Failed on first attempt
steeef
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in CCNA & CCENT
Just took the 640-801 for the first time today, failed with 762.
I think my main problem was relying on a single source as a study guide. I signed up with TestOut. The study material was pretty good, but the practice exams didn't cover all the material. Some subjects weren't mentioned at all (subnet-zero, for instance) or their importance on the test was downplayed.
Fortunately, the program includes a refund if you fail your test. So all I really wasted was the time to travel to the testing center and take the test.
So, I think I'm going to purchase the 5th edition of Sybex's study guide. Seems like a lot of people recommended its use on here. Is there anything else I should consider while studying to take the test again?
I think my main problem was relying on a single source as a study guide. I signed up with TestOut. The study material was pretty good, but the practice exams didn't cover all the material. Some subjects weren't mentioned at all (subnet-zero, for instance) or their importance on the test was downplayed.
Fortunately, the program includes a refund if you fail your test. So all I really wasted was the time to travel to the testing center and take the test.
So, I think I'm going to purchase the 5th edition of Sybex's study guide. Seems like a lot of people recommended its use on here. Is there anything else I should consider while studying to take the test again?
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johnnynodough
Member Posts: 634
make sure you get a good simulator or get your hands on some gear.Go Hawks - 7 and 2
2 games againts San Fran coming up, oh yeah baby, why even play? just put then in the win category and call it good
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steeef
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Actually, the simulator was probably the part of TestOut's package I have the least complaints about. There were a few commands I wanted to try out that didn't work, but for the most part I think their simulator was pretty full featured and accurate.