overlapping info

macdude

If you are studying for a test and you hit some info that previous test covered, do you skip it or do you go ahead read the section?

I personally reread it, just to make sure I understand it the way the test presenting.

dynamik

I skim it. There's always a chance some new information might be introduced, so I don't skip it entirely. However, there's no point in spending a lot of time on material I already know.

astorrs

Same, I skim parts of it and would only really come back to it if I the practice exams (STS or Transcender) kicked my butt.

Silentsoul

I always skim over the sections because sometimes they will go more in depth or even more likely that test will be looking for a different answer, or at least word things a different way.

JDMurray

Part of the reason for my getting certs is to learn the material, so I always re-study overlapping subjects as a way of reinforcing my knowledge. For many IT subjects, I probably won't get the chance to learn them well unless I'm studying for a cert, so I must make the most of the opportunity.

Aldur

I tend to re-read the material, if I skip or skim it then I am afraid that there is one little detail that I'll miss that will cause me to fail a cert.

Plantwiz

Re-read anything that comes up....I treat it like it was the first time I see it. Obviously if it is familiar it won't take as long to get through, but it's a good way for me to refresh the info.