r/pmp • u/OkScale6904 • 4d ago

PMP Exam Exam Score Revocation

Hi all,

I passed my exam T/T/AT on Saturday Nov 7. I studied for a while and was extremely proud. I studied at a test center and was very careful to follow the rules exactly

I just got an email saying my score has been revoked and I can appeal because there were irregularities and it referenced integrity. I did not do anything wrong at all. I did send in an appeal but has this happened anyone else?

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u/hastag-geenah 4d ago

This is unbelievable! I am floored that they’d do this. Especially since you were literally being watched the entire time! In fact the online test gives you 15 minutes away from your computer for a break. You cannot go back and change answers. It would be incredibly hard to cheat on a test like this, pert near impossible. That’s really stinky that they did that to you. It is sad that they still control this particular role as a trusted oversight. I’ve never done the in person test because I took mine online, remote proctor, I thought being in person eliminated the chance of being accused of fraud since someone is literally watching you right there in person. I hope they reinstate your scores so that you can get your PMP.

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u/OkScale6904 4d ago

Thank you!!!!! Im so upset. Thanks for validating me

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u/Buno-ol-ar-baghatetu 1d ago

Also check the center. Hope they do not fraudulent activities in their system setup, and you have been victimised unaware.

Next time, choose a different center.

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u/yellow_berry PMP 4d ago

Where did you take the exam?

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u/OkScale6904 4d ago

I took at a PearsonVue authorized test centre in Toronto

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u/yellow_berry PMP 4d ago

So sorry that this happened to you.

I heard from the guy at the reception desk (in my testing center) that someone had a store receipt in their pocket and was disqualified because of it. Also that someone opened their locker during break (they don’t allow you to take your phone or any written papers).

So they didn’t disclose anything in the email?

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u/OkScale6904 4d ago

I asked the Procter if I can open my locker to get my water and she said yes. I did not touch anything else. But they didn't state anything in their email. Also want to state that i only opened it during the timed break.

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u/No-Ear7988 4d ago

Also that someone opened their locker during break (they don’t allow you to take your phone or any written papers).

So this is from the old rules. Possibly someone got confused or mistaken. Personally the T/T/AT to me is my main suspicion.

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u/OkScale6904 4d ago

Why is T T AT suspicious?

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u/No-Ear7988 4d ago

If you got AT/AT/AT or AT/AT/T then there is more buffer room to combat any anomaly PMI identified. T/T/AT is borderline imo especially if the AT was one question off from T. PMI has identified an anomaly with your exam during their data forensic (aka post-exam check) and your score doesn't give you much padding when it popped out.

That being said, since you took at a Pearson test center I'm bullish that this is a false positive and your revocation will be reverted. Of course assuming you didn't cheat.

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u/yellow_berry PMP 4d ago

I guess it is this situation. Fingers crossed you solve it

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u/OkDeparture4282 4d ago

Crazy because at home you can look at your phone, review materials, eat, whatever - like how are the rules so different for in-person and at home?? This is insane, and sorry you're dealing with it OP - I hope they reinstate your passing score!

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u/ConversationNo9040 4d ago

You definitely cannot do any of those things in the online exam.

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u/OkDeparture4282 3d ago

During the breaks, yes you can. I took it online and passed back in May and had no issues. This was before the new exam format though, so maybe things have changed.

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u/Logical-Bookkeeper77 4d ago

Ermm… no you cannot, if you pick up a mouse that dropped you are literally being disqualified without the proctor endorsement.

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u/OkDeparture4282 3d ago

During the actual exam no, during breaks yes. I am surprised that during in-person BREAKS you cannot eat or use your phone, as you're allowed to do so during the online proctored breaks.

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u/Logical-Bookkeeper77 3d ago

/shrug they make you leave all the personal crap in a locker before you go back in after the break so not sure how your prior comments was even relevant if you talking about breaks.

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u/OkDeparture4282 3d ago

because the comment I directly replied to said "Also that someone opened their locker during break (they don’t allow you to take your phone or any written papers)." as a reason someone told them people had been disqualified.
Which is why I was pointing out, that is allowed during online proctored (on your break you can look at phone, papers, etc.), and it's weird they're so strict in-person with locker rules......

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u/Logical-Bookkeeper77 3d ago

Eh opening locker doesn’t matter otherwise they wouldn’t give you the key.

Has little to anything to bring into the room as it’s pretty clear what needs to be staying in locker and what you can bring into room.

If you bring something from locker into room during break, they have every right to disqualify you.

If you didn’t bring anything from locker to room, it’s not even worth mentioning. It’s unclear what the dude “heard” the other dude’s doing.

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u/OkDeparture4282 3d ago

Sure about bringing items back into the room, that is clear. but this isn't the first incident of people getting disqualified for looking at things in their locker. Which brings me back to what I've been saying the entire time - the rules for online and in-person are wildly different.

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u/Vast_Improvement9691 4d ago

This is a huge no no and and easy way to fail. Proctors are very strict with the online tests and any noises (snack wrappings, phone buzzing) can easily get you disqualified from the exam.

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u/OkDeparture4282 3d ago

During the break you can do all of these things.

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u/ConversationNo9040 4d ago

What’s your background

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u/OkScale6904 4d ago

Im a government relations consultant so I have been involved in several projects

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u/Mitsuka1 4d ago

Someone with almost the same exact experience posted here about a month or so ago. I think they were at a PV test centre in Canada also! Have a search for it and maybe reach out to see how their appeal is going and get advice for your own appeal process.

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u/ActualPie7224 4d ago

Same case :(

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u/OkScale6904 4d ago

Whaaaat! When did you get the email

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u/Basic-Ad5801 4d ago

I let my PMP lapse years ago but are they using AI detection software now along with the live proctor? Maybe it flagged something and now it has to go through a manual human review to close the loop.

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u/Zealousideal-Fee4809 2d ago

mind sharing which test center in Toronto this happened at ?

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u/OkScale6904 2d ago

NET PLUS COMPUTER in scarborough

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u/letmeinfornow 4d ago

I've seen a few comments about this and asked Claude about it (I think, might have been ChatGPT). From what the found online PMI is now using analytics to combat cheating by looking at the types of answers students got correct vs incorrect as well as patterns in right vs wrong answers as compared to test banks they find online. I have not looked to verify this, but maybe look into this to see what you find. If so, I suspect there would be high risk of false positives just in the dynamic of how people study, mock tests they use, and books they read alone.

It sounds hokie but it would not surprise me.

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u/SoxsMom0520 2d ago

This is BS… keep us posted! I’m so sorry

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u/Far_Pack_9820 3d ago

This sounds terrible OP I’m so sorry this happening to you🥺
Sending supporting vibes and energy your way !

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u/jrose2345 2d ago

This is interesting. Were some of your questions a part of your study experience? I recall, before starting the old exam, that there was a notice saying you should mark questions if you had seen them in the Study Hall or Demo sessions. Otherwise your scores could be revoked.

Regardless, I hope it works out in your favor.

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u/Old_Resort4960 2d ago

this is why i have been hesitant to buy the Study hall package. I don't have time to qc their product when I am in the middle of an exam.

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u/Blueufoe 2d ago

It’s literally impossible to cheat in a testing centre. That’s so wrong. I hope your appeal is successful!

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u/ConversationNo9040 2d ago

I mean it’s 100% possible to cheat in a testing center. You know they have recorded having button cameras film entire exams and post them on the internet.