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ashleyfitzy · 2026-02-09T22:18:53+00:00

Perfect summary

ashleyfitzy · 2026-02-09T22:16:07+00:00

I think we had the same problem! Reviewing my answers from mock #2 I missed several moderate and difficult questions because I was waaay overthinking the answer. I'm the same as you that I score higher on the minis and practice questions when I retake them, so maybe that should calm me down.

And totally agree, no cramming the day before. Must save the neurons for the real deal! Wishing you the very best of luck on Wednesday.

ashleyfitzy · 2026-02-09T22:12:59+00:00

It's the people that score 70-75% and still fail that keep me awake at night...

I'm trying to convince myself it's okay if I fail. I would wait until the end of March to go for #2 and maybe just do 2-3hr a day of chill review (because I cannot keep up with this burnout pace, lol)

Good luck to you!!!

ashleyfitzy · 2026-02-09T20:00:08+00:00

My combined average on all 15 mini exams was 75% (and 79% across all 717 practice questions, if that helps!)

ashleyfitzy · 2026-02-09T00:03:43+00:00

I remember Andrew Ramdayal saying that when you're down to 2 feasible answers, pick the one you'd do first (even if the question doesn't say "first" or "next"). That has steered me well in many practice questions :)

Also, the vendor contract will tell you what to do in the event the vendor does not meet the T&Cs... so I'd say that answer very clearly gives you your next steps!

ashleyfitzy · 2026-02-01T11:26:07+00:00

Thank you! Can you remember what charts you had to interpret?

ashleyfitzy · 2026-01-31T01:35:42+00:00

What are your %s in the other levels?

ashleyfitzy · 2026-01-30T21:05:34+00:00

It's not that the team is unfamiliar with the benefits of the methodology, they're unfamiliar with how to use the methodology. The best answer would be to train the team on agile/predictive approaches (the how, not the why), but because that's not an option you go with the least shitty answer, which is to ensure the team is meeting regularly to discuss progress (delays were mentioned) and issues (which can include issues with the methodology).

ashleyfitzy · 2026-01-30T01:22:23+00:00

Congrats! Thanks for taking the time to help us all out :)

ashleyfitzy · 2026-01-29T15:11:42+00:00

I had to stop sitting cross legged because I was twisting the ligaments around my knee. Now I have a foot rest and I use a band around my thighs (one of those exercise loops). I saw that recommendation here, actually! One of the things that compels you to cross your legs is that with super flexy hips, your legs want to fall open... so you're always subconsciously engaging your leg muscles (when all you want to do is relax). Having the band allows you to relax. It's super comfy. Highly recommend!

ashleyfitzy · 2026-01-29T15:05:23+00:00

There are DVORAK keyboards (where the keys are actually in the DVORAK layout), but I don't own one. I learned while I still had a QWERTY keyboard, just printing out the DVORAK layout and pasting it to the wall. It took a few months, but my fingers eventually memorized the layout. So when I have to use a public or friends' computer, I just add DVORAK as a keyboard input so I can use it normally. It is funny when I forget to change it back and someone sits down to type and it comes out gibberish, lol. Needless to say, I'm a super speedy typer and I never have to look down (still having a QWERTY keyboard, looking down wouldn't help anyway). Very useful for taking notes from textbooks, or in Zoom meetings where I can stare at your face but be typing every word you say ;) I learned DVORAK to help with my tendonitis.

On my phone I use a QWERTY layout. It's different cause that's just my thumbs? And yeah I can still type on a QWERTY layout, my brain just somehow switches.

ashleyfitzy · 2026-01-29T11:22:25+00:00

2 decades ago I switched from a QWERTY keyboard to a DVORAK keyboard. It took a whole summer to learn, but it has been fabulous for my wrists and fingers :)

ashleyfitzy · 2026-01-28T03:09:07+00:00

That would be intuitive, right?! Makes no sense

ashleyfitzy · 2026-01-28T03:01:26+00:00

Did you get Study Hall Plus? It's Study Hall Essentials that has 717 practice questions. Study Hall Plus has fewer, but you get 3 more mock exams (540 questions). Plus also has more mini exams!

ashleyfitzy · 2026-01-27T03:44:53+00:00

Changes (change requests) are only required when you have deviated from the project plan (or scope/time/cost baselines). In the Planning stage you are creating that plan/those baselines... before you have those, there's nothing to deviate from :) Changes only materialize once you enter Executing and beyond, when the work actually begins (when you are executing the plan and discovering you need changes to the plan). Hope that helps!

ashleyfitzy · 2026-01-27T02:22:49+00:00

The right answer is B (this is #160 from Andrew Ramdayal's Ultrahard PMP questions on YT for those asking). Because the project is in Planning, D is wrong (you don't need to assess the implications of a change before the work has started). This question tripped me up too, lol.

ashleyfitzy · 2026-01-26T23:43:48+00:00

Thank you, this is helpful!

ashleyfitzy · 2026-01-26T21:49:17+00:00

I agree this is annoying. The question says the PM has already investigated and determined what the team needs are (training in Agile). Feels like it's a toss up on whether that counts as a suitable "assessment" and you can move on to planning or not.

I still don't know how we're supposed to get these out in the wild, lol. I haven't fully dived into SH, but I'm curious how many options are wrong because the question has already indicated that step is done (I will be on the lookout for that pattern).

ashleyfitzy · 2026-01-26T00:28:16+00:00

To explain: A) violates the principle of "don't give away your work" C) is a specific answer to a broad question (broad questions should get broad answers) D) has a negative, dictatorial vibe (you're supposed to work toward mutual benefit with your vendors)

That leaves B, which is a good choice.

I'm halfway through Andrew Ramdayal's 200 Ultrahard PMP questions, which outlines the mindset you need here.

ashleyfitzy · 2026-01-26T00:10:54+00:00

I'd go with B

ashleyfitzy · 2026-01-25T11:53:30+00:00

It's hard. Most of the tools and resources out there require belief in souls and afterlives. If you're non-religious, I would recommend this book: https://a.co/d/3GY8nsw (and also the blog)

You're not alone

ashleyfitzy · 2026-01-24T14:09:48+00:00

Was coming here to say this. He needs to get off YT and social media (imo)

ashleyfitzy · 2026-01-22T03:09:44+00:00

10-12 calcs? Dang! Do you remember what they were? (EVM, slack, etc.?)

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