How to Recover from a Failed PMP Exam: 
The Complete Guide

So, you have failed the PMP® exam...What can you do now?

The first thing you should do is remember that you are not alone! It happens all the time. Although we do not necessarily know the exact failure rate, it is a very difficult exam, and you should not be too hard on yourself for failing. 

With this article, I want to not only help you work through the pain and frustration of having failed the exam, but I will also give you a list of actionable items to work on so that you can successfully prepare for your next attempt.

And we will start by answering the question 'How many people actually fail the exam?'

PMP Exam Sample Question & Answer

You are leading a project to design a high-efficiency solar cell. The project needs copper, silver, and silicon, among other materials. You have ordered custom-built manufacturing equipment, secured permission to install a solar array on the roof for testing, and reserved a conference room for daily stand-up meetings.

What is the result of your efforts?
A. Resource histogram
B. Resource management plan
C. Resource assignment matrix
D. Physical resource assignments

HINT: What output of the Acquire Resources process describes the physical resources reserved for the project?