Why is the RHCSA so expensive?
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Especially in the UK?
I want to do this cert, but the thought of failing it and having to pay another £420 every time fills me with dread. Are there ever any exam offers, like second shot for MS exams etc?
I want to do this cert, but the thought of failing it and having to pay another £420 every time fills me with dread. Are there ever any exam offers, like second shot for MS exams etc?
Certifications - A+, Net+, Sec+, Linux+, ITIL v3, MCITP:EDST/EDA, CCNA R&S/Cyber Ops, MCSA:2008/2012, MCSE:CP&I, RHCSA
Working on - RHCE
Working on - RHCE
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I've failed the A+ Sec+ CCENT+ but after time, I obtained them on the second shot. It sucks and yes they are cheaper and yes they're multichoice tests. But all that doesn't matter. What matters is how you prepare yourself.
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First time I took RHCSA and RHCE the certification was about 2-3 weeks pay each. You cant imagine the stress until I got the results. In 2012 when I took RHCSA for the first time when I got the results I've read the results backwards and thought I failed, it was my wife who read it correctly.
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity
"Its easier to deceive the masses then to convince the masses that they have been deceived."
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Actually I've taken EX405 kiosk version this march. The only issue I've got was a connection drop for about 15 minutes, I was credited with that amount of time by the proctor. The system was I7 HQ and overall experience was ok. I think RH worked very hard to improve this, maybe they already done it in the last few months.
In the numerous attempts at taking the RHCSA this year, I've had nothing but problems with the Kiosk exam. I am not a fan.
- Can't scan my state id
- Harassed by the virtual proctors who say they can't see my hands, while taking the test. What do you mean? There are three cameras and a microphone watching and listening to my every move, how much more surveillance do you need? I'm a disabled vet with limited use of my right hand, so its tough enough for me to type
- Confusion on how to start the exam, on top of being nervous
- Black screen upon rebooting to test changes with no chance to try and fix other than reset the exam
- GUI failure when working one of the scenarios
- No feedback upon completing the exam
"Its easier to deceive the masses then to convince the masses that they have been deceived."
-unknown
My proctor was very clear with the instructions on how to start the exam, how to check for time etc, I think you've had a poorly prepared proctor.
For GUI failure I think it's one issue you have to take into account, it may happen also on the job. It's not great but I think you should be prepared for it.
If I understood everything correctly I think the main issue you've got was a poorly prepared proctor who didnt knew how to manage the exam. Just my 2 cents.
"Its easier to deceive the masses then to convince the masses that they have been deceived."
-unknown
When I've had the connection drop after the link came online the proctor told me he noticed the issue, asked my how much time did I loose and credited that time. Maybe you should raise the issue to RH directly if you didnt already do it.