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This PMP exam sample question is taken from Free PMP Exam Simulator

You are managing a feasibility study project, investigating the feasibility of constructing a dam in your country. The project needs to be analyzed from technical, economical, and social points of view. You have created the project charter on behalf of the project sponsor, and it is now approved. What should your next step be?


A) Develop Project Management Plan    
B) Identify Risks    
C) Identify Stakeholders    
D) Create WBS

Hint: You should complete the project initiation processes before moving on to the planning processes.

This week's featured lessons learned comes to us courtesy of Ahmed Amin, PMP.

In this lesson learned Ahmed Amin shared some of his preparations and experiences in the PMP exam:

"I have passed the PMP exam successfully in my first attempt. If I have one advise for any one planning fro the exam, It will be 'treat your PMP endeavors as a real project..."

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Achieve PMP Exam Success
by Margaret Chu, Diane Altwies, Janice Preston

This book comes highly recommended because it was the book Cornelius Fichtner, PMP (the president of our company) used when preparing for his own PMP exam.

The material contained within the PMBOK Guide heavily influences the PMP exam. Unfortunately, many people studying for their exam find the PMBOK Guide to be difficult to read. Many students have been intimidated by the sample exam questions because they weren't able to fully comprehend the material within the guide.