How much is PMP exam really similar to example tests...?

Submitted by urskah on Sun, 01/09/2011 - 20:02

Hi to all,

I have PMP exam scheduled in next days and I have solved some free example tests to see how I'm standing.

After reading some lessons learned and other topics on PMZilla forum, a question appeared to me: how much are most popular example tests really similar to PMP? I see that most popular free example tests are Oliver 75, Oliver 175 PM Study free test, Rita Super PMP (and Fast Track as whole). Can those, who already are PMP's share their opinion, how much is the real PMP like questions in these tests? Are questions in real PMP more/less difficult?

I took those (with my results):

Oliver's 75 free PMP questions 84%
Oliver's 175 free PMP questions 79%
PM Study free exam (full) 77%
20 Free PMP Exam prep questions  80%
Quick 12 Free PMP Questions 75%
Free pm exam questions 87%
http://www.edwel.com/edwel-blog/pmp-free-practice-questions.html 70%
http://www.preparepm.com/mock1.html 84%
Rita - PM FASTrack Example exam   (was very deconcentrated&tired when doing this, so I scored poorly)                         64%
PMZilla 25 Tough questions 60%

Besides, I know that I know the best how prepared I am, but I would like to hear also some other opinions, if this should be good enough to pass the exam?

Tnx for your opinions and KR.

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Wed, 01/12/2011 - 04:48

Most of the exams try to match 50-60% of the quesitons in real exam.  The popular ones are popular due to the value people get from taking the exam and not necessarily they are like real exam. By answering oliver for eg or PMZilla questions it better prepares you for some tough questions in the real exam.


Your scores are good and you seem to be well prepared. Try to see if there any areas where you consistently score low and focus on those.

Raavi

Wed, 01/12/2011 - 17:07

Your scores are very good and you are ready. I just passed yesterday, Read my LL under subject 'good news'

urskah

Thu, 01/13/2011 - 10:28

Raavi, tnx for shared lessons and congratulations! It is nice to read also a post from somebody who passed and did not score 80-90% on test exams :) (it's a relief :)...). Tnx also to admin for your info.


Will let you know how I did!