Is this a good indication that I'm ready for the exam?

D-boy

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I am also going to study for another week or two with the MS press books and use my Transcender's, do you think this is enough?

Thinking of taking it this weekend or next week, Exam 70-271


D-boy

Ricka182

Probably. If you've been working with XP for a while, the test shouldn't that difficult. I would it's like a cross of 210 and 215, but not as deep, using XP instead of 2000. I used the free e-learning clinic from M$, never really had any practice exams to work with though, but the test is typical of M$. They try to confuse you with the wording, but if you pick out the obvious, you should be all set.

D-boy

Thanks for the advice Ricka182, I have been using XP for about a year or more...

If I fail I can always use the free retake!

Ricka182

Like I mentioed in a previous post, look out for similar questions. I had 6 questions that were very close, even using the same exhibit. Take advatage of the time they give you, I marked anything I wasn't 100% positive about, and went back. I left the test room after 90 minutes or so.

D-boy

Thanks for the tip, do you mean Similar to the test questions in the MS press book?

Booked my exam for:

Sat, 23 Apr 2005
Start Time: 8:00 AM
New Horizons Computer Learning Center, USA 070-271: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System


I may bring it forward to this weekend if I feel ready enough...

D-boy

D-boy

Also I'm trying to find a picture of what the MCDST certificate looks like the charter one & the regular one...... if there's a difference...

D-boy

Ricka182

I meant similar in that, a few questions seemed to be asking almost the same thing. As far as the certificate, I don't have it yet. I did request the welcome kit, but a only a couple days ago. I don't think I made the Charter club, there were over 4000 MCDSTs certified in February. I would think the certificate, either way, is similar to the MCP certificate, just with different words. I'll let you know when I get it.

D-boy

Thanks for your advice! I hope I'm ready this weekend wanna get it over and out the way with......

Jerz

I've got the charter one and believe me... you are not missing anything. The MCP card looks much more official and the MCDST certificate itself looks kind of cheap.

So, I wouldn't concern yourself with it.. it's all hype.

Cheers,

Jerz

D-boy

re-booked my exam for tomorrow, 4/16/2005! I will post and let everyone know how I did.... or didn't do either way!

Ricka182

good luck, you'll get it done!