Today I retook my CCENT exam. I previously attempted this about 5 weeks ago, and came away with a score of just over 600 (Having never attempted a Cisco exam I went in prepared, did well on the subnetting questions but was ambushed by a simulation). 5 weeks later I had another crack at it, and did a LOT better. While I didn't pass, my score was 762. The monster simulation was unleashed at question 50, which I actually preferred. My performance report is as follows:
Operation of IP Data Networks - 100%
LAN Switching Technologies - 64%
IP addressing IPv4 and IPv6 - 83%
IP Routing Technologies - 36%
IP Services - 75%
Network Device Security - 75%
Troubleshooting - 86%
Doesn't take too much to see what I need to brush up on. I'm going to re-book this as soon as I get back to work on the 5th and then blitz it. I will also be investing in some decent simulations, as unfortunately I don't work in a role that gives me access to the real kit. I will be studying every day, including at Christmas. I won't let this result derail me