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Title: Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK): Q&A by Project Management Institute ISBN: 1-880410-21-4 Publisher: Project Management Institute Pub. Date: December, 1997 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $35.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3 (5 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Outdated, Incomplete, and...
Comment: ...I just wanted to write a short review to share valuable information regarding this book with others that may buy it without realizing the book's limitations.
First of all, the PMP exam has recently gone some significant changes (like the significant number of questions on the Professional Responsibility section) and this book was published way before that. The PMBOK Guide that this book was based on has also been updated and the latest edition is now available. So, this book is clearly outdated.
Second, this book is nothing but a pocket guide that has 170 questions and answers (with some explanations). As a side note, the actual test has 200 questions! So, I don't see why anyone would want a book whose sole purpose is to provide an actual test simulation but only has 85% of the actual test length.
Third, I bought this book for [money] which is too much for what's inside (just 170 questions and their answers). The reason I bought it was that a few years back there wasn't much else available (or I wasn't aware of much else that was available), so I felt that something was better than nothing.
These days, there are other really good books that provide similar content more effectively. Two of them being - PMP Study Guide by Kim Heldman and PMP Exam Prep by Rita Mulcahy (the latter is the best book out there to prepare for the PMP). Read my review on the PMP Exam Prep by Rita Mulcahy book for more information on PMP preparation.
By the way, in case you are wondering, I do have my PMP certification. I hope you found this information helpful and good luck with the PMP exam!
Rating: 4
Summary: PMBOK: Q & A Review
Comment: This is a good Question & Answers study guide to the more important companion book (Project Management Institute's PMBOK 2000) guide. I believe it has value to check your understanding of the material in the companion guide. It has a 170 sample questions with corresponding answers. The certification exam however has 200 questions so I am not sure what if anything is missing....
Rating: 2
Summary: Not very helpful
Comment: This book was not very helpful in my preparations for the PMP exam (which I just passed). The style of the questions is not anything like the exam and the materials focused mainly on the PMBOK rather than a wider view of all PM concepts. I would not recommend spending the money for this book...rather spend you money on the ESI materials and sample tests.
UPDATE:
The ESI materials are:
PMP CHALLENGE by Ward (published by ESI International)
PMP EXAM: PRACTICE TEST by Ward (also published by ESI)
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Title: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) -- 2000 Edition by Project Management Institute ISBN: 1880410230 Publisher: Project Management Institute Pub. Date: January, 2001 List Price(USD): $35.95 |
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Title: PMP Exam Prep (4th Edition) by Rita Mulcahy ISBN: 0971164738 Publisher: RMC Publishing, Inc. Pub. Date: 01 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $89.00 |
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