From: Bob Sinclair (bob@bobsinclair.net)
Date: Mon Jul 21 2008 - 09:53:28 ART
johnnieutah1@gmail.com wrote:
> Time Management: I finished the lab with about 2 hours to validate, and go back
> to a section I deliberately skipped until the end. No real issues here, except
> I did not put enough attention to detail on validation in a few sections. I
> think I was trapped on a few specific tasks where I felt my solution to the
> task was best and did not allow myself to consider the range of possibilities.
> Thus, I spent time on other areas and allowed this to hurt me.
>
> Checking with the Proctor: I believe I'd have my number had I did this on (2)
> occasions on tasks that certainly required clarity (at least to me). I knew
> the technology, knew how to configure the required task, but did not verify
> with the proctor that my interpretation was consistent with the question. Big
> mistake. BIG, BIG Mistake.
>
> Making a last hour change: I found an error in a task I'd configured
> previously, decided I didn't like my original solution, and spent 20 minutes
> reconfiguring and validating the second go 'round. A bad decision considering
> the point value of the task, and the timeframe of the exam itself - I was at
> about hour 7 when I did this. My decision to make changes and the time I
> burned doing so prevented me from focusing on a section I needed to spend more
> time on.
>
> Not doing a final, thorough, "show run": I don't know for certain if this even
> impacted my result, but for peace of mind and the fact that I'm replaying this
> past attempt over and over in my mind, I did not do a complete "show run" on
> every device in the last hour. I did do a "show run | begin, or | include",
> but not a full "show run". Seems like a rookie mistake, would feel a whole lot
> better now if I had.
>
> Reading: Just thought of this, I read fast, I can glance at a few sentences
> and get the meaning. This technique is better served when skimming emails,
> leisure reading and the like. I found myself reading the test in this manner,
> but realize I need to read word by word, line by line. I need to adjust to the
> test, not the other way around.
>
>
>
JU:
Great post! Many candidates underestimate the importance of careful
reading, working with the proctor and sound time management. I hope
they are listening!
-Bob Sinclair CCIE 10427 CCSI
www.netmasterclass.net
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