RE: Pearson Lab Review

I agree James. It was a test run, that had some issues. I do think it's
the way of the future. One day we'll see it for all tracks, not just
R&S.

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-----Original Message-----
From: nobody_at_groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody_at_groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
Poplawski, James
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 9:50 AM
To: 'Joe Astorino'; Anthony Sequeira; Charles.Henson_at_regions.com
Cc: Steve Rossen; CCIE Groupstudy; nobody_at_groupstudy.com
Subject: RE: Pearson Lab Review

I would think exactly the opposite actually. You have an opportunity to
take the exam (beta), help the CCIE program and get a chance at getting
your digits for free (Granted you bomb and technical difficulties gets
you another voucher). Somebody has to work the bugs out, right? A
drive to Chicago is a lot less costly than a flight to SJ or RTP.

Cheers!
JB

-----Original Message-----
From: nobody_at_groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody_at_groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
Joe Astorino
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 11:39 AM
To: Anthony Sequeira; Charles.Henson_at_regions.com
Cc: Steve Rossen; CCIE Groupstudy; nobody_at_groupstudy.com
Subject: Re: Pearson Lab Review

Anthony,

Here at IPX we have received the same exact feedback -- utter and
complete disaster. Also, our students were refunded and given a voucher
for a retake. It was quite discouraging to me as well to see Cisco treat
candidates like rats...oh well : )

My advice is to stay away from these sorts of "experiments" in the
future until bugs are worked out

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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-----Original Message-----
From: Anthony Sequeira <asequeira_at_ine.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:51:35
To: <Charles.Henson_at_regions.com>
Cc: Steve Rossen<steve.rossen_at_gmail.com>; Cisco
certification<ccielab_at_groupstudy.com>; <nobody_at_groupstudy.com>
Subject: Re: Pearson Lab Review

Unfortunately, I had one of my students attempt a Pearson center for
their exam about two weeks ago now.

It was a disaster. Not "little bumps" as someone pointed out here. It
was a pure disaster.

There was no access to any of the promised tools; DOC-CD, notepad,
calculator, but the worst part was the fact that the four switches were
not accessible. There was a flaw in the Graphical User Interface for
their access.

While it was a shame to see Cisco beta test this on live candidates, it
was nice to see them refund his money, extend his written expiration,
and provide him with a free voucher for a retake. Perhaps the most
stressful thing about it for him during the entire experience, was
hearing the resident non-CCIE proctor repeat over and over again "it is
by design" whenever he pointed out these fatal flaws. :-( The fact that
he did not completely lose his cool is a testament to his strong
psychology for passing.

Warmest Regards,

Anthony J. Sequeira, CCIE #15626
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On Apr 19, 2010, at 10:16 AM, Charles.Henson_at_regions.com wrote:

> Steve,
> Did you ever respond with an update? Some of us are very curious
> about your case you opened and getting your full (NON NDA VIOLATING)
> feedback. What's the rest of the story? Something good I hope. Silver
> lining maybe?
>
> Charles Henson
>
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Steve Rossen <steve.rossen_at_gmail.com>
>
> To: Cisco certification <ccielab_at_groupstudy.com>
>
> Date: 04/08/2010 05:17 PM
>
> Subject: Pearson Lab Review
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Its horrible. I expect everyone at my center to get a free retake, not
> sure about others. One guy left half way through because of so many
> issues. Be glad you did not sign up for it. I am going to hold back
> until I hear back about the case I opened. The test engine was slow
> and kept crashing. I had a 20" monitor but a resolution that looked
> 1024x768 (stretched because it was wide screen) so you could not view
> what you wanted to. Also tools/resources you are used to accessing you
> did not have access to. (That one is HUGE!!!!) I want to say more but
> not sure whats covered but the NDA. I already have opened a case, will
> update you after I hear more.
>
>
> The good:
>
> Security, that place is security, its nothing like VUE. Its also far
> more secure then RTP. They even looked in my pockets. You could not
> leave for lunch during the config section as it looked at first.
>
> OEQ's are a non-issue. I don't want to say more here then if your
> prepared don't worry it. I mean it, if your ready your going to be
> 100% fine. No reason to get a waiver now. The promo to 360 students is
> now worthless.
>
>
> Did I pass? No result yet but I was very very close so I might get a
> number soon. If I had access to all the promised tools I still would
> have passed even with all those issues.
>
>
> Blogs and organic groups at http://www.ccie.net
>
>
Received on Mon Apr 19 2010 - 10:09:06 ART