PMP exam Lesson Learned (from Su Yin, 12/11/2009)

Hi Everyone,

I'd like to give you an update on the PMP exam I took yesterday. I got an overall pass score based on the number of questions answered correctly, although the actual number or percentage was not provided. A second level of results was also reported with each of the six domains assigned one of the three levels of proficiency defined as follows:

Proficient - indicates performance above the average level of
knowledge
Moderately Proficient - indicates performance at the average level of
knowledge
Below Proficient - indicates performance below the average level of
knowledge

I got three Moderately Proficient and three Proficient ratings.

The "trickiness" of the questions was on par with the on-line and written sample questions and practice exams we have gone through in the class. The test time was abundant with an hour left after I went through the questions in a steady pace with an intent of not having to review and still feeling okay. The exam tips in Achieve PMP Exam Success captured all the key things to note for taking the exam.

Some logistics about the test center. Got there just before 8:30 am for the scheduled starting time of 9 am. The center was open already. Spent a few minutes to sign in and empty my pockets and roll up my sleeves to show nothing was stashed. Everything I had with me including the watch, keys, and secondary IDs had to go into a locker. Once into the test cubicle, 15 minutes was allowed to go through a tutorial to get familiarized with the setup. Once the test was over, an on-line survey showed up followed by the exam result. More than one type of exams is available at the center and the test scheduling must have been staggered since there was a constant stream of people coming in every half hour or so. Headsets were provided to minimize distraction.

Hope this info helps and gives you confidence that what we learned from the class was enough to get us pass the exam. Always enjoyed listening to and learning from the class discussions. Never failed to be amazed by how well many of you grasped the PM concepts and terminology. If I could pass the exam, you could too! Spending time reviewing the glossary and other materials definitely helps as well to build the margins and boost confidence.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Su