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I don't know many people who enjoy taking tests, especially
when the tests are a big part of a grade or determine a pass or fail on a
major certification, like the PMP exam. Below are some resources/review
games related to project management, some basic advice on studying and
testing, and some good references.
Resources/Review Games:
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PowerPoint Jeopardy Game:
This link contains one large PowerPoint file (zipped) with Jeopardy-type
review questions for each chapter of my book, Information Technology
Project Management, Fourth Edition. (Note: Newer versions based on
my latest books are or will be soon available on the book companion
Web sites).
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Sites: The companion Web sites for both of my books include some interactive multiple-choice questions
that are similar to questions you'll find on the PMP exam. You do need to purchase the books
or just the access codes to access the sites.
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Appendix B of my book:
This link includes a pdf file with Appendix B from my 5th edition, Advice for the
Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam and Related
Certifications. It includes 20 sample PMP questions and 10 sample
Project+ exam questions and references for several free resources
and sample tests. Note that PMI changed the percentage required to
pass to just 61% (106 correct out of the 175 scored
questions). 25 of the 200 questions are not scored.
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Free sample tests are available from
www.pmstudy.com (200 free questions),
Best Sample Questions (160 questions), and
VLP (75 free questions).
Basic Advice on Studying and Testing:
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Prepare: If you're taking a course in project
management (or any other topic), READ the materials before class,
take notes on items you think are important, and write down
questions you have about materials you don't understand. Be sure to
ask questions in class until you do understand that material. Try to
related the materials to stories or examples that you can relate to.
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Go to class and pay attention: Pay close attention
to what your instructor emphasizes in class. If he/she asks the
class questions, be sure to jot them down and be sure you can answer
them before a test.
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Use sample tests: Take sample exams so you know what
they'll be like.
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Space your studying: Don't just cram the night
before a test. Research shows that spaced practice/study is better
than massed practice/study.
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Focus, focus, focus: Don't psych yourself out by
worrying or going into an exam exhausted. Focus on the exam
during the exam, and get a good night's rest.
Links with good studying and testing advice
Contact me at schwalbe@augsburg.edu.
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