The truth of the matter is that most people who apply to take this exam are simply not qualified to begin with.

This is not a difficult exam, and those with real experience are able to easily pass.

I couldn't help but laugh when 2 Punjabi fellows had exited the exam center with FAILs after having studied the material for countless hours, weeks, and months.  Did I feel sorry for them? Maybe a bit, but kudos to PMI for preventing such people from diluting the value of this certification.