Most exams cover material you’ve studied but sometimes the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam includes questions that were not in the version of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) that you have studied. This can really throw you for a loop but if you’re prepared for it, it won’t be such a shock.

1. PMP® Exam Tip: Knowing concepts that are no longer in the PMBOK® Guide
Most exams cover material you’ve studied but sometimes the
Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam includes
questions that were not in the version of A Guide to the
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
that you have studied. This can really throw you for a loop but
if you’re prepared for it, it won’t be such a shock. The thing to
remember is that the PMBOK® Guide is just that - a guide, not
an exact accounting of every tool and concept that you will be
using as a project manager and PMP®. For instance,
techniques such as AON and AOA are still used by project
managers around the world even though they were removed
from the PMBOK® Guide.
Remember that Project Management Institute (PMI)® states
that you will be tested on concepts that may not be found in
the PMBOK® Guide but they do not tell you where you can
find those concepts. You shouldn’t let this sway your confidence, though, as many concepts and
techniques are built on basic building blocks. You will most likely be able to understand the
question, analyze the information and pick the best answer. If not, then there is only one thing
to do: pick an answer and then simply move one and relax.
Remember, everyone will probably encounter one or more of these questions. The key is not to
panic, keep your cool and do your best. If you’ve studied properly, you’ll pass the test!
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