Congratulations, John. I'll be taking the same test on March 17th. I do some
SNA at work as well so.... hopefully.
Jim
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> I passed, but I received by FAR the lowest score of any Cisco exam I've
> taken. I was worried that I might have failed it, but I squeaked through
> somehow. I must agree with others who have mentioned how awful this test
> is. Sheesh... These were some of the most vague questions and answers
that
> I've ever seen. This is definitely a test where you need to master the
art
> of answering questions the "Cisco Way (tm)."
>
> Interestingly, I received a 0% on spotting security issues, which was
> amusing. :-) I only remember about four security questions and I feel
that
> I got at least two of those correct, while one of them was almost
> incomprehensible.
>
> The SNA kicked my hiney, as well. I even have some experience with it
from
> work and I supplemented that with the Sybex CID study guide and still did
> not prepare nearly enough for the types of questions I was asked. I only
> got 42% on the SNA section.
>
> The rest of the test was better for me. I think the other categories were
> all 75% or higher. Believe me, I was sweating big-time while the test was
> being graded. I was NOT looking forward to more preparation if I had to
> take it again.
>
> Also, there was a LOT of Windows/NetBIOS stuff. Learn it, live it, love
it.
>
> I think that to do *really* well on this test, it's necessary to have
> hands-on experience with these protocols. It would be hard to prepare
fully
> for these questions otherwise.
>
> I've noticed something else that maybe some of you can relate to. When I
> passed the CCNA test, I was absolutely ecstatic! I wanted to party all
day.
> When I passed the DCN, I was very happy as well, but not quite as much as
> when I passed CCNA.
>
> I finished up CCNP a couple of weeks ago and felt more a sense of relief
> than of joy. The only reason my wife and I celebrated was that the next
day
> was Valentine's day so we combined the two occasions.
>
> Tonight, after passing CCDP, I'm not even excited at all about it. Weird,
> huh? However, if I ever finish CCIE, I doubt there will be much of a lack
> of excitement. Then again, maybe I'm wrong.
>
> I think that for some of us, the joy comes in the pursuit, not the catch,
> and with every cert that we finish, that's one less trophy to hunt and we
> have to find something else to stay happy.
>
> Who knows, maybe after I finish up CCIE (sometime before 2005 <g>) I'll
> actually go back and finish up a college degree! :-)
>
> Okay, I'm rambling. I'll go to bed now.
>
> John
>
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