Re: mobile lab pass

Congratulations!

I really appreciate your explanation of how the Open-Ended questions seemed
to you. I would Much MUCH prefer a section where you are expected to
explain how a technology works as opposed to one word or short answers of
minute details like timeouts, protocol numbers, and rfcs. I think it
appeals more to the engineering mindset which, IMO, is what the lab part
should be all about.

Great to hear that the lab configuration part, while vague as always, was
easy enough for you to plow through - sounds like you really had a game plan
going in which is awesome.

Michael

On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 3:42 AM, Ruhann <groupstudy_at_ru.co.za> wrote:

> Hi guys
>
>
>
> It is with great pleasure and pride I am typing this email, despite the
> painful agony of waiting a whole weekend for the result.
>
> (NEVER do your lab on a Friday)
>
>
>
> I passed the R&S 1st attempt on Friday with the mobile lab in Bryanston SA.
>
> It was a very different experience, but still nerve racking at the
> possibility of becoming a statistic.
>
>
>
> I honestly expected the LAB to a lot harder, now that I have taken the LAB
> I
> can really comment of the structure.
>
> Firstly the open ended questions which are a big concern for many, (was for
> me too), is not that bad, although I personally think the question amount
> should be increase to give a candidate a better a fair shot, at actually
> answer "the not so short" questions.
>
> The questions are nothing like the open-ended simulation questions I have
> seen from INE (Internetwork Expert) and IPX (IP Expert). They ask you to
> explain concepts, and what you understand about a certain part of a
> technology NOT 1 word answers. But all and all, if you know your theory,
> you
> should find it easy.
>
>
>
> Secondly the actual lab itself, was not difficult, most of the questions I
> had required basic config, or that's how I felt. The one problem I had with
> the exam is the cryptic questions. That is the real hard trying to guess or
> assume what they attempting to insinuate. IMO that is not what the lab
> should be about, rather make the lab harder, but be straight up appose to
> asking questions with symbols in circles without actually asking anything.
> I
> am an engineer, and feel the primary aim should be technical ability and
> not
> interpretation, but hey, that just my 2 cents (used to be 5 cents, but with
> current economic situations, go figure :)
>
>
>
> As for material, I used both INE Vol I, and Vol II. I can truly recommend
> Vol1 5.1 series. The amount of detail and depth is just amazing; you can
> really see the true understanding and brilliance of Petr Lapukov and Co.
>
> I also used IPX, Vol 2 and Vol 3, and the Cisco ASET Labs. I did find a lot
> value using Labs from different vendors to not get accustomed to one way of
> thinking.
>
> Lastly I think the greatest resource of all IMO was Mr. Scott's audio
> Bootcamp. Scott your knowledge is just LEGEND. I used the audios the last
> 3
> weeks before the LAB, while making lunch and not studying. Really great
> stuff.
>
>
>
> I would like to use this opportunity to say thanks to the following people:
>
> 1. Obviously GS as a whole, HUGE Thanks. Without GS many more people would
> be scratching heads about what we don't understand.
>
> 2. Brian Mcgahan, I took his studying strategy from INE-COD, whereby to
> focus on theory, theory, theory. And not learn by labbing. Great advice!!
>
> 3. Petr Lapukov, IMO humble opinion is one person I would love to meet. Any
> body, who has read any of his materials, would know he goes beyond
> explaining a technology, he breaks it down more in depth that what any
> Cisco
> material does.
>
> 4. Anthony Sequira is the person to speak to for lab strategy and how to go
> about it. Really no-one else has that down.
>
> 5. Scott Morris for his brilliant audio's, and being my hero, (cheesy I
> know) You are both humorous, motivating and it is just incredible how much
> you know and understand!
>
> 6. My awesome wife, who I love so dearly, you are one of a kind!!!!
>
>
>
> Some quotes from Scott's audio that I just love:
>
> "jeeee"
>
> "stop that!!!"
> "Just do it and be gone with it"
>
> "Cisco in their infinite wisdom . . . eee I don't try to understand it.
>
> "Yeah that is just gonna piss someone off, so just don't do it"
>
>
>
> My number is 24163, and after 7 Months and 950 hours of studying, I am
> fortunate to have an extremely supportive wife, who now is witness to the
> copious amount of time required to become a CCIE, Thank you :)
>
> I am even more excited now to start the part where my focus, interest and
> working experience lays, the SP track.
>
>
>
> Ps best of luck to all those currently studying, the lab is not that hard,
> just know the theory, then applying that is very easy!
>
>
>
> Regards
> --
> <ruhann>
>
>
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