From: Eggert, Scott (scott.eggert@berbee.com)
Date: Mon Jan 07 2008 - 16:04:27 ARST
I had almost the exact same experience when I took the lab in early
December. You need to know the solution within a few minutes, or you
are taking too much time on a question.
The other item that drove me nuts was that some of the questions had
many different solutions. You can easily get hung up on a solution that
may work for "real life" but not for the lab. I need to somehow get in
the "mind" of Cisco to understand which path they want?
Anyone have any insight into this? My solution is to hit the IE labs
hard...
-----Original Message-----
From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
Kevin Howard
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 10:42 PM
To: ccielab@groupstudy.com
Subject: comments from 1st time fail
well, last week I took my lab and failed. I wasn't sure what to expect,
but after many months of studying, I thought I was ready and after
reading
so many posts, had to face the dragon myself.
I realized about 60% of the way through the lab, that my speed wasn't up
for configuration and quickly getting to a solution. I found I was too
slow at thinking of the commands, the steps, and the process for solving
the question. Practice, practice is what I needed more of. I now think
that when you read a question you need to have the answer/solution pop
into your head naturally like you are taking your next breath. I also
fell into the trap of trying to solve questions that were driving me
crazy, and I thought to myself "i have to fix this" and I would, but it
would take me too long.
Strangely enough, taking the lab was kind of a confidence boost, meaning
-
I am close and can pass it, its doable. An expensive learning lesson,
but
many doubts about the exam and myself are gone.
Back to my ipexpert labs, they kick my a$$, and I know that when they
can
no longer do that, its time to attempt the lab again. Hope this helps
others.
* I took the lab in SJ, proctors were great, atmosphere was professional
and the whole experience was fine. I got to keep my watch on, although
they did check it! and I forgot to scope the watermellon juice.
-Kevin
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