Passed PMP (3P, 2MP) on 23rd Sept 2013 - So much happy about it :) ....

Submitted by nrupaks on Fri, 09/27/2013 - 01:38

 Hi All,

 
I have successfully passed PMP exam. I owe multiple things to this forum, and wish to give back to the community from where I have learned multiple things.
 
I achived 3P, 2 MP (Inintiating and Closing). I have found the real exam GUI is exactly as it is in pmstudy. I recommend giving multiple mock tests of continuous 4 hours, which can strengthen your skillsets for the exam. Read the new PMBOK version, along with Rita for one to two times. More emphasisi should be put on clearing the concepts. Most of the questions were situational questions, only few (5 to 8) were formula based. I have also prepared my cheatsheet and writtendown all formulas that I need to remember. I have found 3 to 4 questions on tuckman's ladder. 
 
From the mock exam's I suggest Rita's Fasttrack, pmstudy, christopher scordo's, PMZilaa, Oliver Lehman. I also found revieiwng diagrams, and tempaltes of tools and techniques from various books, as well as currently we are using were very useful. 
 
I would recommend to make your own notes, your own cheatsheet, and your own plan. I would strongly recommend to use PMZilla resources (Rajesh Nair, Abhishek and many others contributions) for doing so. But when you review your material, you should feel confident, that you have covered most of the topics.
 
Links that I have found useful for various concepts. Most of them are easily accessible from first googel search results.
 
 

1.       8/80 Rule - http://www.projectsmart.co.uk/work-breakdown-structure-purpose-process-pitfalls.html

2.       80/20 Rule - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dENYL2mk4OE

3.       Maslow's Hirarchy of Needs - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF2c1q_OvdE&list=TLbUCCoObE7ls

4.       Herzberg’s Theory of Motivation - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB2wiubO0fM

5.       McGregory’s Theory of X and Y - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd3-Esb-m3o

6.       Ouchi’s Theory Z - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_Z

7.       Expectancy Theory - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm5ypcltyvI

8.       Ishikawa = fishbone = cause-and-effect - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfHy6_-vDAc

9.       Arrow Diagram Method - http://www.cpmtutor.com/c02/arrowdiagram.html

10.   Conditional diagram method - http://www.itpmpro.com/2007/12/conditional-diagramming-method-cdm.html

11.   Graphical Evaluation and Review Technique - http://www.itpmpro.com/2008/02/introduction-to-cpm-pert-and-gert.html, http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_memoranda/RM4973.html

12.   Contract Closeout (Procurement) versus Administrative Closure (Communication) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwBxAPBXH9c

13.   Funding Limit Reconciliation - http://www.pmpnotes.com/pmp-notes/cost-management/

14.   Design of experiments - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoVlRAq0Uxs

15.   Problem Solving Techniques - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfHy6_-vDAc

16.   Attribute sampling vs variable sampling - http://pmzilla.com/attribute-sampling-vs-variable-sampling, http://www.dallasiia.org/pdf/010809_cast.pdf

17.   difference between resource smoothing and resource leveling - http://4squareviews.com/2013/04/19/5th-edition-pmbok-guide-chapter-6-resource-optimization-techniques/

18.   Difference between project schedule and schedule baseline - http://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2010/09/project-schedule-vs-schedule-baseline.html

19.   Hammock Activity - http://www.pmchamp.com/do-you-know-about-hammock-activity-for-pmp-exam/

20.   Stakeholder Analysis – Salience Model - http://virk.wordpress.com/2010/03/23/salience-model-stakeholder-analysis/

21.   diference between strong matrix and projectised organization - http://forums.oreilly.com/topic/1348-weak-matrix-vs-functionalstrong-matrix-vs-projectised/

22.   Shannon-Weaver model - http://communicationtheory.org/shannon-and-weaver-model-of-communication/

23.   Hersey/Blanchard model - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbS3samTsOA

24.   Control Charts  - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYMIcEOh5M8

25.   Configuration Management - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsQZNqVpb8Y

26.   Conflict Resolution - http://www.umsl.edu/~sauterv/analysis/488_f01_papers/Ohlendorf.htm

27.   Probability Distributions - http://stattrek.com/probability-distributions/discrete-continuous.aspx

28.   Marginal Analysis - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9XgcXz1Uzo

29.   Parkinson`s Law - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson's_law

30.   FMEA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp1veS6nrm8

31.   CPIF vs CPAF - http://www.projectmanagementquestions.com/4325/cpif-vs-cpaf

32.   Corrective Action vs Preventive Action vs Defect Repair - http://www.passionatepm.com/blog/corrective-versus-preventive-actions-versus-defect-repairs-pmp-concept-38

33.   Zero Defect – Phillip Crosby - http://shakehandwithlife.blogspot.com.au/2011/12/philip-crosbys-do-it-right-first-time.html

34.   Why SWOT Analysis is necessary - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNXYI10Po6A

35.   RISK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risk_breakdown_structure

36.   Probability and Impact Matrix - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7tsh9ss9js

37.   triangular distribution - risk quantifying - http://www.brighton-webs.co.uk/distributions/triangular.aspx

38.   Beta distribution - http://www.brighton-webs.co.uk/distributions/beta.aspx

39.   types of stakeholders neutral, resistive, supportive - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stakeholder_(corporate) - http://www.six-sigma-material.com/Stakeholder-Analysis.html

40.   Motivational Theories - http://www.slideshare.net/PMExamSmartNotes/5-motivational-theories-project-manager-must-know , http://theprojectmgmt4u.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/motivation-theories.html

41.   Benefit to Cost Ratio - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benefit%E2%80%93cost_ratio

42.   tornado diagram - sensitivity analysis - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjQgbaHHA8s

43.   Expected monetary value analysis - EMV analysis - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2Sak1g3OwA

44.   Monte Carlo simulation technique - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Carlo_method

45.   decision tree analysis - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=g2Sak1g3OwA

46.   Pareto chart – Problem Solving - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnfbmWJVGZ4

47.   Control Chart - http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Control-Chart

48.   S-Curve - http://www.brighthubpm.com/monitoring-projects/51982-understanding-the-s-curve-theory-for-project-management-monitoring/

49.   Conflict Management Techniques - http://www.personalityexplorer.com/FREEResources/ConflictManagementTechniques.aspx

50.   Prioritization matrices (Time Management) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHM3U2Fg9HM

51.   Forward pass, Backward pass - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxrcvE7bDY8

52.   Critical chain method - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRMDCRPGYBE

53.   RAM diagram - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Responsibility_assignment_matrix

54.   Project manager must be assertive - http://www.geekinterview.com/question_details/64511

55.   Requirements gathering techniques - http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10things/10-techniques-for-gathering-requirements/287

56.   Tuckman ladder - http://www.focusdot.com/knowledge-hub/pmbok-terms-definitions-explanations-and-examples/Project-Management-Terms-Explanations-and-Examples-1/T/Tuckman-Ladder-of-Team-development-6/

57.   Tuckman Stages - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuckman's_stages_of_group_development

58.   Sunk cost –  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunk_costs

59.   Theory of Needs - http://theprojectmgmt4u.blogspot.com.au/2012/12/motivation-theories.html

60.   Define: to solicit - http://www.thefreedictionary.com/solicit

61.   Define: contemplation - http://www.thefreedictionary.com/contemplate

62.   Define: subject to litigation - http://www.thefreedictionary.com/litigation

63.   alternative dispute resolution (ADR) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0_h1BDOhtw

64.   Project Estimation Techniques - http://strikingprojectmanagement.com/project-estimation/

65.   Sample & population testing - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsPCte_PcVA

66.   Statistical sampling - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HldwaasDP2A

67.   Leadership styles – http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_84.htm

68.   Crashing a project - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm7iBOKOc1M

69.   Fishbone Diagram –  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNDlg1h-za0

70.   Student Syndrome - http://blog.jackvinson.com/archives/2010/09/24/the_depth_of_students_syndrome.html

71.   Stakeholder engagement assessment matrix - http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/effective-engagement/toolkit/tool-stakeholder-analysis-stakeholder-matrix

72.   Contingency allowances – http://www.maxwideman.com/issacons1/iac1127/sld006.htm

73.   5 whys - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXjLeFQFPAQ

74.   Delphi technique –  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV9xFqblEy4

75.   Time and material contract (Contract Types) – http://www.youtube.com/user/TresPeche?feature=watch

76.   Active/Effective Listening - http://www.agilezen.com/blog/2012/07/05/tips-project-managers-eleven-top-tips-active-listening/

77.   Depreciation Methods - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnWtAchWP1c

78.   Mean, Variance, Median, Mode - http://www.purplemath.com/modules/meanmode.htm

 

Webinar about PMP exam - 

79.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9OtEqEJQ4U  – 

 

To see whenever you are free

80.   http://www.youtube.com/user/hamidsongs/videos

81.   http://www.youtube.com/user/TutorAli?feature=watch

82.   http://www.youtube.com/user/TresPeche?feature=watch

83.   http://www.focusdot.com/knowledge-hub/pmbok-terms-definitions-explanations-and-examples/Project-Management-Terms-Explanations-and-Examples-1/

 

 
My Mock Exam scores are as below - However I would not recommend them to be used as a base for benchmarking. Mindset on the day of the exam also matters.
 

 

Practice Exam Scores

 My Scores
Name Date # of Q's # Correct Score
Oliver Lehmann - PMP Self Test - 75Q 24/07/2013 75 48 0.64
Head First PMP Mock Test 1/09/2013     0.8
PM Zilla Tough 30 Questions 23/07/2013 30 18 0.6
Tech Faq 360 20 Questions 1/09/2013 20 18 0.9
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 1 Practice Questions 4/08/2013 50 39 0.78
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 1 Practice Questions - 2nd Attempt 11/09/2013 50 41 0.82
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 2 Practice Questions 6/08/2013 51 38 0.745098039
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 3 Practice Questions 24/08/2013 50 38 0.76
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 4 Practice Questions 10/09/2013 50 44 0.88
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 5 Practice Questions 11/09/2013 50 45 0.9
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 6 Practice Questions 12/09/2013 51 44 0.862745098
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 7 Practice Questions 12/09/2013 51 43 0.843137255
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 8 Practice Questions 13/09/2013 51 41 0.803921569
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 9 Practice Questions 13/09/2013 50 38 0.76
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 10 Practice Questions 19/09/2013 50 39 0.78
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 11 Practice Questions 19/09/2013 50 44 0.88
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 12 Practice Questions 19/09/2013 50 40 0.8
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 13 Practice Questions - Second Attempt 19/09/2013 50 42 0.84
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 13 Practice Questions - First Attempt 6/08/2013 50 30 0.6
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 14 Practice Questions 19/09/2013 50 39 0.78
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 15 Practice Questions 24/08/2013 50 35 0.7
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 16 Practice Questions 27/08/2013 50 41 0.82
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 17 Practice Questions 28/08/2013 50 38 0.76
Christopher Scordo - PMP Lite Mock Exam 18 Practice Questions 19/09/2013 50 43 0.86
PMStudy 1 17/09/2013 200 141 0.705
PMStudy 2 18/09/2013 200 130 0.65
PMStudy 3 15/09/2013 200 119 0.595
PMStudy 4 14/09/2013 200 138 0.69
Oliver Lehmann - PMP Self Test - 175Q 11/08/2013 175 112 0.64
PMP For Sure 100Q 8/09/2013 100 55 0.55
EdWel Programs Free 200 Question PMP Practice Exam 9/09/2013 200 139 0.695
PM FASTrack PMP Test 6/06/2013 200 128 0.64
Rita Mulcahy PMP 6/06/2013 200 128 0.64
Rita Mulcahy superPMP 24/06/2013 200 115 0.575
Rita Mulcahy superPMP - 2nd Attempt 21/07/2013 200 123 0.615
Rita Mulcahy superPMP - 3rd Attempt 7/09/2013 200 141 0.705

I would also thank admin to run this forum, free for all.

I hope the above information wil be useful to all.

Thanks,

Nrupak Shah (PMP)

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Vishwanath

Fri, 09/27/2013 - 03:54

 Dear Friend,

           Congrats and thanks for sharing indetail LL. Your LL are very inspiring.

Good Luck for ur  career.

Regards,

Vishwanath

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admin

Fri, 09/27/2013 - 04:35

 Very useful contribution, I am moving this to PMP Material section. Thanks for sharing and congratulations. !

Ramandeep

Thu, 10/03/2013 - 20:53

Congratulations on passing PMP and Thanks a ton for the LLs... this is amazing.

Could you please share the study material and the links where you took the sample exams from? Also if you could suggest if I could purchase a paid sample test(s) that would be great.

Thanks again.

Ramandeep Singh
rammi.chahal@gmail.com