Kristin JonesSocial Media Specialist III| PMINewtown Square, Pa, United States
Hello everyone!
Over the past few weeks we’ve received a few questions regarding the practice of “brain dumps” while taking a PMI exam. Here is PMI’s policy on this matter and what will be enforced at Prometric testing centers:
• Testing candidates can start to utilize their scratch paper/note boards once the exam has officially started
• Doing a “brain dump” during the 15 minute tutorial period or prior is not allowed
• All scratch paper/note boards will be collected at the end of the testing session
PMI is not endorsing or condoning the practice of brain dumps, nor have they ever. Candidates are not able to start to utilize their scratch paper until the exam time starts. This is industry best practice.
Thank you!
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4 replies by Anupam , Demetrius Williams, Rami Kaibni, and Sungjoon Park
Nov 15, 2016 10:04 AM
Sungjoon Park
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Thank you very much for your clarification on "brain dump", Kristin.
Nov 15, 2016 10:45 AM
Anupam
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Thank you so much for clearing the doubt Kristin. Appreciate that.
Nov 15, 2016 11:00 AM
Rami Kaibni
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Thanks Kristin - Now it is loud and clear.
I agree with Stephane, it would be great to make the handbook as clear, if it is not already.
Nov 15, 2016 11:01 AM
Demetrius Williams
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Thanks Kristin
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Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
Thanks for clearing up the matter, Kristin. It would be nice for the handbook to be as clear on the matter. Saving Changes...
Over the past few weeks we’ve received a few questions regarding the practice of “brain dumps” while taking a PMI exam. Here is PMI’s policy on this matter and what will be enforced at Prometric testing centers:
• Testing candidates can start to utilize their scratch paper/note boards once the exam has officially started
• Doing a “brain dump” during the 15 minute tutorial period or prior is not allowed
• All scratch paper/note boards will be collected at the end of the testing session
PMI is not endorsing or condoning the practice of brain dumps, nor have they ever. Candidates are not able to start to utilize their scratch paper until the exam time starts. This is industry best practice.
Thank you!
Thank you very much for your clarification on "brain dump", Kristin. Saving Changes...
Over the past few weeks we’ve received a few questions regarding the practice of “brain dumps” while taking a PMI exam. Here is PMI’s policy on this matter and what will be enforced at Prometric testing centers:
• Testing candidates can start to utilize their scratch paper/note boards once the exam has officially started
• Doing a “brain dump” during the 15 minute tutorial period or prior is not allowed
• All scratch paper/note boards will be collected at the end of the testing session
PMI is not endorsing or condoning the practice of brain dumps, nor have they ever. Candidates are not able to start to utilize their scratch paper until the exam time starts. This is industry best practice.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for clearing the doubt Kristin. Appreciate that. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Nov 15, 2016 9:50 AM
Replying to Kristin Jones
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Hello everyone!
Over the past few weeks we’ve received a few questions regarding the practice of “brain dumps” while taking a PMI exam. Here is PMI’s policy on this matter and what will be enforced at Prometric testing centers:
• Testing candidates can start to utilize their scratch paper/note boards once the exam has officially started
• Doing a “brain dump” during the 15 minute tutorial period or prior is not allowed
• All scratch paper/note boards will be collected at the end of the testing session
PMI is not endorsing or condoning the practice of brain dumps, nor have they ever. Candidates are not able to start to utilize their scratch paper until the exam time starts. This is industry best practice.
Thank you!
Thanks Kristin - Now it is loud and clear.
I agree with Stephane, it would be great to make the handbook as clear, if it is not already. Saving Changes...
Over the past few weeks we’ve received a few questions regarding the practice of “brain dumps” while taking a PMI exam. Here is PMI’s policy on this matter and what will be enforced at Prometric testing centers:
• Testing candidates can start to utilize their scratch paper/note boards once the exam has officially started
• Doing a “brain dump” during the 15 minute tutorial period or prior is not allowed
• All scratch paper/note boards will be collected at the end of the testing session
PMI is not endorsing or condoning the practice of brain dumps, nor have they ever. Candidates are not able to start to utilize their scratch paper until the exam time starts. This is industry best practice.
Anupam is correct. This has been introduced as one of my friend appeared in Oct,2016.
If any one wants it can be confirmed by sending mail to PMI customer care.
Anupam is correct. This has been introduced as one of my friend appeared in Oct,2016.
If any one wants it can be confirmed by sending mail to PMI customer care.
I am not sure what the big deal is even if this was true. If someone will get scared because he / she can't write notes then they should not sit for the exam.
I personally never used the scratch paper or did any brain dump what so ever. My advise is that when you study, do not rely on such things - Study as if this is not there. If it was there, it might be a plus and if not then this shouldn't affect the performance on the exam.
This is my humble opinion.
I agree! Let's study to learn and understand, not just to pass a test. Saving Changes...
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