From: Sean.Zimmerman@clubcorp.com
Date: Thu Mar 15 2007 - 02:22:20 ART
I was thinking of wearing a stop watch. When I start down that
troubleshooting rabbit hole, I'll set a 5-10 minute timer. I completely
lose track of time while working on a problem because I get so focused. I
probably worked on a 5 point category for almost an hour, which put in
jeopardy later tasks that weren't all that difficult. I need something to
tell me to stop.
I appreciate your advice. I will certainly feel better about a task if I
skip it with the intention to go back. I just need to know when to skip.
<anthony.sequeira@thomson.com>
03/14/2007 02:27 PM
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<Sean.Zimmerman@clubcorp.com>, <ccielab@groupstudy.com>
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Subject
RE: Failed 2nd Attempt at RTP Yesterday
What great comments for everyone!
I had the same problem with small tasks - I just could not get myself to
SKIP THEM. "I am not wired" that way either.
Make a note (literally on your scratch paper) of the small, independent
task that you need to look up. Note the point value - the subject - the
task number - and any thoughts you have on the solution. Then CONSIDER
THE TASK DONE and move on.
I found this was the only way I could effectively deal with this issue.
Anthony J Sequeira
#15626
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Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 12:48 PM
To: 'Cisco certification'
Subject: Failed 2nd Attempt at RTP Yesterday
Just like last time, I immediately realized some mistakes after I was
finished. My IGP and Switching scores were higher than last time, but my
other categories were lower. I think I scored higher overall.
A few problems and strategy mistakes:
A clock that I referenced during the exam wasn't compliant with the DST
change. I didn't even look at the time for the first two hours, and when
I
did I thought I had an extra hour. I was really surprised when they
stopped us for lunch at 10:00 AM!
I dwelled on problems for small point categories too long. If I would've
spent 5-10 minutes on those problems and skipped them, I could've got to
some things that I knew how to do towards the end and maybe had more
time
to check over my work. I did reach full IGP reachability before lunch,
so
I know I was on track.The afternoon killed me. It's just difficult for
me
to give up on something because that's not how I'm wired.
I didn't read all the way through the entire lab. I know that I'm
supposed
to. If I would've read the entire lab, I could've saved 15 - 20 minutes
in
the morning, and another 10-15 minutes in the afternoon.
Some good things:
I asked the proctors more questions than last time. I found that they
were
forthcoming with helpful answers if I exhibited expertise by asking very
detailed questions about the technology.
I seemed to fly through the initial tasks. The 2nd half really screwed
me.
Oh, and the Wingate RTP was great! They shuttled me from the airport,
took
me to a nice area for dinner and picked me back up, stopped by a gas
station to get me some toothpaste, and took me from Cisco back to the
Airport after the test. I tipped almost $30, but that's still far less
than rental car. The rooms were pretty nice, and the breakfast was good.
It's just great not having to navigate RTP in a rental car.
I'll try again soon. I'm hoping some seats open up for late April or
May.
I'm going to beat this thing, it's now a matter of pride!
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