Passed PMP on 3rd August 12

I passed PMP exam yesterday and here is my story:


Total preparation time:
5 Months (2 hours on working days and 3-5 hours on weekend)


Books:
PMBOK 4th Edition (Read 2-3 times)
Rita 6th
Kim Heldman


Mock Exams: (Started taking about a months before the exam)
Oliver Lehman 75 questions – 74%
PM Study free - 73%
PM Study 1 – 76%
PM Study 2 – 75%
RMC Fast tack PMP – 78%
RMC Fast Track Super PMP – 73%
Oliver Lehman 175 questions – 78%
Exam Central – 81%
Headfirst PMP – 84%
Simpilearn free – 82%
PMP for sure (11 tests) – Average 70-75%


PmZilla help:
I am watching this forum (silently) since two months. Very happening and energetic forum than any others. It’s highly recommended for all PMP aspirants. I will try my best to keep visiting to keep myself updated with PM knowledge.


Mock exam review:
PM Study is good on a slight easier side but a close one. PMP for sure is a must try, especially its unique result section that looks very real and close. Oliver is tricky and must. RMC is excellent, but sometime you feel sleepy because of its long-long sentences.


Exam highlights:
Not more than 10 questions were based on formula/numerical. About 2-3 questions on network diagram (Same network diagram, so make sure you draw it when you see the first question). Many questions were on risk and quality. About 20-30 questions were direct one liner IITO questions. Majority of the questions were situational.


Verdict:
Passed PMP with 1-P and 4-MP (1st Attempt)


Finally:
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.


With lots of wishes to other aspirants,
Sudanshu, PMP

 I have a question what does FS + 25 % mean?  

 

In all probability, FS would refer to a Finish-to-Start relationship.

Are you by any chance referring to any specific question where you came across this "FS+25%"(I think Oliver Lehman's 75Q test has a similar one).

~ Diba

 Yepp

 

 Does it mean the first activity has to finish 75% in order to start second activity

Or

Does it mean after the first activity duration + 25 % of its duration pass in order to start 2nd activity

Thank you

Pinar,

The solution to this question has already been discussed on this forum. Here's the link: http://pmzilla.com/network-logical-diagram-question.

~ Diba

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Congratulations Sudhanshu. You have got good scores throughout in your practice. Good to see you mock test review.


Regards

Thanks admin. I will try to contribute in this forum if I get time.


Regards,
Sudanshu