The PMP Exam Questions - Part 2 - Strategy to Answer Questions

Most people who took the exam complained bitterly about the scenario/situational type questions. The better your preparation, the better your chances of passing those questions as well. While you are preparing, you should be thinking about scenarios. For each new concept or idea think about scenarios and how you can apply the knowledge.

Here is a strategy which you can follow to answer those scenario questions.

Question 1: “What has the project manager FORGOTTEN to do?” Determine what process they are referring to.

Question 2:“What is the BEST thing to do?” The correct answer should resolve the underlying problem.

Question 3: “The project manager must be MOST careful to / which is the MOST important?” Look for the choice that will have the highest impact on the project.

Always pick the one that answers the question.

Remember the problem solving processes.

Also remember that not all questions are from the PMBOK®!

Read and understand the question fully.

In the PM-Mentor Master Class you will find more details.

The PMP Exam Questions - Part 1 - Types of Questions

Below is a brief overview of how PMI likes to present some of the questions which you can expect in this exam. See the PM-Mentor Exam Master Class for a detailed discussion of the types of questions.

Best, Worst, Least, Most, First, Next

Be on the look out for those adjectives! They are the guideline to the correct answer.

Double Reverse Logic

The wrong answer is actually the correct one which will score you the points!

Situational

You need experience, careful reading and solid knowledge

Long

Long questions may take 3-4 minutes to answer.

Short

Relatively short questions can be answered in just 10-15 seconds.

Alternate Terms

Some questions use project management terms that may be interchangeable with others.

PMBOK® Guide – Third Edition Standards

Most (but not all) questions and answers are closely aligned with the PMBOK® Guide.

Impossible

A handful of questions will be impossible for you to answer with confidence.

Calculation

There will be a few questions that require you to perform simple math calculations.

Diagram

You will be required to interpret graphs or diagrams on some questions.