One of the best study tools for the PMP Exam are PMP exam sample tests. As you are preparing for the PMP exam you are in fact preparing to take a 200-question multiple choice exam. And just as if you were an Olympic athlete, taking this exam becomes your sport and you have to practice it. Again and again. However, instead of answering someone else's questions, it is a good thing to create your own...

This week's featured lessons learned comes to us courtesy of Jayaharan C J, PMP.

In this lesson learned Jayaharan C J, PMP shares with us his experiences and tips in passing the PMP exam

A. Time is the essence : The exam offers 4 hours (240 minutes) for 200 questions which goes past in a wiz even if you have prepared thoroughly.so the shortcut to...

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Which of the following is not a corrective action?

A) Staffing changes    
B) Provide additional training    
C) Taking disciplinary action    
D) Variance analysis

Hint: A corrective action is taken once a problem has been found and analyzed.

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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.