did not do a brain dump. Was not necessary for me. I wanted the extra time to answer questions. Saving Changes...
Sanjay BhureConsultant| PMP, Master Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma BB, MBA, Lead Auditor (QMS), CEngPune, Maharashtra, India
A brain dump is collection of all formulas required to solve the related problems. In brain dump it is shown that which formula is used in which condition. And one has to mug-up all the formulas.
In my view, for passing PMP exam, brain dump is not required at all. Because it will be more easy, if you understand the concept behind the formulas, i.e. in which condition and why the formula has been used and how the formula has been derived. Once it has been cleared, then brain dump is not required.
For example (just for example), please see the video for "Estimate At Completion (EAC) Formula" https://youtu.be/tSH77PGFR2I Saving Changes...
Janice GrierSenior Technical Vendor Manager| ATTShelby Township, Mi, United States
I took my exam March 2017 and Brain Dump during the 15min tutorial is not allowed. However, once the tutorial is complete you an dump. I did not do a total brain dump but I did right down 3 formulas that I consistently got mixed up in the first 1min.
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1 reply by George Lewis
Mar 15, 2018 11:57 AM
George Lewis
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Janice - did they actually said that you couldn't do it during tutorial?
that's very strange...
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George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Mar 15, 2018 11:35 AM
Replying to Janice Grier
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I took my exam March 2017 and Brain Dump during the 15min tutorial is not allowed. However, once the tutorial is complete you an dump. I did not do a total brain dump but I did right down 3 formulas that I consistently got mixed up in the first 1min.
Janice - did they actually said that you couldn't do it during tutorial?
that's very strange... Saving Changes...
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