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PMP Exam Prep—Questions, Answers & Explanations, 2013EditionPMP Exam Prep: Questions, Answers & Explanations, 2013 Editionby Christopher ScordoSSI Logic 2013 CitationRecommend?PMP Exam Prep—Questions, Answers & Explanations, 2013 EditionChristopher Scordo,PMP, ITILProfessional. Measurable. Realistic.Copyrighted Material Copyright 2013 by SSI Logic.Printed and bound in the United States of America. All rights reserved. No part of thisbook may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic ormechanical, or incorporated into any information retrieval system, electronic ormechanical, without the written permission of the copyright owner.Edition 2013.Although the author and publisher of this work have made every effort to ensureaccuracy and completeness of content entered in this book, we assume noresponsibility for errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or inconsistencies included herein.Any similarities of people, places, or organizations are completely unintentional.Published by SSI LogicLooking for more PMP exam prep tools?

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Introduction WelcomeChapter ListTable of ContentsPMP Exam Prep—Questions, Answers & Explanations, 2013 EditionIntroductionWelcomePMP Exam OverviewPractice Exams and QuizzesPMP Lite Mock Exam 1 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsKnowledge Area Quiz Project Management Framework Practice Questions—Answer Keyand ExplanationsPMP Lite Mock Exam 2 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsKnowledge Area Quiz Project Integration Management Practice Questions—Answer Keyand ExplanationsPMP Lite Mock Exam 3 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsKnowledge Area Quiz Project Scope Management Practice Questions—Answer Key andExplanationsPMP Lite Mock Exam 4 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsKnowledge Area Quiz Project Time Management Practice Questions—Answer Key andExplanationsPMP Lite Mock Exam 5 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsPMP Lite Mock Exam 6 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsKnowledge Area Quiz Project Cost Management Practice Questions—Answer Key andExplanationsPMP Lite Mock Exam 7 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsPMP Lite Mock Exam 8 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsKnowledge Area Quiz Project Quality Management Practice Questions—Answer Key andExplanationsPMP Lite Mock Exam 9 Practice Questions—Answer Key and Explanations

PMP Lite Mock Exam 10 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsKnowledge Area Quiz Project Human Resource Management Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsPMP Lite Mock Exam 11 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsPMP Lite Mock Exam 12 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsKnowledge Area Quiz Project Communications Management Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsPMP Lite Mock Exam 13 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsPMP Lite Mock Exam 14 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsKnowledge Area Quiz Project Risk Management Practice Questions—Answer Key andExplanationsPMP Lite Mock Exam 15 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsPMP Lite Mock Exam 16 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsKnowledge Area Quiz Project Procurement Management Practice Questions—AnswerKey and ExplanationsPMP Lite Mock Exam 17 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsPMP Lite Mock Exam 18 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsKnowledge Area Quiz Project Stakeholder Management Practice Questions—Answer Keyand ExplanationsPMP Focus Area Test - Professional and Social Responsibility Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsPMP Formula Cheat SheetPMP FormulasAdditional ResourcesExam Taking Tips

WelcomeThank you for selecting SSI Logic's PMP Exam Prep – Questions, Answers, andExplanations for your PMP study needs. The goal of this book is to providecondensed mock exams and practice tests which allow you to become comfortablewith the pace, subject matter, and difficulty of the PMP exam.The content in this book is designed to optimize the time you spend studying inmultiple ways.1. Practice exams in this book are condensed to be completed in one hour;allowing you to balance your time between practice tests and offline study.2. Passing score requirements in this book are slightly higher than the real exam;allowing you to naturally adjust to a higher test score requirement.3. Practice exams included in this book cover the entire scope of the PMP exam,while shorter quizzes focus only on specific Knowledge Areas outlined in thePMBOK Guide.The practice exam content in this book is structured into two general types of exampreparation: "Lite" Mock Exams, which allow you to test your knowledge acrosscondensed versions of the PMP exam; designed to be completed within onehour.Knowledge Area Quizzes, which reflect brief practice tests focused on specificKnowledge Areas outlined in the PMBOK Guide designed to be completed in15 minutes.We wish you the best of luck in your pursuit to become a certified PMP.PMP Exam Updates as of July 31, 2013This book reflects the updated version of the PMP exam put into place worldwidestarting July 31st, 2013. While many refinements have been applied to the material tobe tested on, a new Knowledge Area, Project Stakeholder Management, representsone of the more significant additions students should be aware of. Please note: ThePMBOK Guide – Fifth Edition is the definitive reference text for the PMPcertification exam.To accommodate the updated exam format, this book has been revised extensively sothat exam updates are taken into account. All mock exams have been revised to alignwith the updated exam format, and a dedicated "Focus Area Test" has been addedspecifically for Project Stakeholder Management. Further, an additional focus onProject Stakeholder Management exists appropriately throughout the baseline practiceexams in this book.

PMP Exam OverviewThe PMP practice questions in this book reflect the PMP exam version updated July31, 2013; and based on the content contained within the PMBOK Guide – FifthEdition.About the Project Management Professional (PMP)CertificationThe PMP certification is managed by the Project Management Institute (PMI ) andreflects the PMI's project management processes as published in the PMBOK Guide.Since 1984, the PMP certification has become one of the most sought afterinternationally recognized management credentials available. The average salary of aPMP certified manager is 14% higher than individuals without the PMP certification.The PMP certification is a globally recognized credential, and individuals areencouraged to remain active via PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements(CCRs). Only individuals who maintain active PMP credentials may refer tothemselves as Project Management Professionals. Individuals do not need to be amember of PMI to earn a PMP credential.The minimum requirements in attaining the PMP certification: Education: At a minimum, A high school diploma is requiredProject management experienceo 36 months and 4500 hours of professional experience for individualswith a Bachelor's degree or global equivalent (within the past 8 years)o 60 months and 7500 hours of professional experience for individualswithout a Bachelor's degree or equivalent (within the past 8 years)Project Management Education: 35 contact hours of formal educationEthics: Agree to PMI's Code of Ethics and Professional ConductPass the PMP Exam

The Ten Knowledge Areas of the PMBOK GuideThe ten knowledge areas outlined in the PMBOK Guide and covered by the PMPexam are listed below. Project Integration ManagementProject Scope ManagementProject Time ManagementProject Cost ManagementProject Quality ManagementProject Human Resource ManagementProject Communications ManagementProject Risk ManagementProject Procurement ManagementProject Stakeholder ManagementAdditionally, the PMP practice exam content in this book include questions on theoverall Project Management Framework and Professional Responsibility; reflectingthe real PMP exam.The nine knowledge areas contain a total of 47 processes which are applied to fivebasic process groups. These five basic process groups, or "domains", are commonacross all projects and listed below along with the percentage of questions one shouldexpect on the PMP exam:1.2.3.4.5.Initiating (13%)Planning (24%)Executing (30%)Controlling and Monitoring (25%)Closing (8%)Chapter ListChapter 3: PMP Lite Mock Exam 1 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 4: Knowledge Area Quiz: Project Management Framework Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 5: PMP Lite Mock Exam 2 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 6: Knowledge Area Quiz: Project Integration Management Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 7: PMP Lite Mock Exam 3 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 8: Knowledge Area Quiz: Project Scope Management Practice Questions—AnswerKey and ExplanationsChapter 9: PMP Lite Mock Exam 4 Practice Questions—Answer Key and Explanations

Chapter 10: Knowledge Area Quiz: Project Time Management Practice Questions—AnswerKey and ExplanationsChapter 11: PMP Lite Mock Exam 5 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 12: PMP Lite Mock Exam 6 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 13: Knowledge Area Quiz: Project Cost Management Practice Questions—AnswerKey and ExplanationsChapter 14: PMP Lite Mock Exam 7 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 15: PMP Lite Mock Exam 8 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 16: Knowledge Area Quiz: Project Quality Management Practice Questions—AnswerKey and ExplanationsChapter 17: PMP Lite Mock Exam 9 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 18: PMP Lite Mock Exam 10 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 19: Knowledge Area Quiz: Project Human Resource Management PracticeQuestions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 20: PMP Lite Mock Exam 11 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 21: PMP Lite Mock Exam 12 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 22: Knowledge Area Quiz: Project Communications Management PracticeQuestions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 23: PMP Lite Mock Exam 13 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 24: PMP Lite Mock Exam 14 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 25: Knowledge Area Quiz: Project Risk Management Practice Questions—AnswerKey and ExplanationsChapter 26: PMP Lite Mock Exam 15 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 27: PMP Lite Mock Exam 16 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 28: Knowledge Area Quiz: Project Procurement Management Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 29: PMP Lite Mock Exam 17 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 30: PMP Lite Mock Exam 18 Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 31: Knowledge Area Quiz: Project Stakeholder Management Practice Questions—Answer Key and ExplanationsChapter 32: PMP Focus Area Test: Professional and Social Responsibility PracticeQuestions—Answer Key and Explanations