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Here is the document that exactly captures the Aug 2011 changes to the PMP Exam. It clearly provides the domains, tasks, and knowledge and skill statements as defined by PMI's Role Delineation Study (RDS): PMP Exam Content Outline (Revised Aug 2011)

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Yes. You can view your certification status and PMP exam score report online at PMI's Online Certification System. After you login with your user ID and password (register on that site first if you don't have an account), you would see your current certification status and a link to the PMP exam score report in the "My PMP" section in the navigation bar on the left.

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Being employed at the time of application submission or examination are NOT among the eligibility requirements for PMP certification. As long as you have the required experience as per the PMP Handbook, you are eligible for PMP certification.

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PMP Certification is valid for 3 years. Certified PMPs must earn at least 60 PDUs every 3 years in order to renew their certification. Refer to PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements System for more details.

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ITTO stands for Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs of the project management processes specified in the PMBOK® Guide.

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Yes, definitely. You can end the exam anytime after starting it, and walk out of the examination center. However, you cannot pause and resume the exam. If you take any breaks during the exam, the clock keeps ticking.

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The Project Management Institute (PMI) revises the PMBOK Guide every 4 years or so. For example, the second edition of the guide was released in year 2000, the third in 2004, and the fourth at the end of 2008 (beginning of 2009). With this trend, you can expect the fifth edition of the PMBOK Guide in 2012-13.

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To err is human. We all make mistakes. If you have made a mistake in your PMP certification application that you submitted to PMI, do not panic. Email to PMI Customer Care (customercare@pmi.org), admit your mistake, and cooperate with them to get it resolved.

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No, you do not need to be a PMI Member to take the PMP Exam. But who would not want to become a member if the discount on the exam fee is more than the membership fee? Read What are the fees for the PMP Exam for more details.

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As funny as it may sound, but this is an actual question asked by many people. So, I have to address it. The simple and clear answer is 'No'. You would be under some sort of supervision even during the break. Moreover, it would amount to cheating and thus go against the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

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Yes, you can. Read the following post for details: Can I Print the PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition PDF Legally?

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Yes, you can visit the Prometric Test Center before your scheduled exam date. In fact, you are highly encouraged to do so. This will allow you to know the directions to the test center and avoid the risk of getting lost, showing up late for the exam, or missing your exam altogether. Tip: When you visit the Prometric Test Center, you can also carry your identification documents and have them

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There are different scenarios here: 1. If you fail the PMP application audit, PMI will deduct $100 from your application fee, and refund the balance amount to you automatically. 2. If you have passed the audit or your application was not selected for an audit, and you have not yet taken the exam, you can request a refund of the examination fee. You must submit a written request to PMI at least

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No, PMI does not provide a percentage distribution of PMP exam questions by Knowledge Area. They do however provide a Domain-wise (or Process Group wise) distribution of PMP Exam Questions.

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PMI members enjoy $150 discount on the PMP exam fee. However, you must be a PMI member at the time of submitting your payment for the PMP exam, in order to enjoy the discount. If you sign-up for the PMI Membership after submitting your payment for the exam, PMI would NOT refund the membership discount amount to you. Therefore, it is important that you sign-up for PMI membership before you

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One of the eligibility criteria for the PMP exam is to have minimum 3 years / 36 months unique non-overlapping professional project management experience during which at least 4,500 hours were spent leading and directing project tasks. So, what does "non-overlapping" experience mean? To answer this question, let me show the reverse situation - overlapping experience. Let's say you have

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You bet. Check out this link: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), Fourth Edition

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No-show is as good (or rather as bad) as failing the exam. Unless it's a matter of life and death, you'll have to pay the re-examination fee to take the exam again. But if it is indeed a "special case", you can write to PMI Customer Care for consideration.

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There's no right answer here, but here are some general guidelines that might help you: Oliver Lehmann's Sample Exams  75% Rita Mulcahy's PM Fastrack80% Head First PMP85% These scores are applicable to "first attempt" on the exams.

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Generally speaking, the answer is 'no'. There are topics on the PMP exam that aren't even covered in the PMBOK Guide. So, you cannot completely rely on the PMBOK Guide for your preparation. Usually, a combination of a good training program (for 35 Contact Hours of PM Education), the PMBOK Guide, a good PMP exam prep guide, and free resources available on the web are what you need to pass the PMP

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The 35 Contact Hours of PM Education must be acquired before submitting your application for the PMP exam. I quote an email from PMI customer care on this matter: There is no deadline or expiry date for the PM education requirement, though the PM education must have been acquired before the submission of the PMP application.

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Four (4) hours are more than enough to answer 200 questions on the PMP Exam. You have 1:12 min for each question. Since, all questions are multiple choice questions, it usually takes less than a minute to answer the questions. Most people complete their first pass of all 200 questions within three (3) hours, and the remaining time is spent in reviewing the marked questions. Tip: Try not to

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If you thought a high percentage of people fail the PMP exam because the exam is too difficult, then you would be wrong. Read Top 5 Reasons to People Fail the PMP Exam, for some interesting insight.

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If you want an authentic answer, then it is "we do not know". PMI does not disclose the number of applications that get audited, or the basis on which applications are audited. According to Project Management training institutes, which train PMP exam candidates in hundreds every year, roughly 10% of the applications get audited. However, in my personal experience, the number is even lower.

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Yes, there is. If you want to know the secret, read Secret Key to that Elusive Date with Prometric.

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