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So PMI has reduced the exam breaks from 10 mins to 5 mins. What are your thoughts?
During the PMP exam, you get 2 breaks of 10 minutes each. In the new PMP Exam Content Outline (ECO) which will take effect July 2026, you still get 2 breaks but they are now 5 minutes each. I don't know what prompted this decision but 5 minutes is too small, especially if you are taking the exam at a test center. I would love to hear your thoughts.
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@Yewande Dayspring-Adenusi but time has increased too....10 mins more now for 5 more questions...not a bad deal at all.
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@Munish kumar Sharma time is displayed on the right hand top corner and it starts with 230 and goes back from there on. 10 mins breaks are not included in the time. So when you start question 1, you see 230 mins left and as you go answering questions, you will see the time going down from 230 to 0 in the end. So assuming you have 75 mins for each section of 60 questions (leave that 5 mins as buffer for the end), your target at the end of question no. 60 should be to see 155 mins or more on the right hand top corner. At the end of question 120, you should see 80 or more. Anything less than these numbers would mean, you have less than 1 min 33 secs for the last 60 questions which can be tight. At the end of every section of 60 questions, you will get to review the answers. Please do not waste your time doing any review. Just glance to see if all the questions look complete and quickly submit. Every second counts. Once you submit, the screen will say 'Break for 10 mins' and once you say Yes. a timer will start which again is a countdown. You have to log back within 10 mins, else the next session of your exam will start automatically even if you are not there on your desk. Once you log back post your break, the exam timer will start exactly where you stopped when submitting the first 60 questions. So basically the 230 mins is only for your 180 questions and the timer will start and stop only when you are answering the questions. Personally I would have liked the timer to start from 0 and go towards 230 as you then dont need to calculate backwards how much time is left. But I am sure some people would like the countdown and PMI perhaps thinks this is the best way. Lastly, if you are taking the exam at home, for me there was a lot of lag time between 2 questions. The website kept buffering between my submission of the last question and the next question. For some questions I had to wait for almost a minute. Luckily the buffering time is not included in the exam timer so I did not loose time but it was a phenomenal test of my patience. I heard it is not the case if you are taking the exam at the centre.
AR TIA Simulator
Hello everyone. Has anyone here passed the PMP by using Andrew's TIA Simulator, without the Study Hall? If anyone here do, please let me know and score you were receiving.
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I used TIA initially scoring an average of 75%. Then decided to also use PMI just for variety and it was a great decision. I think a combination of TIA and PMI really helped me pass. You must invest in PMI lower version. It isnt much.
Mock score
I wanted to check with you all—generally, what percentage score in PMI Study Hall mocks would indicate that we are ready to take the PMP exam?
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Full length PMI mock taken at first attempt with score above 75% means you are almost ready. At 80%, you are definitely ready..
My PMP Journey
Dear All, This is my first post on this platform! I passed my PMP exam last Saturday on my first try, achieving above-target scores in all three domains. I want to share my preparation and study journey so it can hopefully assist others preparing for the exam. Alert: It is a lengthy post! First, let's clarify one thing: The test is challenging, and timing during the exam and how much time you allocate to each question are crucial for your success. Another thing you need to be clear on is what motivates you to sit the exam and succeed. One of my motivations was to pass the exam before the 8th Edition of PMBOK became available! Now, let’s get into the details. · Success factors: 1. Study diligently. 2. Stay consistent with your studying. 3. Study the PMP mindset and incorporate it into your material. 4. Use various mock exams to become familiar with different styles. 5. Don't panic during the exam if you feel unsure about the answers. · Preparation: Let’s break it down – 1. I started with the AR 35-hour online course on Udemy to get my PDUs. I studied for 1.5 hours early in the morning and for another 1.5 to 2 hours after work every day for the past 2 months. During the weekends, I spent about 8 to 10 hours studying. 2. I created a study plan to sit the exam in early November, but like any other project, I faced some obstacles along the way and had to make adjustments and deviate from the original plan. The main challenge was daily work, as we were in the middle of a cutover, and the go-live was just about to happen. Additionally, I included more mock exams in my study schedule. 3. During this time, I also applied for the exam. To ensure my application would be accepted, I watched the AR YouTube video on using AI to apply. It worked really well, and I was able to submit the PMI application form quickly. 4. I studied the AR PMP exam prep book and read it twice, and then bought the AR exam simulator for the mock exams. I also used the PMBOK Guide 7th Edition, the PMBOK Guide 6th Edition, and the Agile Practice Guide.
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Many congrats 👏
Which one is correct and why?
At a review meeting, the project manager learns about unclear requirements that may impact the project’s scheduled completion. The project sponsor still wants to meet the original deadline. How should the project manager approach the issue using agile practices? A.Use iterative delivery and prioritize the requirements based on their importance and impact. B.Inform the sponsor that a change request for scope will be added to the next iteration. C.Log unclear scope as an issue and escalate it to the product owner for a decision on unclear requirements. D.Request that the scrum master clarify the scope before continuing the project.
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So this is how you do it - A is out as the PM cannot prioritize requirements in agile. It is the job of the product owner exclusively. B is out as change request is not part of agile. It is a traditional project activity. D is out it is not the job of the scrum master to clarify scope. This is also giving away work which a PM should never do unless it falls outside his remit and responsibilities. So what is left is C. With respect to all other options, this one aligns most with agile principles of involving the product owner to get clarification on requirements. Option A will happen after option C with the involvement of the product owner. So right answer - C
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@Munish kumar Sharma thanks but I don't agree with PMI on this. In fact, all the 4 options are bad but C aligns closest to agile principles. A is totally wrong except for the iterative part. PM and team do not prioritise requirements. The right answer actually is - PM works with all the stakeholders to refine the requirements...but thats not listed. I too had come across a few both on TIA and PMI where I just did not think the answer was correct.
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