EDIT: The more I read about 680 the more I think this is a bad idea haha!
I hope this isn't in the wrong place - I'm wondering about the feasibility of me preparing for a Windows 7 exam in a month (or any of the
other ones available to me if all else fails).
I'm sure I haven't been the first person to come here and post this, and I won't be the last. I can choose from a large list of academic Microsoft exams to sit for free - and I only found out about it today! I can get a free code and take the exam by June 30, 2011, which gives me a little over a month to revise and prepare. I only wish I'd found out at the start of this academic year through my university, rather than by accidentally clicking something.
I was considering doing a Windows 7 exam as this seems to be the most relevant, and given my skill level, the most feasible? (EDIT: This is looking less and less likely as I read more and more about exam content :P) I am by no means "advanced", or perhaps don't even meet the requirements for "intermediate", but I'd like to say that in one month's time this will no longer be the case and I can look back upon this and laugh!
If I have a known syllabus, up-to-date practice questions, and enough resources, do you think I could feasibly prepare myself for the 680 or 681 exam in time for June 30th? Or if those ones are unreachable, what other one would you recommend? I'm starting to look at supporting/troubleshooting ones which aren't strictly Windows 7 related.
I have tried to look for example questions already to see what the exam would entail, but websites seem to be charging £20+ per question set, and being a student with rent and insurance to pay, this is something I simply can't afford. If it is legal to access such questions for free, and the same questions appear on the exam, I could prepare myself.
So what I'm asking is if a Windows 7 exam is the right path to take, given my time frame and skill level? I'm not looking for an "easy" way out (okay, maybe I am!), but I'd like to utilise this opportunity while it still exists.
Keep in mind, I'm no expert, but with dedication, I could get there. I apologise if I seem ignorant to those who have sat many of these exams and are now pro - I'd like to be in your position haha

Thanks!