In today's video, we are going to talk about very important frequently asked questions about the PMP exam.

在今天的視頻中，我們將討論有關 PMP 考試的重要常見問題。

We are going to talk stuff like what is the cost of appearing for the PMP exam?

我們將討論參加 PMP 考試的費用是多少？

What is the passing score of the PMP exam?

PMP 考試的合格分數是多少？

How much time does it take to prepare for the PMP exam?

準備 PMP 考試需要多少時間？

You do not want to miss out on any of these critical pieces of information.

您不想錯過任何這些關鍵資訊。

Watch this video till the end.

請將這段視頻看完。

Hi, I am Ray and I am a PMP certified project manager.

大家好，我是雷，是一名獲得 PMP 認證的項目經理。

The tips and strategies that I share in this channel are exactly the same ones which were used by me to pass my PMP exam in the first attempt.

我在本頻道中分享的技巧和策略與我第一次通過 PMP 考試時使用的完全相同。

So, before we move ahead, make sure you like, share and subscribe to my channel because I bring to you the most updated and relevant content for the PMP exam which is guaranteed to make your PMP preparation fast and efficient.

是以，在我們繼續前進之前，請確保您喜歡、分享和訂閱我的頻道，因為我為您帶來了最新、最相關的 PMP 考試內容，保證讓您快速、高效地備考 PMP。

So, FAQ number one, how much is the cost of PMP certification?

那麼，常見問題一，PMP 認證的費用是多少？

The cost of PMP certification as of February 2020 is 405 US dollars if you are a PMI member and if you are not a PMI member, the cost is 555 US dollars.

截至 2020 年 2 月，如果您是 PMI 會員，PMP 認證費用為 405 美元；如果您不是 PMI 會員，費用為 555 美元。

Now, I will always suggest that you become a member of PMI guys because you will get a lot of benefits like the free PMBOK 6th edition and the Agile practice guide.

現在，我總是建議你成為 PMI 會員，因為你會得到很多好處，比如免費的 PMBOK 第 6 版和敏捷實踐指南。

There will be a lot of free ways which you can earn PDUs after you complete your PMP certification.

完成 PMP 認證後，您可以通過許多免費途徑獲得 PDU。

PMI runs very nice webinars which you can attend to master the skills of project management and you can also join the local chapters and events.

PMI 舉辦的網絡研討會非常精彩，您可以參加這些研討會來掌握項目管理技能，還可以參加當地的分會和活動。

Now, if you want to access all these benefits, the cost of PMI membership is 139 US dollars considering that there is an application fee of 10 US dollars but still you will be at an advantageous position if you become a PMI member and then go ahead and take the PMP exam because the total cost which you will be incurring is 544 US dollars which is still less by 11 US dollars than the cost of 555 US dollars which you have to pay if you book the PMP exam as a non-PMI member.

現在，如果你想獲得所有這些好處，PMI會員資格的費用是139美元，考慮到有10美元的申請費，但如果你成為PMI會員，然後繼續參加PMP考試，你將處於有利地位，因為你將產生的總費用是544美元，比你作為非PMI會員預訂PMP考試必須支付的費用555美元少11美元。

So, question number two, what is the passing score of the PMP exam?

那麼，問題二，PMP 考試的及格分數是多少？

So, we will answer this question with a disclaimer first that PMI never discloses the pass rate of PMP exam.

是以，在回答這個問題時，我們首先要聲明，PMI從不透露PMP考試的通過率。

So, you will see no document which actually talks about the pass rate of the PMP exam.

是以，您不會看到任何關於 PMP 考試通過率的文件。

Now, having said that, experts have analyzed that the pass rate of PMP exam lies somewhere between 60 to 70 percent.

專家分析，PMP 考試的通過率大約在 60% 到 70% 之間。

Again, it is a guesstimate.

同樣，這也只是一個猜測。

There is no valid proof of these things but according to the experts, whatever they have done in the past PMP exams, the pass rate stands somewhere between 60 to 70 percent.

這些都沒有有效的證據，但根據專家們的說法，無論他們在過去的 PMP 考試中做了什麼，通過率都在 60% 到 70% 之間。

Now, you need to remember a couple of things here guys.

現在，你們需要記住幾件事。

Firstly, the PMP exam is psychometric in nature.

首先，PMP 考試具有心理測試的性質。

Now, what that means is not all the questions carry equal weightage.

現在，這意味著並非所有問題的權重都相同。

So, there may be a difficult question with a higher weightage of marks versus an easier question with a lower weightage of marks and that's how the marks is calculated and that is how the PMP exam also continually evaluates your aptitude as a project manager and the PMP exam being psychometric is one of the primary reasons why the exam is so difficult.

是以，可能會出現難度較大的問題分值較高，而難度較小的問題分值較低的情況，這就是分數的計算方法，也是 PMP 考試不斷評估你作為項目經理的能力的方法。

Moving on, the PMP exam has 200 questions in total and out of that, 175 questions are scored questions and 25 questions are non-scored questions or test questions which consider some new areas or new topics which PMI is exploring.

接下來，PMP 考試總共有 200 道題，其中 175 道是計分題，25 道是非計分題或測試題，考慮了 PMI 正在探索的一些新領域或新課題。

With that, the passing score is calculated based on your response on these 175 questions.

是以，合格分數是根據您對這 175 個問題的回答計算出來的。

Now, as I said, not all the questions carry equal weightage.

現在，正如我所說，並非所有問題的權重都相同。

So, do not think that if you have around 106 or 110 questions out of these 175 questions correct, you will pass the exam.

是以，不要以為在這 175 道題中，只要答對 106 或 110 道題就能通過考試。

It is not that because the reason what I said is not all the questions carry equal weightage of marks.

並非如此，因為我所說的原因是並非所有問題的分數比重都相同。

Now, the final thing, PMI only reveals proficiency level as per the domain areas.

最後一點，PMI 只根據領域顯示熟練程度。

So, there are four proficiency levels which you will see in your PMP marksheet which starts from above target, target, below target and needs improvement.

是以，您將在 PMP 分數表中看到四個熟練程度等級，分別為高於目標、目標、低於目標和需要改進。

Now, above target and target is considered pass, below target and needs improvement is considered as failure.

現在，高於目標和指標被視為通過，低於目標和需要改進被視為失敗。

Now, if you fail the PMP exam, your overall proficiency level in the PMP marksheet will be below target or needs improvement.

現在，如果您未能通過 PMP 考試，您在 PMP 分數表中的總體熟練程度將低於目標或需要改進。

Now, the good thing is the PMP exam does not have any sectional cut-offs.

好在 PMP 考試沒有任何分段分數線。

So even if you score below target or needs improvement in any one of the areas, for example, the closing area or the execution area or the planning area, and you flare pretty well in the other domains such as initiation, monitoring and controlling, you can still pass the exam because your overall proficiency level will somewhere lie between target and above target.

是以，即使你在任何一個領域（例如，結束領域、執行領域或計劃領域）的得分低於目標值或需要改進，而你在其他領域（如啟動、監測和控制）的表現相當出色，你仍然可以通過考試，因為你的總體熟練程度將介於目標值和目標值之間。

Now, the final recommendation from my side will be guys, do not bog yourself down with the passing rate of PMP exam, but focus more on your preparation, on your theory, on your practical questions, try to write as many marks as possible and try to analyze those marks thoroughly.

現在，我的最後建議是，各位不要為 PMP 考試的通過率而煩惱，而應更多地關注自己的備考、理論和實踐問題，儘量寫出更多的分數，並試著對這些分數進行透徹的分析。

So, focus on your preparation rather than bogging yourself down on the passing score because as we have discussed, there is no definitive answer of what the passing score of PMP exam is because at the end of the day, PMI does not disclose that.

是以，要專注於備考，而不是糾結於及格分數，因為正如我們所討論的，PMP考試的及格分數是多少並沒有確切的答案，因為最終PMI並不會透露。

Question number three, how much time does it take for the PMP exam preparation?

問題三，準備 PMP 考試需要多少時間？

Assuming that you are studying around 2 to 3 hours per day on weekdays and 5 to 6 hours per day on weekends, the average time which will be required for your PMP preparation will lie somewhere between 8 to 12 weeks, that is 2 months to 3 months.

假設您平日每天學習 2 到 3 個小時，週末每天學習 5 到 6 個小時，那麼準備 PMP 所需的平均時間將介於 8 到 12 周之間，即 2 個月到 3 個月。

Now, the assumption here is very critical guys, these 2 to 3 hours per day or 5 to 6 hours per day should be dedicated to your preparation without any distractions like Facebook or WhatsApp.

現在，這裡的假設非常關鍵，各位，每天這 2 到 3 個小時或 5 到 6 個小時應該專門用於備考，而不能分心，比如 Facebook 或 WhatsApp。

So, you need to dedicate your full time in the preparation, you have to be 100% committed for achieving your PMP certification and that is when you will be able to complete the preparation between 8 to 12 weeks.

是以，您需要投入全部時間進行準備，您必須 100% 致力於獲得 PMP 認證，這樣您才能夠在 8 至 12 周內完成準備工作。

Now, the PMP exam is tough, so a sound theoretical and a practical knowledge is a must.

PMP 考試難度很大，是以必須具備紮實的理論和實踐知識。

What I mean by that is, the PMP exam will test you with a lot of tricky questions which will require a very strong understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of the PMBOK to answer those questions correctly.

我的意思是，PMP 考試會用很多棘手的問題來考驗你，這就要求你對 PMBOK 的理論和實踐方面有非常深刻的理解，才能正確回答這些問題。

So, if you don't have it, even if you prepare a lot for the PMP exam, you will struggle with those kind of questions.

是以，如果您不具備這種能力，即使您為 PMP 考試做了大量準備，也會在應對這類問題時舉步維艱。

Moreover, the preparation depends on 5 key building blocks to maximize your impact.

此外，準備工作取決於 5 個關鍵組成部分，以最大限度地發揮您的影響力。

Now, you will see a card right on the screen which will direct you to my video in the same channel where I discuss about these 5 key building blocks which are absolutely essential to maximize your impact in your PMP preparation.

現在，您將在螢幕上看到一張卡片，它將引導您進入我在同一頻道的視頻，在那裡我將討論這 5 個關鍵構件，它們對於最大限度地發揮您在 PMP 準備過程中的影響是絕對必要的。

So, make sure you watch that video of mine right after this video.

所以，請務必在這段視頻之後觀看我的這段視頻。

So, to take away from this question, it lies somewhere between 8 to 12 weeks but your preparation should be very smart and you should be 100% committed during your preparation time to complete your preparation in the mentioned time frame.

是以，從這個問題中可以看出，時間大約在 8 到 12 周之間，但是您的準備工作應該非常明智，而且您應該在準備時間內 100% 投入，以便在上述時間框架內完成準備工作。