JDMurray wrote: » I wouldn't consider any CISSP assessment exam to be accurate unless it was published by the (ISC)2. Study the domain topics that you understand the least, which are probably the ones you dislike the most.
paul78 wrote: » If I recall correctly from the FAQ, ISC2 doesn't publish the exam question weighting or the number of questions per domain. Was this from a practice test that you took someplace? My only suggestion is that perhaps you should focus on some of the weaker areas such Operations Security and Software Development Security. If you are planning to take another practice test, my other suggestion is to take more time per question if you can. The CISSP questions tend to be structured so that there could be more than one right answer but there is always a "best" answer. Good luck on the exam.
Iristheangel wrote: » I have heard that the CCure tests can be harder than the actual exam. I wouldn't stress too hard about it. Instead, focus on the domains that you were weaker in AND that will be prevalent on the test. For example, pound and pound on governance, BCP, access control, crypto, and security architecture. Don't even bother wasting time with legal or software. Those questions are on the test but they'll be less of them than the other domains. At this point, it's a numbers game so hit the books hard on the domains that are more likely to have more questions on the test. You could easily pass if you know the top 5 domains like the back of your hand.
Iristheangel wrote: » In the worst case scenario, if you don't pass, could you go to a boot camp or talk your employer into paying for it? If you are willing to do so after this attempt, I'll hook you up with my instructors contact information. I found her class EXTREMELY informative and she has a great teaching personality. It'd cost you $2K for the class but it's DEFINITELY worth it in time and money spent
emerald_octane wrote: » In my experience the CCCure engine is great but you shouldn't base your readiness solely on it. People say that you need to get constant 90% on each test thats poppycock. I averaged 60-65% the week before the exam and passed. I will tell you right now there are very few questions on CCCure engine that are modeled after the test. The questions presented are really just facts about the facts, trivia. It is perfect for learning the individual concepts. On test day you will be presented with expertly crafted (read:tricky) questions that ask you to apply the concepts. Ergo if you know enough about each concept to either pick out the correct one or eliminate the wrong ones, you'll be in good shape. Bottom line (again in my experience) : CCCure = Concepts. Test = application of concepts.
TBRAYS wrote: » I agree, I did rush through it.....