First off, I don't post here much but I have been a long time lurker. Always useful to read the forums to see what questions other people come up with - sometimes stuff you wouldn't think of.
I've been studying ROUTE for absolute ages. It's been an on-off affair due to a lot of personal issues. Thankfully I've had some stability over the last couple of months which gave me the chance to get down and get on with this.
Two days ago I felt I was ready and booked the exam for today (Wed). The test centre I normally use closed down and the closest now means going into London (I live about 30 miles south of London). I prefer not to drive in London so the journey involved a drive to the local train station, a train to London, then getting a tram to the testing site, followed by a short walk!
Onto the exam. Obviously the NDA prevents me from giving any details, but I will echo what others have said - the exam will bite you if you don't know your stuff.
Half way through the exam I felt good, plenty of time left and no problem with the questions. Then I got a mega-sim (in my mind) which cost me around 20 minutes. I partially completed it but had to move on because a) I couldn't see a way to get the answer; and b) time was ticking.
Several more sims followed but thankfully they were less involved.
Anyway, the bit you've been waiting to read - I NAILED the exam with a 953. Man do I feel good!
Now on to SWITCH and TSHOOT without delay.
I've been advised there's a £2000 pay rise waiting for me in work for when I complete the CCNP.
Regards,
Stuart.
