From: Gary Duncanson (gary.duncanson@googlemail.com)
Date: Sun Jan 06 2008 - 11:32:52 ARST
From the feedback over the years from folks who finally get through this
track a big problem for many people is simply not knowing enough because of
rushed or lousy preparation. You need to go when you are ready.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Anthony Sequeira" <Anthony_Sequeira@skillsoft.com>
To: <ccielab@groupstudy.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2008 8:58 PM
Subject: Why I Failed the $#%*&@ Lab Exam!
> Hello all and a belated Happy New Year! I hope this post finds the awesome
> trainers and dedicated students of this list doing wonderfully in the
> start of
> 2008.
>
>
>
> I was brainstorming recently for my class on the various reasons you hear
> people (me) fail the lab exam. Here is my list, I thought some would like
> to
> look it over here. I would love any help on compiling this. This is also
> under
> the Tips section of my new Web site HYPERLINK
> "http://www.freeiestuff.com/"www.freeiestuff.com.
>
>
>
> Why I Failed the Lab Exam!
>
>
>
> Reason 1: I was on no/little sleep!
>
> * Nerves
> * Caffeine
> * Abnormal routine
> * Cramming
> * Abnormal environment
>
>
>
> Reason 2: I ran out of time!
>
> * Practice, Practice, Practice
> * Speed drills
> * Overall strategy approach
> * Specific strategies
> * Adherence to time management practices
>
>
>
> Reason 3: The proctor was not helpful at all!
>
> * Be Nice!
> * Demonstrate knowledge
> * Be specific
> * Communicate you are not looking for an answer request clarification
> * Try another try again
>
>
>
> Reason 4: I got tons of topic XYZ!
>
> * FOCUS ON YOUR WEAK AREAS!!!!!!!
>
>
>
> Reason 5: Too stressed out at that point in my life!
>
> * Stress mitigation techniques
> * Rescheduling the lab
>
>
>
> Reason 6: I was physically sick for the lab!
>
> * Stress mitigation techniques
>
>
>
> Reason 7: I had absolutely no chance to pass that lab!
>
> * Formalized CCIE training!
>
>
>
> Reason 8: I HAVE NO IDEA WHY I FAILED!!!!
>
> * Task misinterpretation
> * Poor verification techniques
>
>
>
>
>
> Anthony J Sequeira
>
> #15626
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