Failed 811 with a 725

silver_225

I took the 811 test for the first time earlier this week and failed with a 725. I prepared for the test using only the Wendell Odom ICND book. When I took the test, I had several questions that I was totally unprepared for. On the advice of others on the forum, I went out and purchased Sybex Tood Lammle's 5th edition book. Just briefly skimming through the book, I am impressed with the depth of detail and scenarios the ICND book did not have. As someone else mentioned, I do now realize that I should not have limited myself to a single source for studying. We'll it's back on the horse to give it another go.

lordy

See the positive side: You now know what to expect and you had a chance to identify your weak spots. Once you have worked on them you will go into the second round with a lot for confidence.

Best if luck !

P.S.: The Sybex Guide is indeed a great book. It got me through CCNA.

AceAll

hey silver,

dont worry. You will get in through next time . Did u go through the ICND netsim questions and the questions given in the book thoroughly?

sunny_evander

silver_225 wrote:

I took the 811 test for the first time earlier this week and failed with a 725. I prepared for the test using only the Wendell Odom ICND book. When I took the test, I had several questions that I was totally unprepared for. On the advice of others on the forum, I went out and purchased Sybex Tood Lammle's 5th edition book. Just briefly skimming through the book, I am impressed with the depth of detail and scenarios the ICND book did not have. As someone else mentioned, I do now realize that I should not have limited myself to a single source for studying. We'll it's back on the horse to give it another go.

Webmaster gave me the mantra dont rely on single source and trust me it works!

QUIX0TIC

Well, the most you can say is that it is a lesson learned regarding the "one source" issue. Best of luck next time and just keep the persistance up!

Some people have failed it over 3 times and they still come back to pass! Just dont give up.