I would suggest trying to get them above 85%. Remember that the exam has a mix of easy, moderate & hard questions but it can be a random mix across those. As such, if you were to get mostly moderate or hard questions, your current scores might not be enough to pass.
I'd also suggest trying a couple of different practice exam sites to avoid the risk of any "blind spots" from one provider impacting your outcome.
Yes as Kiron said, take the good quality simulation exams, and always cross reference with the PMBOK. Also read the exam content outline document from PMI which will highlight the tasks the PM should be involved in, and finally the Lexicon of terms document. Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
How do you feel? Have you focused and improved upon the weak areas from the 1st attempt (and maintained the strong areas)? TBH, I don't think anyone here can answer that question - only you truly know if/when you're ready.
If you are at the tipping point of confidence, then schedule the exam for say 2-3 weeks from now and go through a planned final preparation period.
Saurabh, I would suggest:
1. Read PMBOK atleast 3 times
2. Memorize the ITTOs (if possible)
3. Read Rita's atleast 3 times (Memorize the process charts, like you did in your school)
4. Understand that the sample tests provide just the framework of questions which will be asked in the exam. The scores in these exams dont matter as long as you are through with the concepts.
5. Keep calm and meditate:- The most critical aspect while writting the exam.
6. You will be PMP this time.
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You need to concentrate on areas which required improvement as per your previous exam result.
There are a number of on-line exams available over internet which allows you to focus on specific areas. If you feel that now you are comfortable and very sure while answering those questions, you are good to go.
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Dinah YoungProject Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William CountySpringfield, Va, United States
I agree with Kiron. I think pushing yourself and getting closer to 85% will get you to a better point to take the exam. And also try practice exams from many sources. Do not rely on the short exams solely. Pull down several 200 question exams. Practice your time management skills as well as your knowledge.
And as Rakesh state, keep calm. I did not do any studying for the 24 hours before the exam. I just focused on relaxing and telling myself that I could do this.
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Don't underestimate the stress of sitting for 4 hours to answer 200 questions. This was the most difficult part of the whole process for me. I was fortunate to be the only candidate in the room on the day, so I could read out the questions to myself which helped a lot. I got scores in that range after two months of prep work. I felt I got to a point where I could not study anymore. I passed on my first attempt with overall above target. I felt for sure that I was going to fail when I did the exam. The questions was much more difficult than Rita's book or the PM training website mock exams. As the other have stated, only you will know what will work. I have spend about a week researching forums to get a median idea of exam prep and took what worked for me. There was a point during the exam where I wanted to give up, but I had to pull myself together to focus intensely on each question
Good luck
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1 reply by Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
Dec 13, 2017 4:12 PM
Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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Henri, you were lucky in a way that no one else was in the room. I sat my exam while in another country, and that room had at least 6 other people, who came into the room at different times, not to mention the admin person who walked in every 5 minutes to walk up and down, damn distracting. I recalled the first time I sat for a similar exam back in 1997 and I was in a very small room suited for only one participant, and monitored by a camera, a much better system.
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Mansoor MustafaSenior PM| Government DepartmentRawalpindi Punjab, Pakistan
Agree with Najam. concerntrate on weak area identified previous attempt. Try to get more than 85% marks in good simulator and few other things as suggested by other colleagues Saving Changes...
PAWAN KALRAsystem engineer| iDirectVasundhara, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Hi Saurabh,
i will suggest not to run for test after test. better to give test and see the wrong questions area, study & understand those areas and then give test again.
also 2 times a week give test in single sitting for min 250 questions.
i also failed once and second time followed this technique and passed with above target score.
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I agree with Rakesh. If you pass 3 times the PMBOK guide and Rita'S and take a few tests with a score of over 80% it should be ok. Understand the material cold. The questions are chosen so that you have to think and apply your knowledge. Saving Changes...
