ICND2 Failed

davenull

I got 815, missed it by 10 points. I'd definitely pass if I had a bit more time. By the end of it I had 10 questions left with only 8 minutes to go, so I ended up picking answers for at least 3 questions randomly. So yeah, speed is crucial.

The scores:
LAN Switching Technologies 82%
IP Routing Technologies 79%
IP Services 33%
Troubleshooting 65%
WAN Technologies 88%

IP Services is only 6% of all topics. I guess I had 3 questions on it and got 2 of them wrong.
Troubleshooting was what dragged me down.

I think I need to get some practice tests. I only did the ones in the Odom's book. I believe I have enough knowledge, I just need to improve my speed.

Should I also get Lammle's CCNA book considering I already have his CCENT book? I've been using:

Odom's book
CBT Nuggets
CCNA Portable Command Guide by Scott Empson
Select chapters from Network Warrior

--chris--

Damn so close!!!

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Jon_Cisco

Honestly you were so close I would not stress to much about additional material.

Now you have experienced it you know what to expect. It's never a bad idea to have more resources so I would not discourage you from picking up another book. You can probably just lab it up and reinforce a few of your weak spots. I felt stressed for time when I took it. Had 2 minutes to spare when I finished so I know how that feels.

Either way good luck!
Jon

xnx

The labs are weighted heavily, i'd focus on EIGRP and you're bound to pass next time.

Ryuksapple84

I failed the first time as well by 803. Took it the second time 2 weeks later and passed. I would go over Layer 3 all over again. Get those labs right and you should pass.

Good Luck

Pupil

ICND1 and ICND2 have different passing scores?

davenull

the passing score varies according to their website, but believe me, ICND2 is on a whole new level compared to ICND1. I took ICND1 and passed very comfortably with plenty of time to spare, while double and triple checking every answer.

With ICND2 they just kept throwing diagrams after diagrams, just reading the questions and figuring out what's going on those diagrams takes a lot of time. That's something I need to work on.

The sims are very clunky too, many commands even most basic ones were not available. Even simple things like mouse wheel not working was annoying, had to drag that slider like it's 1995 again.

Doyen

You were fairly close. I think you could review some material on IP services and use this practice exam, however, remember that IP services are only 6% of the topic material. The SIMs are quite time consuming and brutal. Time management is the key. Troubleshooting skills may be worth going back over (32%) since you seem comfortable with routing & switching. I doubt you would really need to review books or get any newer ones. I would advise watching some videos as a good refresher. A different teaching style may give you what you need pass your retake. Best of luck to you.