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Always start with framing the problem statement.

Cut out all the bullshit fluff.

Ask yourself, “What is the problem at hand?” (You’ll find this in the question)

Next step, from the question content itself think “What is the root cause of this problem?” Usually the question will give you some words that indicate this.

If the question doesn’t help you get there, you’ll see a pattern in the answer options, rely on those.

If a root cause is not known, “Investigate before acting”

If a root cause is known then there would be multiple options that are trying to fix stuff that is just a symptom. Kick them out.

I believe this approach helped me a lot especially when I am 2 sections deep, burnout is setting and the words are melting together into a word salad.

Passed with 3 ATs this week! Such an amazing feeling! 60% was Agile.

One thing surprised me during my PMP prep.

There were plenty of mock exams and flashcards, but I never felt like I was actually leading a project.

Would you have used a simulator where you choose Predictive, Agile, or Hybrid, get assigned a project, and have to make decisions as stakeholders push back, scope changes, risks become issues, vendors slip, etc., with feedback on whether your decisions align with PMI thinking?

It also seems like something that could be useful after passing the exam to keep building real-world project management skills and not just for exam prep.

Or are question banks already enough?

Curious if anyone else felt this gap while studying.

Would love to chat.