I had similar experiences with the router simulator for my CCNP/CCDP recertifications.
I don't think it is ready for prime time. However after taking the exam a "few" times I got used to its quirks. "Quirks", however shouldn't be part of an exam. Kevin Wigle ----- Original Message ----- From: "Reza" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 12:34 PM Subject: Re: router simulation on ccnp recertification [7:71765] > DJ, > I had the same problem last Sunday when I took the CCNP recert. I got 715 > out of 732 > The simulation writing was so small that I could not even see it plus all > the scroll down and up finally I gave up after 5 minutes and just clicked > next because I was so frustrated. > The question itself was so long by the time I got to the last line I forgot > what the question was about and the bad part it that I new exactly how to do > the configs but I was already running out of time > 120 question with 120 minutes that is only 1 minute per question. when I got > the second simulation I had the same issue and I just clicked next because I > had spent so much time on the first one. > > > So, do not feel bad I am in the same situation my NP expires in August > I will take it aging in two weeks > Keep in touch. > > Thanks > Reza > > > > > > > > > > ""Dimitrije"" wrote in message > news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Not in a good mood because I got a 703 on this test today (732 passing). > > Hopefully, a little more review will get me over the hump. > > > > However, I did have a frustrating experience with one of the new router > > simulation questions - I wonder if anyone had a similar experience. I'll > > keep > > it general as to not disclose specific question contents. The problem was > to > > configure serial 0/0 on the router thru the console port: > > Router>enable > > password: cisco > > Router#config t > > Router(config)#interface serial 0/0 > > ^ > > % Invalid input detected at '^' marker. > > Router(config)# > > I tried literally about two-dozen permutations & abbreviations of the > above > > command and the simulator would never let me into interface config mode. > I > > even > > used help and tab and ?. I verified that I was in privileged mode and > config > > mode. I even checked if I was connected to the correct router. > > I either did something blatantly wrong (which I guess is possible), or the > > simulator went wack-o on me (less likely, but I believe still possible). > > After 5 minutes, I gave up and moved on. The unfortunate part was I knew > > exactly how to configure the interface, but I was not able to enter > interface > > config mode to complete the task. Thanks for letting me blow off some > > steam! > > dj Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=71907&t=71765 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
