I would concur that the written is not a challenging test. If you've managed to get
through the NP cert, you should be able to pass with little (if any) additional prep
work. I do recall more IBM technology stuff on the written than in the NP track so
checking into that would help.
I too wrote in once to figure out what was on it and happened to pass. I had fully
intended on studying for it once I knew what it was all about.
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On 12/4/2000 at 9:12 AM Jim Brown wrote:
>The questions are trickier and more detailed than the CCNP. The test also
>covers all areas of the CCNP in a single seating.
>
>I studied and sat the test last week. I finally decided to sit the test and
>spend the $200 to get a feel for it. I expected a retake in the very near
>future, but I passed!
>
>Read Doyle's TCP/IP bible and make sure you know your IBM network
>technologies.
>
>After sitting the exam it was clear as a bell. This exam is not there to
>test the obscure areas of Cisco networking, it is to make sure you have some
>foundation necessary for ATTEMPTING the lab. The exam is not for weeding out
>candidates. The lab is what Cisco uses to weed out the candidates.
>
>The written exam is really to control the number of people attempting the
>lab. I have to wait six months for an opening! I'm glad because I really
>need the time for preparation.
>
>Don't let the written exam scare you, it is more bark than bite. The lab
>should be a different story.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Rishard Chapoteau [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
>Sent: Monday, December 04, 2000 6:29 AM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: Passed the CCIE Written
>
>
>Did you buy any books to study for the CCIE written aside from what you
>studied for the CCNP, or did u just use the boson exams? I recently
>finished the CCNP, and I plan on doing the CID this friday I'f I'm lucky.
>I wanted to know if I need to get other books or if my current knowledge
>with the boson will be enough. Thanx.
>
>Rishard
>
>
>""Gordon Olson"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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>> I want to say thank you, a BIG Thank You to Bernard who wrote the Boson
>> tests for the CCIE. They are Super!! A few weeks ago I bought the MCNS
>Boson
>> Exam and received an email from Bernard. After a few emails back n' forth
>he
>> convinced me that I should go for the CCIE Written because he felt I was
>85%
>> there, being a CCNP. Well, I thought about it and went for it.
>>
>> Being a CCNP I have read a lot of books along the way that helped prepare
>> me, but I did not know that, but Bernard did. I bought Both his tests for
>> the CCIE and passed the written on the first attempt. The Exams are
>written
>> with Cisco links that help you develop areas that may be unclear. The
>> answers are backed up with Excellent explanations so you really understand
>> the concept. If you are going after the CCIE - these tests, BOSON CCIE
>> Pre-qual, are a MUST!
>>
>> I apologize if I sound like a commercial or something but I thought it
>would
>> be a good idea to give these guys credit for writing an excellent test
>prep
>> tool for under $30 - you cannot beat that!
>>
>> Gordon Olson
>>
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