With adequate preparation, the exam is simple to pass---easy to say if you probably studied for close to 300 hours to pass the exam! I tend to over prepare rather than under prepare for any test or exam. Preparing for the PMP exam was extremely challenging. I used several resources, including the Podcast by Mr. Fichtner. The exam was easy; I finished the review of marked/skipped questions with 5 seconds to go. Again, preparing for the exam---ensuring that you understand the fundamentals of Professional Project Management takes a good deal of concentration and effort.