Re: Sob Story

MPLS had not been on the R&S before, so it hasn't gone on/off.

Talk to CertSupport though, as I've heard of others having the extension
on their written exams granted due to the lack of dates. Unfortunately
(based on your reponse thus far) that means you'll get to have fun with
the potential of MPLS in your lab exam. :)

But it's all part of the entertainment value of the CCIE lab!

*Scott Morris*, CCIE/x4/ (R&S/ISP-Dial/Security/Service Provider) #4713,

JNCIE-M #153, JNCIS-ER, CISSP, et al.

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Shaibal Mitra wrote:
> Well I have to restart the process as I have no Lab dates before Sep
> 18th and consequently my written score is going to become invalid.As
> far as exploring other avenues is concerned I mentioned my problems in
> the Exam feedback section both times but did not see any perceivable
> change.The soundproof cubicles is the only option and cannot interfere
> with security anyway as they do a thorough frisking before the Lab
> anyway.Claustrophobia....No comments!!!I guess I will wait till they
> take MPLS off the written and Lab which I believe they have done before.
>
> > Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:17:51 -0400
> > From: smorris_at_ine.com
> > To: shaibal_mitra_at_hotmail.com
> > CC: ccielab_at_groupstudy.com
> > Subject: Re: Sob Story
> >
> > Shouldn't one try to fix things through established channels prior to
> > thinking of litigation?
> >
> > File a cert support case. I do agree that they shouldn't be talking on
> > the phone the whole time as that's very distracting.
> >
> > However, it's been a policy for MANY years about the 18 months for first
> > attempt and 12 months between attempts for a total of three years on the
> > written. This is nothing new. So if you hadn't known about that, it
> > isn't Cisco's fault.
> >
> > While the soundproof cubes may be a nice idea, it's not entirely
> > feasible to be completely soundproof without losing some
> > security/control. And what happens if the candidate is claustrophobic?
> >
> > When's the next attempt?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > *Scott Morris*, CCIE/x4/ (R&S/ISP-Dial/Security/Service Provider) #4713,
> >
> > JNCIE-M #153, JNCIS-ER, CISSP, et al.
> >
> > JNCI-M, JNCI-ER
> >
> > evil_at_ine.com
> >
> >
> > Internetwork Expert, Inc.
> >
> > http://www.InternetworkExpert.com
> >
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> >
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> >
> >
> > Knowledge is power.
> >
> > Power corrupts.
> >
> > Study hard and be Eeeeviiiil......
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Shaibal Mitra wrote:
> > > Thought I should share my sob story with fellow sufferers.I passed
> the CCIE
> > > written in Mar 2007 and then took my first Lab attempt at Sao
> Paulo.All
> > > through the first attempt the proctor kept on talking over the
> telephone and I
> > > was not able to focus.Cisco charges an obscene amount for the Lab
> isnt it
> > > logical they should provide a Test environment which is quiet and
> necessary
> > > for a 8 hour battle.Perhaps we should file a PIL so that the
> company wakes up
> > > and realises they are not fulfilling their obligations by not
> providing the
> > > required Lab environment.My experience in my subsequent two
> attempts were
> > > hardly any different.Ideally there should be sound-proofed
> cubicles for each
> > > test-taker and take my word for it ear-plugs and ear-muffs DO NOT
> work.What I
> > > found from my subsequent desperate research is even if you use
> ear-plugs/muffs
> > > speech gets conducted through the head bones and of course they
> will not allow
> > > you to play music to drown out the speech.
> > >
> > > Also when I took the written test there was no rule stating that
> one had to
> > > take the Lab at least once a year or the written exam would become
> > > invalid.Again perhaps a PIL...
> > >
> > > Very frankly if the correct exam environment is provided and the
> company didnt
> > > keep on playing with the exam format/contents etc. there would be
> many more
> > > CCIEs.Which is obviously why they resort to these nasty
> methods.What is the
> > > logic of introducing MPLS VPNs when the topic is already covered
> in the
> > > Service Provider track?
> > >
> > > PIL anyone...?
> > >
> > > Just in case my language is as convoluted as that of Cisco by PIL
> I mean
> > > Public Interest Litigation.
> > >
> > >
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