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Episode 503 Part 2: PMP Exam Simulator - Taking Full Exams

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Episode Summary

In this episode of The Project Management Podcast, host Cornelius Fichtner continues the in-depth exploration of the PMP Exam Simulator at www.pm-exam-simulator.com/. This episode is about guiding you through taking a full-length 180-question PMP practice exam within the simulator. Cornelius shares invaluable tips on when to incorporate full-length exams into your study routine, how to navigate the simulator, and the types of questions you will encounter on the actual PMP exam.

You will benefit from Cornelius's detailed walkthrough of various question types, including multiple-choice, image interpretation, multiple correct answers, and drag-and-drop questions. By understanding these question formats and learning how to use the PMP Exam Simulator effectively, you can enhance your exam readiness and increase your chances of success. The episode emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation and reviewing incorrect answers to learn from mistakes.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

  • Incorporating Full-Length Exams: When and how to add full-length practice exams to your PMP exam preparation routine. (Spoiler alert: Do this when you are at least 75% done with your PMP exam prep course.)
  • Question Types: Detailed explanations of various question types you will encounter in the PMP Exam Simulator and on the actual PMP exam.
  • Reviewing Mistakes: The significance of analyzing incorrect answers and using available resources to understand the correct answers and improve your knowledge.

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Quotes from This Episode

  • "Taking full-length practice exams is the only way to experience the pressure and time constraints of the actual PMP exam." - Cornelius Fichtner
  • "PMI does not give partial credit for partially correct answers; it's all or nothing." - Cornelius Fichtner

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Time-Stamped Show Notes

  • [00:00] - Episode introduction and overview of topics.
  • [00:34] - Recap of part one and introduction to full-length exam simulation.
  • [01:09] - When to start taking full-length practice exams.
  • [02:00] - Explanation of the first question type: interpretation of tables/images.
  • [03:20] - Multiple-choice questions with scenarios and single correct answers.
  • [04:06] - Multiple correct answer questions: selecting more than one correct option.
  • [05:09] - Drag-and-drop questions: matching items based on the scenario.
  • [06:24] - Structure of the actual PMP exam: breaks and question segments.
  • [07:47] - Importance of achieving 75% accuracy and learning from incorrect answers.
  • [09:32] - Conclusion of part two and preview of part three focusing on exam statistics.

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