PM World Book Review - PMP Exam Practice Test and Study Guide Ninth Edition and PMP Exam Challenge Sixth Edition

Sep 28, 2026

Review of “PMP Exam Practice Test and Study Guide” (Ninth Edition) and “PMP Exam Challenge!” (Sixth Edition) by Levin J. Leroy and Ginger Levin, PhD, published by Auerbach Publications. The review highlights study support aligned to the PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition: structured chapter study hints with major topics, answer keys tied to PMBOK references, 400-question practice tests, and a total of 600 flash cards for rapid review. Noted strengths include portability and remediation guidance, while a shortfall is the lack of app-based flash cards for tablet users.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction to the Book

Overview of Books’ Structure

Highlights: What’s New in this Book

Highlights: What I liked!

Shortfalls: What was Missing!

Who might benefit from the Book?

Conclusion

PM World Journal "PMP Exam Practice Test and Study Guide" and Vol. III, Issue I – January 2014 "PMP Exam Challenge!" [www.pmworldjournal.net](www.pmworldjournal.net) Authors: J. Leroy Ward & Ginger Levin, PhD Book Review Reviewer: A. David Boomstein, MPS PM WORLD BOOK REVIEW Book Title: PMP® Exam Practice Test and Study Guide, Ninth Edition and PMP® Exam Challenge Sixth Edition (ESI International Project Management Series) Authors: Levin J. Leroy & Ginger Levin, PhD Publisher: Auerbach Publications List Price: US $69 .95/$49 .95 Publication Date: May 2013 ISBN: 978-14822-02243 / 978-14665-99826 Pages: 512/332 Reviewer: A. David Boomstein Review Date: December 2013 Introduction to the Book The PMP Exam Practice Test and Study Guide , Ninth Edition ® and the PMP® Exam Challenge!,Sixth Edition are two books designed to assist anyone studying for their PMP exam. They are some of the first study guides based upon the recently released PMBOK® Guide, Fifth Edition, released mid-year, 2013. As its name implies, the "PMP Exam Practice Test and Study Guide , 9th Edition" provides separate test chapters of 40 questions each focused on each of the 10 PMP Knowledge Areas , a total of 400 questions, as well as an overall 200 question practice test. The "PMP Exam Challenge!, 6th Edition" provides a series of flash cards – 60 per Knowledge Are – 600 in total, designed to aid in preparing for the PMP exam. Produced in cooperation between the publisher, PM World and Page 1 of 4 The PMI Dallas Chapter, Dallas, Texas, USA PM World Library – [www.pmworldlibrary.net](www.pmworldlibrary.net) PM World Journal "PMP Exam Practice Test and Study Guide" and Vol. III, Issue I – January 2014 "PMP Exam Challenge!" [www.pmworldjournal.net](www.pmworldjournal.net) Authors: J. Leroy Ward & Ginger Levin, PhD Book Review Reviewer: A. David Boomstein, MPS The books are relatively small, 7 " x 9¼" for the Test and Study Guide and 6 " x 8" for the Exam Challenge! Both books are approx. 1¼" thick and are bound with double wire/ twin loop/Wire-O bindings. Overview of Books’ Structure While the two books can be used in a stand-alone fashion, clearly they are designed to complement one another. Each chapter of the Exam Practice Test and Study Guide includes a basic overview that includes chapter "Study Hints" and a listing of "Major topics" addressed by the Knowledge Area addressed in the chapter. Each chapter also includes a single page answer sheet and An "Answer Key" with explanations of why the answer was selected. The PMP Exam Challenge! Is laid out to viewed horizontally, landscape view. Pages are cut in half with the top having the question and the flip side the answer, thus giving you two flash cards per page. Each of the cards is numbered. Highlights: What’s New in this Book The critical new feature to both books is alignment to the PMBOK® Guide, Fifth Edition that was released mid-year, 2013. When studying for this new version of the certification test it is critical to find study materials that reflected both the updated terminology in PMBOK® Guide, Fifth Edition , but also scenario-based questions that address the new Knowledge Area. In addition to a hard copy 200 question test, the Exam Practice Test and Study Guide includes an online test to help you prepare for testing on a computer. Highlights: What I liked! Dependent upon your learning style and technology preferences, the two book's highlights can be considered strengths or weaknesses. Other than reflecting the changes in PMBOK v5, the books are small enough to be carried in either a backpack or laptop case. While some may favor an online-centric solution, the ability to make margin notes or use some form of sticky notes is a real plus when compared to using a tablet or laptop. Probably the best feature of the Exam Practice Test and Study Guide is that each answer includes the page reference to the PMBOK Guide so you can remedia

FAQs

What study materials do the two books provide for PMP exam preparation?

The set includes a practice test and study guide with separate 40-question chapters for each knowledge area plus an overall 200-question practice test, and an exam challenge edition that uses flash cards totaling 600 items.

How are the books aligned with the PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition?

The review emphasizes that the critical new feature is alignment to the PMBOK Guide Fifth Edition and updated terminology, along with scenario-based questions that address the new knowledge area.

What is the main advantage noted by the reviewer?

Each answer includes a page reference to the PMBOK Guide, enabling targeted remediation of missed questions and unfamiliar topics.

Sep 28, 2026

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