Failed ICND2
Deathgomper
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Yep I was doing well, I knew I had spent too much time on certian questions but I had 2 minutes left and one question to go. The last questin.......A big sim. I had the pleasure of reading the question all the way before the screen blipped. My score 807 where 825 is passing.
A little bummed (more about the $125 than anything) but I am going to study up and take it agian, my overall scores weren't bad the lowest was what the sim pertained to, and of course a task I have performed a million times.
OOOPS!!! I thought I was in the regular ccna forum
A little bummed (more about the $125 than anything) but I am going to study up and take it agian, my overall scores weren't bad the lowest was what the sim pertained to, and of course a task I have performed a million times.
OOOPS!!! I thought I was in the regular ccna forum
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Say it 3 times fast -- Time Management -- Time Management -- Time Management.
I alway guess SIMs are about 50-75 points -- so a little more speed and should have it next time.
I have mine scheduled for tomorrow at noon
I am curious what you used to study, as you were not too far off from a passing score. Also very curious if you used the boson practice test and where your scores were at before taking the exam?
Good luck next time, you should definitely nail it next time!
Husband & Fatherhood Caitlin Grace born 8-26-2010
Future Certs:
Q1-2011 - INCD2, Microsoft or Linux (decisions, decisions...)
I use ICND2 self study by Steve McQuerry, Cisco Press and CCNA Self Study Guide by Richard Deal. I also used CiscoKits CCNA lab book for some lab ideas along with a CCNA manual I got from A post by Black Ninja a few weeks to a month ago. I have a boson practice test but I didn't use it because I did so well when I took some others. I use them sparingly because I don't believe in taking the same practice test twice.
Good Luck!! I hope you do well, like Mikej412 said "Time Management."
Husband & Fatherhood Caitlin Grace born 8-26-2010
Future Certs:
Q1-2011 - INCD2, Microsoft or Linux (decisions, decisions...)
I really think Sims are very costly - Around 100 points !
That's around when I will take it too. I hope you the best.
whatever that sim was that caused you problems, you might wanna do it a few more times
maybe time pressure yourself
till you can do it from muscle memory, that's exactly why in the NetAcad classes in colleges, they drill into you that you MUST do those Packet Tracers!!!! The repetition is good for you.
If you ever find yourself going to pieces in the middle of the exam, just close your eyes for a minute, breath deeply, and then resume, it will probably help you a lot more than you think.
When you go into the exam, you should have the attitude of either you know it or you don't, there's nothing in between, that's exactly why the exam is either a pass or a fail.
Also, when you sit for it, before you begin, just picture the certificate with your name on it, that'll probably be like giving yourself a steroid shot full of confidence.
What I do for other exams is give it my best quick guess, mark it for review, then come back to it if there is time.
CCNA 99.9999999999999999999999999999999% Ready
There are /31 types of people in this world, those who understand subnetting, and those who don't
The SIMLETs may give you an "Are you sure" warning -- so make sure you answered all parts of the SIMLET before hitting Yes.
Yikes, there goes my plan.
CCNA 99.9999999999999999999999999999999% Ready
There are /31 types of people in this world, those who understand subnetting, and those who don't
Truth is "you either know it or don't." practice tests are for inspiration not for actually passing. My three rules are and will always be:
1. Don't take a practice test until you think you're ready for the real exam
2. You can only take the practice test once.
3. Don't attempt the real exam unless you pass a 90% or better on practice exam.
My opinion only!!
That was definitely my experience as well. When I take the practice tests I like to focus on not only the right answer, but the wrong ones as well. Before I sat for my exam I went through all of the questions and made sure I could explain why every wrong answer was wrong. I think that is just as important as knowing why the correct one is correct.
That means only one thing: I'm CCNA at last
Congrats! I aspire to reach your level. I am merely a level 315 Horseman while you are a level 720 Knight. Keep up the good work!
You working towards any other certifications?
I'll try to get the CCNA Voice in a few weeks. I've been giving it a good shot at the same time I was doing the ICND2. I have the ip phones configured and alive already. Just need a more solid knowledge of all the ins and outs before I plunge in. Then I'll land my train on the CCNP track.
-Mayor Cory Booker
Congats!!! And good luck moving forward.
Some materials I used CBT Nuggets, ICND1 & 2 Cisco Press Books, CCNA Exam Cram Book. Free Router Simulator and labs as well. I studied pretty much every night for this exam.
Since you're a CCNA now, you can call them Practice Runs (if anyone ever asks)
Didnt help the test center was a hole with loud road construction just outside the window.
Ah well, back to it next week!