Passed Gwgk
Crunchyhippo
Member Posts: 389
Finally passed the Gwgk test after two attempts. Did quite well second try. 
I did have one question about the test this time around. In the past Cisco exams I've taken, I knew that I had to wait a week before I could retake an exam if I didn't pass it. When I took the test today, I noticed at the last post-test exam screen that it said (as well as on my score sheet):
"Cisco policy requires that you wait a minimum of 180 days before retaking an exam (with an identical exam number)."
I don't remember seeing this before. I took this exact exam about 2-3 weeks ago, which I failed. Does this mean that I should have waited until July to retake it and this test is invalidated or something? If this information is correct, could Cisco possibly do anything better to *discourage* people from pursuing certification by insisting on waiting such absurd periods of time before being able to retake a test?
I did have one question about the test this time around. In the past Cisco exams I've taken, I knew that I had to wait a week before I could retake an exam if I didn't pass it. When I took the test today, I noticed at the last post-test exam screen that it said (as well as on my score sheet):
"Cisco policy requires that you wait a minimum of 180 days before retaking an exam (with an identical exam number)."
I don't remember seeing this before. I took this exact exam about 2-3 weeks ago, which I failed. Does this mean that I should have waited until July to retake it and this test is invalidated or something? If this information is correct, could Cisco possibly do anything better to *discourage* people from pursuing certification by insisting on waiting such absurd periods of time before being able to retake a test?
"Computers in the future may weigh no more than 1.5 tons." - Popular Mechanics, 1949
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shednik
Member Posts: 2,005
Crunchyhippo wrote: »Finally passed the Gwgk test after two attempts. Did quite well second try.
I did have one question about the test this time around. In the past Cisco exams I've taken, I knew that I had to wait a week before I could retake an exam if I didn't pass it. When I took the test today, I noticed at the last post-test exam screen that it said (as well as on my score sheet):
"Cisco policy requires that you wait a minimum of 180 days before retaking an exam (with an identical exam number)."
I don't remember seeing this before. I took this exact exam about 2-3 weeks ago, which I failed. Does this mean that I should have waited until July to retake it and this test is invalidated or something? If this information is correct, could Cisco possibly do anything better to *discourage* people from pursuing certification by insisting on waiting such absurd periods of time before being able to retake a test?
Pretty sure thats only if you passed the exam that theres a waiting period of that length crunchy...now be happy for once you passed
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mikej412
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Congratulations!Crunchyhippo wrote: »passed the Gwgk test
Does this mean you're going to try and finish the CCVP rather than switch to the CCIP (or CCNP)?
That's what you want to see on your score reports.Crunchyhippo wrote: »"Cisco policy requires that you wait a minimum of 180 days before retaking an exam (with an identical exam number)."
When you PASS you have to wait those 180 days. It's when you fail that you have to only wait 5 days. :mike: Cisco Certifications -- Collect the Entire Set! -
Crunchyhippo
Member Posts: 389
Congratulations!
Does this mean you're going to try and finish the CCVP rather than switch to the CCIP (or CCNP)?
That's what you want to see on your score reports. When you PASS you have to wait those 180 days. It's when you fail that you have to only wait 5 days.
Whew!
I was hoping my pass wasn't for naught.
Yes, I'm going to go ahead and do the CCVP. There's no guarantee that getting a CCIP here will make me a nickel more than I'm making now, nor will it guarantee me employee status instead of a mere contractor (moreover, the company has a hiring freeze on anyways).
It sux that there's no voice equipment to practice on here, but at least I'm getting some real NOC experience in. It's filling in the lack-of-experience void so prominent on my resume.
Only three more tests to go - not counting that niggling CCNA-Voice test to mop up with at the end.
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networker050184
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Congrats!
I'm glad to see things are looking better on the experience front for you also An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made. -
NOCup
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Congratulation!! Could you tell me which book did you used? I am studying for GWGK now. I am using the quick reference sheets and Cisco Voice Gateways and Gatekeepers by Donohue, Mallory and Salhoff published in August 2006, ISBN 1-58705-258-X. -
Crunchyhippo
Member Posts: 389
Congratulation!! Could you tell me which book did you used? I am studying for GWGK now. I am using the quick reference sheets and Cisco Voice Gateways and Gatekeepers by Donohue, Mallory and Salhoff published in August 2006, ISBN 1-58705-258-X.
I used everything you're using, and I also used the Knowledgenet videos, which were very helpful."Computers in the future may weigh no more than 1.5 tons." - Popular Mechanics, 1949
