I am also quite surprised at the reality and perception regarding this exam. Based on book sales, there is a lot of interest in design (not as much as CCNA unfortunately), but the corporate environment stressed the CCIE and only looked to the CCNP. I think this was due to two factors. First, testers didn't push the DP track (whether it was the DA or the DP - I would contend both) and business don't seem to stress the design component outside of the carrier space and more tech-driven Fortune 500. The second is the perception that the exam is hard, which is the focus of this board.
I would argue, failures aside, that the test is hard because it is badly written and it focuses on a different model then the other exams/tracks. As such, preparation should do it, or at least get an applicant close. The poor quality of the exam (both versions) is a bit of a tweak for me, as it made writing a book on the exam more difficult - one had to focus on the test passing and the 'correct, non-Cisco answer' concurrently. The reality is that Cisco should again revise this exam and review the design tracks, in my opinion, although with the CCIE now a one day exam and other factors I doubt this will happen. --- "Steven A. Ridder" wrote: > It was the only test I ever failed. If you ask me, > there's not much market > demand for CCDP's (which makes the test a low > priority), and for the amount > you have to study to pass the test, it's not worth > it. It's good to learn > though, because it covers a lot of broad topics, > from SNA to ATM LANE, > AppleTalk, etc. > > Have fun at it. Study the BPX and IGX. > > > ""Juan Blanco"" wrote in message > [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > > TEAM, > > > > Why the popularity of the CID test is very > low.......Tips on this test..I > > will take it next Saturday.... > > > > Thanks [EMAIL PROTECTED] ===== Robert Padjen __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/ Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=31164&t=31081 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
