Hi Warren,
I will be blunt because you are in the final stretch: Exam simulators are not optional. They are mandatory.
Here is the strategic reality. The PMP exam does not test your ability to memorize the PMBOK Guide or slides. It tests your ability to apply the "PMI Mindset" to vague,
situational scenarios under time pressure.
Your study materials teach you the ingredients (the knowledge). A simulator teaches you how to cook (the application). If you stick only to your books, you are effectively
practicing swimming on dry land.
My advice on ROI: The cost of a high-quality simulator is a fraction of the cost of a retake fee (and the emotional toll of failing). It is the highest Value-for-Money investment in your prep.
Since you asked about value, the PM PrepCast (the industry standard for deep explanations) is currently running a Black Friday deal. This makes the decision easy.
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The Strategy: Don't just take the quizzes. Analyze why you got the answer wrong. That is where the actual learning happens.
Don't optimize on the wrong end. Secure the pass.
Best,
Markus
