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If you want a solid foundation for the serious effort of preparing for the CompTIA Project+ exam, then look no further. I’ve spent hundreds of hours putting together this book with the sole intention of helping you to pass the exam as well as really learn about the exciting field of project management!

This book is loaded with valuable information, and you will get the most out of your study time if you understand why the book is organized the way it is.

So to maximize your benefit from this book, I recommend the following study method:

1. Take the assessment test that’s provided at the end of this introduction. (The answers are at the end of the test.) It’s okay if you don’t know any of the answers; that’s why you bought this book! Carefully read over the explanations for any question you get wrong and note the chapters in which the material relevant to them is covered. This information should help you plan your study strategy.

2. Study each chapter carefully, making sure you fully understand the information and the test objectives listed at the beginning of each one. Pay extra-close attention to any chapter that includes material covered in questions you missed.

3. Answer all the review questions related to each chapter. (The answers appear in Appendix A.) Note the questions that confuse you, and study the topics they cover again until the concepts are crystal clear. And again – do not just skim these questions! Make sure you fully comprehend the reason for each correct answer. Remember that these will not be the exact questions you will find on the exam, but they’re written to help you understand the chapter material and ultimately pass the exam!

4. Try your hand at the practice questions that are exclusive to this book. You can find the questions at www.sybex.com/go/sybextestprep.

5. Test yourself using all the flashcards, which are also found on the download link. These are new and updated flashcards to help you prepare for the Project+ exam and a wonderful study tool.

To learn every bit of the material covered in this book, you’ll have to apply yourself regularly and with discipline. Try to set aside the same time period every day to study, and select a comfortable and quiet place to do so. I’m confident that if you work hard, you’ll be surprised at how quickly you learn this material.

If you follow these steps and really study in addition to using the review questions, the practice exams, and the electronic flashcards, it would actually be hard to fail the Project+ exam. But understand that studying for the CompTIA exam is a lot like getting in shape – if you do not go to the gym every day, it’s not going to happen!

Tips for Taking the Project+ Exam

Here are some general tips for taking your exam successfully:

■ Bring two forms of ID with you. One must be a photo ID, such as a driver’s license. The other can be a major credit card or a passport. Both forms must have a signature.

■ Arrive early at the exam center so you can relax and review your study materials.

■ Read the questions carefully. Don’t be tempted to jump to an early conclusion. Make sure you know exactly what the question is asking.

■ Don’t leave any unanswered questions. Unanswered questions are scored against you.

■ There will be questions with multiple correct responses. When there is more than one correct answer, there will be a statement at the end of the question instructing you to select the proper number of correct responses, as in “Choose two.”

■ When answering multiple-choice questions you’re not sure about, use a process of elimination to remove the incorrect responses first. This will improve your odds if you need to make an educated guess.

■ For the latest pricing on the exam and updates to the registration procedures, refer to the CompTIA site at www.comptia.org.

The Exam Objectives

Behind every certification exam, there are exam objectives. The objectives are competency areas that cover specific topics of project management. The introductory section of each chapter in this book lists the objectives that are discussed in the chapter.

Exam objectives are subject to change at any time without prior notice and at CompTIA’s sole discretion. Please visit the Certification page of CompTIA’s website (www.comptia.org) for the most current listing of Project+ exam objectives.

The Project+ exam will test you on four domains, and each domain is worth a certain percentage of the exam. The following is a breakdown of the domains and their representation in the exam: