PM FASTrack: PMP exam simulation software, Version 4.3 [CD-ROM]

Rita Mulcahy (Author), PMP (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 5, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0971164789 | ISBN-13: 978-0971164789 | Edition: 1st

RMC Publications, Inc. is please to announce its new version 4.3 of PM FASTrack, PMP exam simulation software, complete with updated questions and additional functionality.

PM FASTrack is a robust exam simulation program that lets you discover the gaps in your knowledge before you take the PMP exam. It contains 1,300 questions - simulates the range and depth of questions that may be found on the PMP exam. This can't be found in a book.

You can take hundreds of exams in 4 testing modes including Knowledge Area, Process Group and by keyword as well as a Super PMP Exam - the hardest questions.

Apply and test your knowledge. The PM FASTrack software automatically scores your answers and gives you reports to help you analyze your progress. Questions are written and sorted like the PMP exam.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The CD was very helpful! I utilized other "Test Bank" questions and yours simulated the actual exam the best." -- Randy B., student

"The PM FASTrack study strategy was powerful. With practice tests at 90%, I went into the test feeling confident." -- Jeffrey Schmoll, student

About the Author

Rita Mulcahy, PMP, is the President and founder of RMC Project Management and a world renowned project management author, trainer and speaker.

Rita is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and a long time member of PMI® and ASTD. She has taught courses for George Washington University, Rensselaer Polytechnic and University of Wisconsin and has been associated with large, international, project management training firms.

Rita has taught thousands of project managers, senior managers and team members and is one of the trainers PMI® has used for worldwide training. She has been invited to speak at all the major international project management conferences including PMI® and ProjectWorld.

Member of Project Management Institute (PMI®) from 1990-present, past chapter President and VP 1990-1999

During her project management career Rita has worked on over $2.5 billion dollars worth of projects.

Product Details

• CD-ROM
• Publisher: Rmc Pubns Inc; 1st edition (May 5, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971164789
• ISBN-13: 978-0971164789
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,760,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent simulator, not an educational tool, November 23, 2004

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D. A. Buck (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PM FASTrack: PMP exam simulation software, Version 4.3 (CD-ROM)

Disclaimer: I recently passed my PMP, and credit goes in large part to the University course I took prepping me for the experience. I purchased Mulcahy's book and the FastTrack CD for additional perspective and to ensure my preparation. I'd dare say that I passed the PMP 'in-spite-of' Mulcahy's book.

Mulcahy's book is not a worthwhile investment, and there are many other better instructional sources available. One does not need to succomb to Mulcahy's preachy sarcasm and condescention in order to have a solid study aide for the course. The FastTrack CD, on the other hand, is a worthwhile tool if you want additional practice under the real-world conditions of the exam. The simulation software is nearly identical to the format of the real test, and will give you a strong barometer of what you should expect on the actual exam. This was entirely true for me to within 2 points.

I'd recommend the investment in this as a 'simulator only' if someone needs the practice and experience. But based on her book, which at best is a very poor instructional guide, you'd do better taking the money you'd spend on the book and investing it in any of the numerous other resources available to recap those areas of weakness from the exam.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PMP passer, February 19, 2005

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Gabriel Voicila (Romania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PM FASTrack: PMP exam simulation software, Version 4.3 (CD-ROM)

While preparing for the PMP exam, I've used a number of question databanks software but the most helpful and the closest to the actual exam, was PMPFasTrack. No doubts about it. So from this perspective, using this software package will give you a boost of at least 60% increase in passing the exam. I should say that I've passed the exam on 17.02.2005 with as score of 183 or 91%.

This software has 2 drawbacks though:

1/ The price is a killer and it's definitely too high. This software it's not worth 300$, but if you really need the certification and are prepared to invest in it, then do it. Maybe your company would cover the costs!

2/ I've bought the PMPFasTrack with only 12 days before the exam and started to use it intensively with 8 days prior to the exam. On a regular day, I would "consume" anywhere between 100 and 350 questions by testing either by knowledge area or process group modes. When you do testing over such a short period of time, in spite of the fact that there are about 1300 questions in the package, you get to know them all, which is a problem when you actually simulate your exam. In may case, I've consistently scored over 92% in the simulation exams, but the results are biased because you know the questions (at least you've read the questions before, if not remember the answer). I recommend to test your knowledge using other sources, such as the on-line testing ESI is offering or other software packages like PM Power Track from Management Concepts, in order for you to be able to correctly assess your knowledge level before going to the exam. If you use the software over a longer period of time, then you should not have this problem.

For conclusion, despite the heavy price this package will dramatically increase your chances to pass the exam.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This software will help you easily pass the PMP exam, February 11, 2005

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Thomas Golden (Leesburg, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PM FASTrack: PMP exam simulation software, Version 4.3 (CD-ROM)

Here's my recommendation for passing the PMP exam. You need this software, Rita's PMP Exam Prep book (also available on Amazon), and a copy of the PMBOK.

Read the book and do the exercises, referring to the PMBOK guide only as directed or as necessary. Once you've completed the book, take a simulation test in PM FASTrack. It will identify areas you are weak in. Go back to the book and study those areas again. Take another simulation test and you will be ready for the real PMP exam.

This is the strategy I used, and I passed the certification exam with ease.