How difficult is the MTA 98-365 (servers) exam?

Hello,

I was wondering how difficult the MTA 98-365 Microsoft Windows Server Essentials exam is. How hard compared to the Security+? I know it's different for everyone but I'd like to get a general idea. Also, for those who passed, how long did you study for it? I was thinking of studying during winter break and then going for the exam right before school starts.

Thanks

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NotHackingYou

Security+ was harder than this exam, IMO.

I studied for this exam for2-3 weeks using the official material. I also studied for the Desktop OS (98-349) exam at the same time. I took both exams on the same day, back to back and passed them both.

quickman007

Cool beans. I was looking at the study material and it doesn't seem to be to bad. I guess I'll study for that over the next month.

Thanks

cruwl

I thought the MTA was extremely simple, and easy to pass. Net+ vs MTA network, Net+ was several order of difficulty harder.

Check the study guides here: Certiport | Home - Certify to Succeed

If you get 90% of the questions right go take the test.

joehalford01

Very easy, I've taken the MCTS exams prior though, so take that with a grain of salt(had to take it for WGU). It will definitely be easier then the security+.

co.ador

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unixguru

Took the test this morning and passed it with 85 score. There were 36 questions in total - All multiple choice. I used MS official guide by Wiley to prepare for the exam which was enough for me. I have more of a UNIX background but also experienced with Windows environment since the DOS days.

ej2moloney

unixguru wrote: »

Took the test this morning and passed it with 85 score. There were 36 questions in total - All multiple choice. I used MS official guide by Wiley to prepare for the exam which was enough for me. I have more of a UNIX background but also experienced with Windows environment since the DOS days.

Are there different versions for different countries..I had 49 questions, sims and three parts to one question.

Synth

Hello,

I am scheduled to take MTA 98-365 in approximately 5 days from now. I have been reading Microsoft Windows Server Administration Essentials by Tom Carpenter. Also, I have found some videos from CBT Nuggets. Are these good review materials for the exam? Any tips on how I should prepare given I have only a couple of days left?

Any info would be sooooo much appreciated.

Thanks!!