I flunked the CCNA 640-802

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Yep so I flunked the test today. It's a result of time and the person next to me getting on my nerves because he had problems with his test. So about 30 minutes of it was the employees helping the other test taker fix his problem.
Also, I skipped 3-4 simulation questions due to time.
All and all I'm very upset and do not feel I had any concentration due to the other guy's problems.
Well here are my results.
Describe how a network works 85%
Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications 66%
Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a 62%
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on Cisco devices 36%
Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN 33%
Identify security threats to a network and describe general methos to mitigate those 100%
Implment, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office 28%
Implement and verify WAN links 0%
Also, I skipped 3-4 simulation questions due to time.
All and all I'm very upset and do not feel I had any concentration due to the other guy's problems.
Well here are my results.
Describe how a network works 85%
Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications 66%
Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a 62%
Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing on Cisco devices 36%
Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN 33%
Identify security threats to a network and describe general methos to mitigate those 100%
Implment, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office 28%
Implement and verify WAN links 0%
Comments
If I were you I would call Vue and try to get a free retake due to the interruption.
sorry to hear u missed it....
you need to wait a min of 7 days between tests......
based on your comments and scores it dont sounds like you too far off passing....
time management is a key part of it and the sims id say 2 weeks is good time frame...
did you say anything at the time in test centre about being disturbed ??
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Can somebody be of some guide possible? The only question related to NAT was one question. The same thing as ACL. There was only one question.
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and hit the labs hard..... are using hands on or simulators ??
Things I have done.
1.) Read Sybex 6 Edtion
2.) Watched all the CBT Nuggets
3.) Used the CCNA Visuailizor simulation application.
I have put in A LOT of time into studying and feel I should have been able to pass. I am going to do all the labs in the Sybex book from front to back to ensure that I know all the material.
I would sit and force myself to be super comfortable with EIGRP/OSPF, NAT/ACL, and Frame-Relay/PPP. Just focus on getting these up and running with the CLI. I've been trying to spend lab time on these topics every day as I'm reviewing for the exam this weekend. Two weeks should be plenty if you spend the time everyday in the lab on these topics.
To help with your time management, how did you feel on the subnetting questions? If those are eating up too much time then hit up subnettingquestions.com everyday for a good practice session.
The funny thing is, I have setup all the things you mentioned below more than once.
I think skipping those sims really hurt your score. They are weighted a lot more I believe?
Good luck
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I Agree with paul, you've gotta fight through it! im currently going through the icnd2 for the first time and i can tell straight away that im goiing to need a hell of a lot hands on.
I have to admit i have been in MS exams where there have been distractions and its hard but you've gotta do it. Next time try putting the ear plugs in to block out anyone else in the room. Also the guy at the test centre should only have water in there and nothing else.
You have to be honest with yourself As you've said you've skipped alot of sims you should of at least had a go. Either way, regardless of distractions, you should of known it well enough to attempt them. i actually find the hands on part the strongest part of my game! i think its down to the fact thats what i enjoy most. Remember practice, practice, practice...and more practice!
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When I sat the CCNP ISCW exam the guy next to me was so flustered from his exam that he literally took out a pair of nail clippers and started going to town. It was mildly distracting when he started clipping his nails but after a few seconds I realized he was just nervous and under-prepared and let it go. I wound up getting a perfect score on the exam because I went in to it ready to take it. When you're in college and you're in a class of 300+ students there's no way to tune out the sound of hundreds of bluebooks being filled in, pages turning, people showing up late, etc. No testing environment is ever perfect.
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I seem to do well out the Theory portion of the test....
Hopefully the next go and I will pass. I've booked it a Monday from this Monday. I'm on vacation all this week so I'm bring my laptop so that each morning I can go over all the labs in the Sybex book and the labs that come with the simulator.
Any other suggestions?
brush off the problems wit you had and focus on the next exam!!!!!!
you came this far, jst finish wat you started!!!!! and do yoself proud!!!
anythin you worked hard for is worth it!!! and enjoy it!
Try to enjoy your vacation....
I also made plenty of flashcards.
for example, one side may say "What is the command to establish an ospf processs?" with "router ospf [process ID] on the other side
Usually the hardest part of the CCNA isn't the knowledge, but getting used to the commands.
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I find that the CBT nuggets videos are best used as a secondary or tertiary sources. Odom's book should be at the top of your list.