From: Tim (ccie2be@nyc.rr.com)
Date: Fri Mar 16 2007 - 22:40:27 ART
Chong,
Task interpretation is a major problem for many ccie candidates as it was
for me.
It's my very strongly held belief that the root cause of not being able to
interpret the tasks is that one doesn't know each and every way of
accomplishing a given requirement.
The lab is worded VERY, VERY carefully to make sure some tasks are done in a
certain way.
Also, to complete some tasks you must complete other IMPLIED tasks. I found
this to be one of the hardest parts of the lab which was one of the primary
reasons I had to take the lab many times before I eventually passed.
So, even though you failed twice, don't' be discouraged. I suspect most
ccie today failed the lab more than 2 times.
If you haven't already, get yourself a practice labs workbook from IE or NMC
or some other top vendor, and practice some more.
And, remember, the e at the end of ccie stands for expert. To past this
exam, being just good isn't good enough. You really have to be an Expert.
This exam is designed so people that are just good don't pass.
Once you truly are an Expert, you will pass the lab.
HTH, Tim
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Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 4:04 PM
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Subject: Failed Second Attempt at RTP Yesterday. Need Advice Please
Hi, everyone
My first attempt was in January. The main reasons I failed that one was my
lack of experience with four switches, time management, proper rest before
the exam. (Slept one hour before the test)
This time around, I was much more prepared and relaxed but couldn!/t come
through. There was no technology mentioned in the test that I had no clue
about. I studied extensively for all the topics in the blueprint. I
complied all my notes from the written exam, practice labs, white papers,
classes, and synced the notes with the DOC CD. In the end, I knew at least
the basic knowledge about most topics and where every thing is located in
the DOC CD.
However, I had major difficulty in interpreting some of the task given in
the exam and lost a lot of time. My question is how one can prepare for
these vague and ambiguous questions? For example, if the task asks for X
and some kind of variation for Y is needed for X to work, but Y is not even
mentioned in the exam.
I am beginning to loose confidence in my ability to ever pass the exam. I
don't know maybe I just need a little break from it all. But, I know this
is one major hurdle I need to overcome to pass the exam any input will be
greatly appreciated.
Chong Yi
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