Passed the ICND2 200-101 Today! 9-2-16
shaun5263
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I took and passed the ICND2 200-101 with a score of 920. I will say that while I didn't find the exam to be easy, it wasn't as difficult as I'd thought it'd be. There were definitely more than a few questions that I had to read a few times to get a full understanding of what was being asked. I took my time and evaluated each answer and eliminated those that which I felt were incorrect before moving forward.
At about question 20 of my test, it crashed and threw an error on the screen. I thought I was going to have to start over, but the exam coordinator moved me to a new machine and was able to pick up where I left off!
I finished in about an hour, leaving about 15 minutes to go. Here's how I prepared:
-Watched the ICND2 200-101 CBT Nugget series
-Read the Lammle Sybex book
-Labbed with GNS3 for the FHRP and Frame Relay stuff
-Used the Transcender practice tests - These seemed a little too easy
-Used the Boson ExSim max practice tests. These were an excellent gauge of readiness for the real exam. I feel like they were harder than the real exam.
-Labbed with Packet Tracer for everything else. Found the labs posted in this previous post to be extremely beneficial: http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccna-ccent/122057-icnd-2-200-101-pass-920-1000-study-methods-worked-me.html
-Watched the CBT Nugget Series on the ICND2. Anthony and Keith give a lot of good example questions in this series. The one on Spanning tree sent me back to the books to solidify my knowledge.
-Took notes along the way with onenote.com
Anyway, time for a bit of a break, then off to CCNP. Good luck to those trying to finish before the deadline later this month like me!
At about question 20 of my test, it crashed and threw an error on the screen. I thought I was going to have to start over, but the exam coordinator moved me to a new machine and was able to pick up where I left off!
I finished in about an hour, leaving about 15 minutes to go. Here's how I prepared:
-Watched the ICND2 200-101 CBT Nugget series
-Read the Lammle Sybex book
-Labbed with GNS3 for the FHRP and Frame Relay stuff
-Used the Transcender practice tests - These seemed a little too easy
-Used the Boson ExSim max practice tests. These were an excellent gauge of readiness for the real exam. I feel like they were harder than the real exam.
-Labbed with Packet Tracer for everything else. Found the labs posted in this previous post to be extremely beneficial: http://www.techexams.net/forums/ccna-ccent/122057-icnd-2-200-101-pass-920-1000-study-methods-worked-me.html
-Watched the CBT Nugget Series on the ICND2. Anthony and Keith give a lot of good example questions in this series. The one on Spanning tree sent me back to the books to solidify my knowledge.
-Took notes along the way with onenote.com
Anyway, time for a bit of a break, then off to CCNP. Good luck to those trying to finish before the deadline later this month like me!
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rob42
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Thanks for the write-up; it's a help to know how peeps prep for the exam. I'm someway off yet, as I only started my studies about 8 weeks ago.
Congratulations and all the best for the CCNP.No longer an active member -
shaun5263
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Thanks for the write-up; it's a help to know how peeps prep for the exam. I'm someway off yet, as I only started my studies about 8 weeks ago.
Congratulations and all the best for the CCNP.
No prob, I have definitely benefited from reading similar write ups from others and like paying it forward! That's pretty close to how long ago I started prepping for the ICND2. It can be done! Good luck with your studies. -
danny069
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Good job Shaun, congrats! And good luck on your CCNP!I am a Jack of all trades, Master of None -
Chev Chellios
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Congrats on the pass man, and thanks for sharing your prep material, very useful!
