Sinopse: This guide focuses on the elements needed to pass the exam. As such, it is not a ‘how to’ guide. There are plenty of books on project management and its specialties upon which the reader can avail themselves. That being said, this guide contains a number of footnoted references that may be very useful to the project practitioner and are strongly recommended for further study after the reader has passed the PMP exam(!)
Using this guide correctly will help insure you pass the PMP exam on your first attempt. Do the following:
• Review each chapter thoroughly. Then read through the corresponding chapter in the PMBOK® Guide. Pay particular attention to the outputs for each Knowledge Area and the processes that feed into each Knowledge Area. Memorize all Exam Tips and Critical Notes. • Take the chapter quiz, marking your answers on a separate sheet of paper. If you scored better than 80% you have a good gasp of the material. If not, mark the chapter for review on your second pass through the manual. • Go through the remaining chapters using the same approach. When you have completed the guide you will then review the chapters in which you scored below 80% • Retake the chapter quizzes in which you scored below 80%. • When you have passed all quizzes at the 80% level, take the post-test; it is a full blown PMP exam simulation. Give yourself 4 hours to take the sim – if you score better than 80%, you are ready to sit for the exam. • If you score less than 80%, call the test center where you will be sitting for the exam and reschedule the test! You can do so for up to 48 hours prior to the exam without forfeiting the exam fee.
