On Thu, 31 Mar 2005, M. Shirk wrote:
> I like this approach. It would be nice to actually SHOW what you know,
> instead of having to express it in writing.
>
> "Install Nmap from the Ports collection of OpenBSD." :-)
Two immediate problems come to my mind:
- cost (time and/or money) of proctoring (setup and monitoring) a
hands-on, interactive testing. (The costs may also involve actual hardware
too.)
- not enough time to cover all the needed topics/skills. (For example, I
give Unix and open source lectures -- when I turn them into hands-on
experiences, the time involved usually doubles or triples.) If our BSD
Cert audience tells us that a Cert must cover A, B, C, and D -- then our
testing methodology must be efficient enough to test all A, B, C, and D.
Of course, if the majority of the BSD cert audience is willing to pay a
lot of money and spend a lot of extra time for the hands-on, interactive
testing, then maybe it is okay.
Also, maybe we can have multiple levels of BSD Certifications. Some
starting with the standard question/answer testing, others with hands-on,
interactive testing, and maybe others based on essay-type reports.
Question to the list:
How much time does it take to complete other professional hands-on,
interactive testing? Please share your experiences.
And if anyone knows, how much does it cost (and maybe how much time) is
involved in the actual behind-the-scenes preparation and monitoring of the
hands-on, interactive testing? And who paid for it? (Or who donated
their time, resources and/or money?)
Jeremy C. Reed
technical support & remote administration
http://www.pugetsoundtechnology.com/
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