6 PMP Certification Exam Myths - Get the Facts Now!

Do you want to know what the myth is about the PMP Certification exam?

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Here are 6 PMP Certification exam myths to consider before taking the exam:

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1. The passing score myth: PMP passing score was 61% until November 2005; PMI now uses psychometric analysis for scoring

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2. Memorize ITTOs is essential ITTO memorization is pointless. Instead of memorizing, PMI focuses on understanding it

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3. 35 PDUs are mandatory to apply for the PMP exam You require 35 contact hours, not PDUs, to apply for the PMP exam

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4. PMI selects audits using applicant profiles PMI selects profiles for audits, but ignores any other audit process rumors

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5. You must memorize the PMBOK guide Understanding the PMBOK Guide is important, but the exam covers a broader range of project management topics

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6. It's an All-or-Nothing pass You don't have to answer every question correctly. PMP exams are scored on a proficiency scale, and you can pass with some incorrect answers

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