Tips for Taking the PMP Exam

Here are some general tips for taking your exam successfully:

• Get to the exam center early so that you can relax and review your study materials.

• Read the exam questions very carefully . Make sure you know exactly what the question is asking and don t be tempted to answer too quickly.

• Unanswered questions score as wrong answers. It s better to guess than to leave a question unanswered.

• If you re not sure of an answer, use a process of elimination to identify the obvious incorrect answers first. Narrow the remaining choices down by referring back to the question, looking for key words that might tip you off to the correct answer.

• You ll be given scratch paper to take with you to the exam station. As soon as you get to your place, write down all the formulas and any other memory aids you used while studying before starting the exam. That way you can relax a little, because you won t have to remember the formulas when you get to those questions on the exam ”you can simply look at your scratch paper.

• Visit the PMI website at www.pmi.org for the latest information regarding certification and to find a testing site nearest you.