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Mapping PMP Examination Content Outline to Topics on PMBOK

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Aws Nabeel Information Technology Multimedia Educational Technologist| Dhofar University Salalah, Dhofar, Oman
Hello All,

I have failed my first try for PMP exam, i was thinking to :

map the exam content outline which contain the tasks that i didn't score target requirements with study material so i can improve my self

any idea on that please ?
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Najam Mumtaz Retired Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Don't give up
Exam content outline is domain wise which are basically project management processes. If you could not score target in any of them than that is the area you need to concentrate. In most cases it is not that someone did not study the process or a particular knowledge area, it's the application of that knowledge to practical situation as questions in exam are scenario based.
My advise would be go through Guide to PMBOK and any additional book you are following, again.
Must try as many scenario based questions as possible, there are fast track software available on-line and you ca purchase them too. Once you start scoring 80-85% in those questions, you should be ready to retake the exam.
Good luck
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Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD Senior Project Manager| Infosys Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Yes examining the tasks in the exam content outline is important, as some of the questions are based on these tasks.
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Mansoor Mustafa Senior PM| Government Department Rawalpindi Punjab, Pakistan
Shehab
Good idea to find gaps in your knowledge area and prepare again keeping in mind where to foucus
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Br. Ts. PUI CHEE KHIAN PMP®, PMI-RMP®, PMI-SP, CCPM (CIDB), MBA, MPM® CPE, FAAPM, FCILG, MPMI, | CPE, FAAPM, FCILG, MPMI, MMSSA, MMIM, AMIVMM, CM(ACPM) Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Shebab,

Exam analysis on each domain performance is a very strategic approach to fill up your knowledge gap. Good luck for the second try.

PUI
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Abu Haidar Mohammad Ghani Assistant General Manager, Project Management and Customer Support| Vintage IT Dhaka, Bangladesh
Shebab,

Have you given any simulation test? I think, online simulation test like pm-exam-simulator.com can fill up the gap and bring high confidence to sit for the exam again. For this you have to bear a cost.
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Dec 26, 2017 11:22 AM
Aws Nabeel
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i have tried the pm exam simulator i did 5 full exam i got 72% and 74% but when i sit to exam there were situational questions which confuse me a lot
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Aws Nabeel Information Technology Multimedia Educational Technologist| Dhofar University Salalah, Dhofar, Oman
Dec 26, 2017 11:05 AM
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Shebab,

Have you given any simulation test? I think, online simulation test like pm-exam-simulator.com can fill up the gap and bring high confidence to sit for the exam again. For this you have to bear a cost.
i have tried the pm exam simulator i did 5 full exam i got 72% and 74% but when i sit to exam there were situational questions which confuse me a lot
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Anish Abraham Privacy Program Manager| University of Washington Auburn, Wa, United States
Hi Shebab,

Sorry to hear about your first attempt. Like Mansoor suggested please identify the gaps based on the exam analysis report and try to do more mock questions on those knowledge areas where you didn't scored well.

I found mock questions from pmtraining.com very helpful.

Anyway good luck and all the best.
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Demetrius Williams Atlanta, Ga, United States
Hi Shebab,

PMStudy is a good resource for mock exam questions. The mock exams will definitely help you identify your gaps.

Good luck on the next attempt.
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Anonymous
Aws,

it seems that you are focusing on exam practice rather than going deep into the subject and studying. Solving exam questions (more than 2 full exams) is a waste of time and does not add a lot of value.

What you should have done - after the first exam - is to find your weak spots and go after them
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Rajeev Sharma Principal Consultant | Strategy, EA CoE | Digital Transformation, AI and Gen-AI| Tech Mahindra Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Shebab,

You must receive a score card of your first attempt. Score sheet gives a high level analysis of domains where you missed to score well.

Try to focus on weak areas through selective mock tests and concept examinations before appearing for second round.

Thanks
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