I took the beta this afternoon, just to see how it compared to 350-001. I would like to share my perceptions; but please don't e-mail asking me to break the NDA, I won't.
I found it to be significantly more challenging then the old exam, requiring you to know the topics covered much more deeply then before. I would be surprised if there isn't a considerable drop-off in the pass rate if what I saw today is any indication of what the ready-for-prime-time version is when it comes out. Finally some of the older technologies are dropping off, and as you can see from the blueprint, new technologies have been added. I also noticed that the questions have matured quite a bit, as if they pushed back some of the lab problems that were dropped in the transition to the one-day format. If you miss the troubleshooting section of the lab; you'll enjoy seeing it here. Keep in mind I've got a book out, as well as being one of the boson authors, so I have a vested interest here - but my advice would be that if you are anywhere near ready, start cramming to take the old version before it goes away. If you doubt my sincerity, spend the $50 and see if I'm kidding about the new exam. Again, without breaking the NDA - I'd be curious if anybody had a different experience. Perhaps I perceived it as harder just because I've spent so much time living with the old exam. Good luck all... -=- Dennis Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=42113&t=42113 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
