Re: Core Knowledge Questions WAS Re: mobile lab pass

Many Thanks Anthony

I have a suggestion

Can we add some of these Open Ended questions to the current available IE
Mock Labs ? so that it will also be available for those who take Mock labs
as an indication to thier studies like me :)

Many Thanks

On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 1:49 PM, Anthony Sequeira <
asequeira_at_internetworkexpert.com> wrote:

> One of my biggest pet peeves about all of this is the fact that the
> questions were originally billed as OPEN ENDED.
>
> They are simply not Open Ended. They are Short Answer.
>
> I presume the reason they are not Open Ended is this would make the proctor
> grading much too subjective.
>
> Anyhow, here are some recent additions to our database for you reading
> pleasure. One of these originally used a diagram but I had to re-write for
> the GS post.
>
> Q: What Cisco QoS mechanism prevents poor bandwidth utilization as a result
> of the sliding windows TCP practice?
>
> A: Weighted Random Early Detection
>
> More Information:
> http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/qos/configuration/guide/congestion_avoidance_ps6350_TSD_Products_Configuration_Guide_Chapter.html
>
> Instructor Tip: Cisco's WRED protects against the problems caused by Global
> Synchronization.
>
>
> Q: Examine the configuration shown in the Exhibit below. What version of
> WCCP is in use?
>
> configure terminal
> ip wccp 10 group-list 1 password cisco
> !
> interface fastethernet0/0
> ip wccp 10 redirect in
>
> A: WCCP Version 2
>
> More Information:
> http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/12_2/configfun/configuration/guide/fcf018_ps1835_TSD_Products_Configuration_Guide_Chapter.html
>
> Instructor Tip: WCCP Version 2 permits you to redirect traffic beyond
> simple HTTP traffic. It is the default WCCP version, and allows you to
> specify a Service Group Number for different Web services.
>
>
> Q: What Layer 3 redundancy protocol features the use of an AVG and AVF?
>
> A: Gateway Load Balancing Protocol
>
> More Information:
> http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/12_2t/12_2t15/feature/guide/ft_glbp.html#wp1039649
>
> Instructor Tip: GLBP uses the concept of an Active Virtual Gateway (AVG)
> for a group of redundant devices. Also shown here are Active Virtual
> Forwarders (AVF).
>
> Warmest Regards,
>
> Anthony J. Sequeira, CCIE #15626
> Senior CCIE Instructor
> http://www.InternetworkExpert.com <http://www.internetworkexpert.com/>
>
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>
> Test your Core Knowledge today!
> Q: Which prefix, including prefix length, is used to represent link-local
> addressing in IPv6?
> A: FE80::/10
> More Info:
> http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/ipv6/configuration/guide/ip6-addrg_bsc_con.html#wp1038809
>
>
> On Apr 23, 2009, at 1:21 AM, Anbu wrote:
>
> Thanks Anthony , Hope theory-based Questions will be released soon.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Anbu
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 11:15 PM, Anthony Sequeira <
>> asequeira_at_internetworkexpert.com> wrote:
>>
>> We are now writing more theory-based questions for help with this Core
>>> Knowledge stuff.
>>>
>>> We might still grade for a two to three word response, but the questions
>>> focus on an area one should study. Also, our new More Information link
>>> feature leads the student to a Cisco white paper, or other such document
>>> that provides complete coverage of the issue or topic raised by the
>>> question.
>>>
>>> Warmest Regards,
>>>
>>> Anthony J. Sequeira, CCIE #15626, CCSI #23251
>>> Senior CCIE Instructor
>>>
>>> asequeira_at_internetworkexpert.com
>>>
>>> Internetwork Expert, Inc.
>>> http://www.InternetworkExpert.com <http://www.internetworkexpert.com/>
>>> Toll Free: 877-224-8987
>>> Outside US: 775-826-4344
>>>
>>> Test You Core Knowledge Today!
>>> Q: If you create a tunnel for multicast traffic and do not enable an IGP
>>> over the tunnel, what command is needed on the router that needs to
>>> receive
>>> the multicast feeds?
>>> A: ip mroute
>>> More Info:
>>>
>>> http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk828/technologies_configuration_example09186a00801a5aa2.shtml
>>>
>>> On Apr 20, 2009, at 4:14 AM, Anbu wrote:
>>>
>>> Congratulationon Ruhann !!!
>>>
>>> I agree your sharing fully as the one who failed the lab because of the
>>> open
>>> ended questions.
>>>
>>> Me too thinking why all the venders are releasing the open ended sample
>>> questions as one word answer when cisco is expecting brief answers for
>>> all
>>> questions.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Anbu
>>>
>>> On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 1:12 PM, 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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