The Three R's You need for Your PMP Exam

Published: Sun, 03/01/15

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The Three R's You need for Your PMP Exam
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As part of the process of preparing to take the PMP Exam you have most likely read about the use of a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM), Roles and Responsibilities, and the Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS). Each of these tools & techniques are discussed within A Guide to the PMBOK Fifth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2013, the globally recognized standard and guide for the project management profession. In this article we not only look at each of these tools & techniques individually, but also how they interact with each other...
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Communications channels formula?​
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The communications channels formula is N * (N-1) / 2. It is a way to numerically show the importance of proper communications management on a project. We all have a "gut feeling" in regards to this and most people would agree that "the larger the project, the more communications becomes a challenge".

The communications channel formula is a way to express this "challenge" numerically...
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What if you get audited for your PMP Exam?
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​This video lesson is all about the PMI audit process because there is a very slight chance that anyone applying for a PMI certification will have their application audited. These audits help maintain the high regard of PMI certifications. We will look at the audit process itself, discuss why the audits are performed at all, how to proactively prepare for such an event and that you shouldn’t really worry about it too much and apply your energy to your studies instead...
PMP Exam Sample Q & A
 
You are on a team that has five members including you. How many communication channels do you personally have?

A. 5
B. 4
C. 10
D. 12

Hint: Put your calculator away. Read the question again.
Get the answer here...
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