by adamgidaszewski » Wed Feb 28, 2018 7:50 pm
I took PPD last week and failed it pretty badly - I think I over-studied due to relying too heavily on the 5.0 Ballast guide.
That being said, the case study (this was my first go at it, since I transitioned from 4.0 at the start of the year and this was my first attempt at a 5.0 test) was definitely daunting.
Having not passed, it seems I'm in the same boat as you guys, but I would definitely say to 1. review the scenario but then 2. make sure you review each question and understand what they're asking
Don't even get into the other reference material until you understand what each question is asking because you can waste a lot of time scrolling through the reference material. What I did was review each question and essentially make an outline of each questions strategy I'd need to use (i.e. determine occupancy > reference plans for dimensions > make determination on or calculate 'x'). Sort of create a method for yourself to answer each specific question.
Remember, I didn't pass, but I felt that that method of approaching the case studies helped manage my time somewhat well...hope my 2 cents helps