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Learning from Experience:Preparing for the Foundation Exam
Version: 0v9
Learning from Experience
What you need to know
How to read the questions
Try some sample questions
Get you ‘exam ready’
Objectives
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Course Materials:Look for screens indicating: indicates topic is tested in the examProposal Guide:
Proposal Guide referencesRevision Aids:Download the Quick Reference Guide to help with revision.
Revision tips:
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Syllabus Requirement
Proposal Guide 216
Hints and tips: How to read the questions
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Look for Example What to doKey Words Least, best, most, correct, incorrect, not, true, false
... least appropriate
... best describes
... most appropriate answer, ... most likely
... select the correct answer
... select the incorrect answer
Highlight the Key Words and answer the question as asked
True or False True: A clear sky is blue during the day
False: Ice melts at -5°C
Test the given statement/s by putting “It is TRUE that ...” or “It is FALSE that ...” before it.
Unrecognised words
Look out for unfamiliar acronyms and phrases in the optional answers
Highlight unfamiliar selections
Obvious statements
A correct optional answer statement may be given But realise that these kinds of statements sometimes have nothing to do with the question
Familiar words and phrases
As above, a correct ‘looking’ optional answer statement may be given
Read the whole question carefully. The familiarity may send your thoughts in the wrong direction and you may miss the main point.
• Read questions carefully
• Note that some questions are worded in ‘negative’ context
• Read through all questions, complete the ones you’re sure of
• Go through second time making choices
• Hopefully small 10% left – use reference material
• If all else fails, just guess. A question not answered is definitely wrong!
Recommended technique
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1. In a proposal that is service based, what is the general policy regarding naming individuals for specified roles? You may choose only one.
a) Put the best available named individuals against roles b) State that the best individuals will be put forward at contract award c) Put the best people as named individuals against role regardless of availability d) Explain that you do not have any spare staff
Sample Exam Questions - 1
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Sample Exam Questions -22. Which of these documents is NOT similar to a "Compliance Checklist"? You may choose only one.
a) Response Matrix b) Invitation to Tender c) Requirements Checklist d) Compliance Matrix
3. When should Storyboards first be defined for later Development? You may choose only one.
a) Before the first proposal strategy review meeting.b) Before the proposal kick-off meeting c) At the proposal kick-off meeting d) Following the proposal kick-off meeting
Sample Exam Questions - 3
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4. Which of these statements best describes a theme statement? You may choose only one.
a) Theme statements link strategy and solution b) Theme statements link the advantages and benefit c) Theme statements link discriminating features and benefits d) Theme statements establish sales objectives
Sample Exam Questions - 4
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Sample Exam Questions - 5
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5. According to best practice principles when scheduling a proposal how much time should be held in reserve to cover any additional tasks that may be requested? You may choose only one.
a) 3% b) 5% c) 10% d) 20%
How did you do?
Answers:1. A2. B3. B4. C5. C
Time’s up!
Exam Practice:
• Do the Bid to Win 1 Hour Practice Paper
• Do the sample questions on-line at APM-Group exams web site
Examination Instructions
Getting yourself prepared.
Bid to Win ‘Top Tips’:
• Join the APMP!
www.apmp.org
• Keep your membership # handy
• Enrol for the exam when you are
good and ready
• Don’t put it off too long!
Bid to Win ‘Top Tips’:
• Join the APMP!
www.apmp.org
• Keep your membership # handy
• Enrol for the exam when you are
good and ready
• Don’t put it off too long!
Find the APMG Exams Websitehttp://www.apmg-exams.com
Take a sample test:
Registration: select the exam
Go to the registration page:
Choose your payment option
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Enter your details and
pay
Remember your candidate number:
My Candidate #:
APMP UKX/123456
Taking the exam:Find somewhere you will not be disturbed
• Put a sign on the door if needed
Have a good Internet connection
Switch off your ‘phone and VoIP agents
Have your materials together for reference:• Proposal Guide• Revision Aids• Quick Reference Cards
The exam lasts one hour• There are 75 questions• so that’s an average of 48 seconds per question
It’s an open book examination
You must get 42 correct – this corresponds to a score of 56%• Attempt ALL the questions• “No answer” equals “No mark”
You will be told whether you’ve passed
Examination Format
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Navigating the paper:
If you are interrupted:
If you have genuinely lost time:
call the APM Group on +44 1494 452450
You will be told your result
Your certificate will be posted to you
Try the sample paper before the eTorial
At the eTorial we will discuss and review your answers
We will present some topics for discussion and be asking where to find supporting material in the Proposal Guide
Discussion of revision aids
eTorial preparation and content
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