Re: My Lab Attempt R&S v4.0

Hi Raman.

For our Version 4 Mock Labs - we are now all electronic, on-screen.

On Dec 22, 2009, at 11:42 AM, Ramanpreet Singh wrote:

> Anthony,
>
> Does INE or any other vendor has mock labs built similar to actual Lab
> screen environment?
>
> Just curious as it will be a good way to practice.
>
> Thanks,
> Raman
>
> On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 10:22 AM, Anthony Sequeira <asequeira_at_ine.com> wrote:
>> Go get it on that next attempt! Obviously, you will!
>>
>> Thanks so much for taking the time to share this valuable feedback.
>>
>> On Dec 22, 2009, at 11:11 AM, Bryan Stair wrote:
>>
>>> To All,
>>>
>>> I just attempted the latest version of the R&S lab in RTP. I had been
>>> reading the threads on people's assumptions about the exam, so I'd like to
>>> chime in. First off the OEQ on both my attempts V3.0 & 4.0 were gimme
>>> points. If you passed any other certification or studied like I have the
>>> questions were a breeze. I suspect I answered them all corectly just like
>>> last time. The troubleshooting I did well on. One caveat is the first
>>> question Cisco is trying to scare you into believing you know nothing about
>>> networking. I spent my career troubleshooting all the complex problems on
>>> everybody's network so this was actually something I felt at home with. The
>>> diagram is intimidating but again if you put your time into the lab you
>>> should have no problems. Plus while studying for this attempt after working
>>> all day and night (yes some of us have families to feed) I've made careless
>>> mistakes on my home lab and spent lots of time figuring out the problems
>>> (just look at one my last threads and you'll see what I mean). I believe
>>> that good engineers are made up of a couple of things and troubleshooting
>>> must be one of them. If you can document and design as well as explain
>>> things in layman's terms then in my eyes you can walk on water.
>>>
>>> Now for the not so good part. I've attempted the lab several times in
>>> different countries and this one was a little different. I think the
>>> questions were actually simpler than any labs I have taken, however the you
>>> better have a system down on how to keep a track of the way they set things
>>> up. For instance no more lab book, all on one screen. Difficult!!! if you
>>> think your going to redraw the lab and have time for each section Good Luck
>>> (remember your less two hours for the same number of tasks). Cisco has a way
>>> of throwing some tricks into the mix that if your not ready will stop you.
>>> They got me again, if I didn't blackhole twice I would have completed
>>> everything. DON'T BLACK HOLE JUST MOVE ON!!! If you master the screen
>>> layouts and how to navigate all the topology diagrams plus the questions
>>> your home free, since they are not throwing too many complex problems at
>>> you. The trick here is to practice redrawing, and keeping a track of the
>>> screens, plus any check lists. They had several questions on things that I
>>> practiced at home, but most people would not think is on the lab. I don't
>>> want to break the NDA so I can't say, but most people over look that one.
>>>
>>> I am optimistic I already getting ready for the next attempt, since I always
>>> believed I can pass. This format is DO-ABLE. YES YOU CAN PASS, just like the
>>> gentlemen the other day. My road ahead is just organizing my strategy, and
>>> brushing up on a few things. I'll keep trying until I succeed. I can't
>>> accept not trying "Michael Jordan".
>>>
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>>>
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