The new beta CCDA exam is much more difficult than the current exam and you are correct; the new CID exam as of earlier this year is a joke!"Peter Walker : CISSP, CSS1, CIP wrote:
> Although I basically did well in the DCN exam overall, I am > convinced > that were it not for what I know from my previous CCNP/CCIP > studies, I > would have failed this exam. ie I scored 100% on all the > technology > areas (Lan protocols, wan technologies, bridging/switching, > routing > protocols and Network management), but scored poorly on the > core CCDA > areas. > > Then when I came to the CID exam, I went in expecting a really > tough > exam (based on what I have heard here and other places) and > ended up > completing the exam in less than 30 minutes and passing. > > So, the crux of the issue is ... was my experience unusual or > has the > difficulty of these exams changed recently. Admitedly I do > feel that I > actually learnt a lot in my study for the exams, but somehow I > almost > feel cheated. There is a lot of satisfaction to be gained from > pushing > yourself, learning a load of new stuff and then passing a > difficult exam > (ie validating your knowledge), and this time I dont seem to > feel that > sense of accomplishment. > > OK, time for me to stop rambling on. Any thoughts anyone? > > Peter Walker > > Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=56334&t=56319 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
