Re: OEQ Waiver program! No MORE OEQ for Cisco 360 students.

That's why, sooner or later Cisco will have the entire lab exam to be
"testing out of classes" for CCIE360 students, while the rest - hard luck
please take the exam :)

Cheers.

On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 12:31 AM, Jones <shaunjon29_at_gmail.com> wrote:

> Colleges and Universities do the same thing with testing out of classes
> versus taking them. I don't see a problem with this. Cisco is just taking
> 360 to a whole new level. Keep up the good work!
>
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> James Jones
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> Subject: Re: OEQ Waiver program! No MORE OEQ for Cisco 360 students.
>
> I generally prefer to sit idly by on the sidelines and try to glean from
> this
> board the nuggets of information useful to my CCIE studies.B There are
> many
> intelligent and articulate instructors willing to assist those in need of
> technical assistance.B For them I am grateful.
> B
> I am willing to forego the tons of useless email from those using the forum
> as
> a place to vent their frustrations or pound their chests in a glory seeking
> attempt while I look for those nuggets of useful information.B I generally
> dismiss those useless emails as I would the ranting of an adolescent that
> feels unjustly wronged based on their immaturity and lack of life
> experience.
> B
> If Cisco decides that they can assure that the requirements for the core
> knowledge can be met through a specific learning program then so be it.B I
> have not read it as take the 360 program and get a free pass.B As I
> understand it, take the 360 program, prove to the instructor your
> understanding (answer three of four questions correctly, maybe) and you are
> exempted from taking that part of the exam again.
> B
> It may not be a direct comparison but, it has several similarities.B When
> I
> got my motorcycle license, there were a couple of options.B First, was to
> go
> to the DPS office and take the written exam and, then schedule a driving
> test
> that was graded by an officer.B Second, was to take the written at the DPS
> office and, take a three day safety course that consisted of 1.5 days of
> instructions and 1.5 days of riding instruction.B This course was approved
> by
> DPS and one must demonstrate their riding proficiency at the end of the
> class.
> B
> The training course exempted one from taking the driving test again.B Both
> consisted of the same requirements to pass, riding proficiency and a
> written
> exam.B Does the fact that the tests were administered by separate trusted
> entities make one less valuable than the other?
> B
> I am sure that I have offended someone and there will be a rash of
> responses
> telling me how wrong I am.B Perhaps that was my intent.B Maybe, this was
> just my opportunity to dust off my b shit stirring stickb and incite those
> that feel the need to rant about their perceived injustice.B Either way,
> let
> the ranting begin.
> B
> As I have heard it said b Life is not fair.B If it were, we would all be
> living in grass huts with dirt floors, or wondering where our next meal was
> coming from.B Be grateful it isnb tb .
>
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