Boson test with the Odom CCENT book just crushed my dreams

I certainly hope the test isn't that hard. I have been reading Lammle's book and the Odom book. The Sybex practice test and the other test I have are no problem, but the Boson test just brought me back down to reality.

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jamesleecoleman

What was the score they gave you? The Boson tests are way harder than the actual tests. I fail them all the time.

Priston

If your doing it in custom mode, by default they include ICND2 questions

bermovick

I failed (badly) the first time on both the ICND1 and ICND2 when taking the boson practice exams. In part, I think, because I treated them as practice exams - if I didn't know the answer right off the bat, I'd just guess and see what the correct answer was. Who cares if I get the question wrong? Which was the wrong attitude to have if I wanted to see how well I would do if I actually took the time to try coming up with the best answer available on every question (like I'd do on the actual exam). Once I re-took the practice exam a few days later, treating it as if it were a real exam, doing my best on every question to get the right answer, I scored considerably better -- either a pass, or very close to one.

Greenmet29

I thought that the odem boson practice tests were very close to the real thing. I can't speak for anything from sybex, but I scored 820 on the boson practice test from the odem book the night before I took the actual test and scored an 899 on the test.

videguy

I remember the Boson exam being real tough. The actual test was far easier. I perferred it that way, meant I was more than ready when I took the exam.

sthompson86

I just started on the Boson CCENT exam included in the Cisco ICND1 book, and wow that thing is crazy.. Some of the wording to the labs just makes my head spin.. indeed it is harder than my other practice exams.

VAHokie56

Its hard with out a doubt but its an awesome resource keep at it and when your getting 85% or higher you are probably ready. Good luck

Greenmet29

Why strive for mediocrity? If you're going to take the exam, you should KNOW everything that could be on it.

veritas_libertas

Greenmet29 wrote: »

Why strive for mediocrity? If you're going to take the exam, you should KNOW everything that could be on it.

Agreed, and at least it's no MeasureUp!

I actually like how the Boson is setup. The only complaint I have is that the questions do not necessarily fill the whole screen of my laptop. Very odd...

sthompson86

Greenmet29 wrote: »

Why strive for mediocrity? If you're going to take the exam, you should KNOW everything that could be on it.

Not looking for an easy out. The Boson exam is just shocking, for no CCENT book I have read has prepared me for some of those questions. lol

Greenmet29

sthompson86 wrote: »

Not looking for an easy out. The Boson exam is just shocking, for no CCENT book I have read has prepared me for some of those questions. lol

I understand that... take the questions and seek out the answers. Thats the best advice I can give. Good luck!