From: CCIEin2006 (ciscocciein2006@gmail.com)
Date: Tue May 09 2006 - 10:31:33 ART
You mean if there were 3 ways to do something, if you did it one way you got
a different score from the other way? If so that would go against the
general understanding that any way to complete a task will be marked correct
as long as it fulfills the requirement and doesn't break any rules.
Or am I misinterpreting your statement?
On 5/8/06, Scott Smith <hioctane@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> The report is in HTML and the feedback you get is excellent (IMO).
>
> I found it very interesting to see how the exam was scored. I actually
> used the ~2 hours after I was finished to try different solutions to
> the same tasks. For example... If there were 3 different ways to solve
> a task then I tried all 3 and re-scored. The scoring system picked up
> on the different solutions and it gave passing marks. Pretty slick.
>
> Assuming the real lab is scored in the same manner... gaining insight
> into how the exam is scored is worth the price of admission.
>
> -Scott
>
>
>
> On 5/8/06, CCIEin2006 <ciscocciein2006@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hello Darby,
> >
> > If you can't print the feedback can you at least save it? What format is
> it
> > in?
> >
> > Did they nitpick you on stupid little things like forgetting to name
> your
> > VLANS or switchports?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> > On 5/7/06, darbyweaver@yahoo.com <darbyweaver@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > OK - I took it...
> > >
> > > Not the score I had hoped for, but then it was supposed to be an
> > > assessment and I got assessed...
> > >
> > > :)
> > >
> > > With that said, I will say I found the questions to be fair for the
> most
> > > part.
> > >
> > > I did find some things to be inconsistent (or at least I thought so).
> > >
> > > I did think that not being able to print was a HUGE (!!!)
> inconvenience.
> > >
> > > The feedback is pretty decent. At first I thought there was very
> little,
> > > a score report and a few hints...
> > >
> > > Then I dug into my report...
> > >
> > >
> > > Yeppers:
> > >
> > > Lots of feedback: I have over 100 pages of feedback - Impressive!!!
> > >
> > >
> > > In addition to the feedback they provided, Cisco was very generous to
> > > provide links where each numbered item and sub-item could be
> researched to
> > > allow the CCIE Assessor Candidate the ability to read more about what
> s/he
> > > might have missed.
> > >
> > >
> > > I just paid $279.00 for a 4 hour (50 point) assessment lab exam with
> > > extensive feedback. No instructor. No retake.
> > >
> > > So far I have purchased a a $4000.00 Class for NMC and a $4500.00 for
> a
> > > 5-day (4-Lab) Workshop. 3 Instructors / 7 Students (MAX) and then you
> get
> > > their Tech Library (Very Comprehensive) and their ShowIT (the hidden
> jewel
> > > of CCIE preparedness and complete and utter understanding - very
> accurate).
> > >
> > > Also I have paid for the Mock Lab workshop from InternetworkExpert
> with
> > > Online Instructors (seems like it was $995.00) and the nice thing was
> is
> > > that you can listen and watch the lab walk-through for a full-year at
> your
> > > convenience after the labs.
> > >
> > > Disclaimer!
> > >
> > >
> >
>
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> > > Both of the above vendors also allow retakes on a space available
> basis -
> > > check with each to verify if this is still a fact at the time of your
> > > reading this.
> > >
> > >
> >
>
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> > >
> > >
> > > So for a mere $279.00, I got to get my feelings hurt, get a glimpse at
> > > just how brutal grading can be and how much more intense I need to
> make my
> > > studies if I really want to have a reasonable chance at this lab...
> > >
> > > I got a chance to see the lab topology, which is freely available on
> the
> > > net anyway.
> > >
> > > I did call their support number a day before my exam was scheduled and
> I
> > > think the phone only rang once or twice, to be picked up by an actual
> live
> > > HUMAN voice...
> > >
> > > I was impressed. The gentleman answered my question clearly,
> consicely,
> > > and positively in a professional manner. And did I say was impressed
> > (maybe
> > > just getting through to a human in only a couple of rings?).
> > >
> > > So overall, I think it was a good exam.
> > >
> > > I do have a few issues to ask them about and I guess unless I lab them
> up
> > > on my own and see things differently, I might call them complaints.
> > >
> > > But in any event, getting a feel for the types of questions and
> getting
> > > the feedback I got and in such a timely manner, I think it was a
> bargain.
> > >
> > > If they had more of these labs, I would probably buy them.
> > >
> > > The price I paid was discounted and I think that it will now be
> offered
> > > for about $349.00 retail from now on.
> > >
> > > I don't think I've broken any rules of disclosure and I think I have
> given
> > > an honest opinion...
> > >
> > > Took me all day to get finished reviewing it... :)
> > >
> > >
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