BSCI Exam Scheduled
Just to let everyone know I have my BSCI exam scheduled for 9/15/08. I have about a week left to work some labs and do some final reviewing. I'm feeling really good about this one. A positive attitude will help get me that passing score. 
Quick question for all of you who have completed the BSCI, how hard should I review the Network Design sections of the study guide and cert. guide? It is listed no where on the blue prints for the exam. I appreciate any responses.
Quick question for all of you who have completed the BSCI, how hard should I review the Network Design sections of the study guide and cert. guide? It is listed no where on the blue prints for the exam. I appreciate any responses.
BS - Information Technology; AAS - Electro-Mechanical Engineering
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Mrock4
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Good luck on the BSCI. I sit mine on October 1st. I'm not prepared at all, but my voucher is going to expire on the 2nd of October, so I'm going to do my best.
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scheistermeister
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btowntech wrote:Quick question for all of you who have completed the BSCI, how hard should I review the Network Design sections of the study guide and cert. guide? It is listed no where on the blue prints for the exam. I appreciate any responses.
It is not listed so I wouldn't worry about it
Good Luck!Give a man fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. -
btowntech
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You can go see what the test is like and do the free second chance as long as you get it in before Oct. 15. Always something to keep in the back of the mind.
I actually started studying in Feb. when I found out that I got a new job as a network engineer for a military contractor. Moving, settling in, and getting use to the job took a little while but I knuckled down back in June. Been pushing hard the last few weeks. Had to figure out a good study plan for the BSCI. If I can offer anyone any advice, buy a whiteboard. It comes in very handy!BS - Information Technology; AAS - Electro-Mechanical Engineering -
Mrock4
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btowntech wrote:You can go see what the test is like and do the free second chance as long as you get it in before Oct. 15. Always something to keep in the back of the mind.
I actually started studying in Feb. when I found out that I got a new job as a network engineer for a military contractor. Moving, settling in, and getting use to the job took a little while but I knuckled down back in June. Been pushing hard the last few weeks. Had to figure out a good study plan for the BSCI. If I can offer anyone any advice, buy a whiteboard. It comes in very handy!
Free second chance? I haven't heard of this. If this is something legit, I may have to reschedule (after the 1st..assuming it doesn't go well) for something like Oct 14th.
I've already got my eye on a large whiteboard. I'm a nut about drawing diagrams...
From the guys I know who have taken the BSCI, they've all said Multicasting, BGP, and IPv6 were hit pretty hard. I'm focusing a lot on those subjects, because those are also the ones I don't work with very often. -
scheistermeister
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Mrock4 wrote:Free second chance? I haven't heard of this. If this is something legit, I may have to reschedule (after the 1st..assuming it doesn't go well) for something like Oct 14th.
I've already got my eye on a large whiteboard. I'm a nut about drawing diagrams...
From the guys I know who have taken the BSCI, they've all said Multicasting, BGP, and IPv6 were hit pretty hard. I'm focusing a lot on those subjects, because those are also the ones I don't work with very often.
It is legit, used it myself.
http://www.pearsonvue.com/cisco/secondchance/Give a man fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. -
_maurice
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good luck. Ive got mine scheduled for sept 13. It will be my 3rd time at it.
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Mrock4
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Sweet. I have been seeing a new girl lately..and as a result..my BSCI studies are hurting. Thank you cisco for second chance..
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btowntech
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You got time to date BS - Information Technology; AAS - Electro-Mechanical Engineering
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mikej412
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Good Luck!
If it's not in the exam blue print topics, don't spend much time on it. Cisco's new/updated network design paradigm is covered in several of the "new" Cisco Press books. While its something you should eventually know, don't spend a lot of time on it until you find an exam that actually tests you on the topic(s).:mike: Cisco Certifications -- Collect the Entire Set! -
Lizano
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scheistermeister wrote:
Funny, I knew it as Comeback, it's exactly the same offer, just with a different name...
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Qdot
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Good Luck!!It's simple, either death or develop your mental's....
CCNA: conquered
CCNP BSCI: conquered
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ITdude
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Good luck, knock em dead! I usually hang out on 224.0.0.10 (FF02::A) and 224.0.0.5 (FF02::5) when I'm in a non-proprietary mood.
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scheistermeister
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Lizano wrote:scheistermeister wrote:
Funny, I knew it as Comeback, it's exactly the same offer, just with a different name...
http://www.pearsonvue.com/cisco/comeback
Yup, I have tried both and know they both work Give a man fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. -
jamesp1983
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good luck man!!"Check both the destination and return path when a route fails." "Switches create a network. Routers connect networks." -
btowntech
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First off, thanks to everyone for the support.
As much as I hate to say this, I failed the BSCI with a 700. I thought I was good to go but man was this a hard test. I actually ran out of time with 7 questions to go. Have to work some practice test to get my time management skills back. From the looks of things I need to get some more router time in and just review the theory to keep it in my head.
Looks like I'll be using the Second Chance offer which I'm very thankful for! I'll probably look at taking it again in 3 weeks.BS - Information Technology; AAS - Electro-Mechanical Engineering -
networker050184
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Sorry to hear that man. Don't let it get you down!
Good luck on the free second chance!An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made. -
dynamik
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Remember, that offer expires on 10/15. You're fine at three weeks, but don't wait too long.
http://www.vue.com/cisco/secondchance/
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karanc
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i have schedule mine on 20th september..........doing troubleshooting labs .....its very hard to pick the heavy book again next exam -> ICSW (CCNP 50% done)
