Re: Best Way to Prep for 291
- From: "Douglas Davenport" <douglas.davenport@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 04 Oct 2006 01:20:30 GMT
Montreal,
Firstly, thank you for validating my score, I didn't realize that was
considered an "excellent" score. I just hadn't compared notes with anyone
and assumed that was only decent.
Secondly, what really turned me off at the test was when I realized that the
questions on the real test relied more on trivia type facts whereas the
practice focused on more involved complicated scenarios. (eg NTFS/share
ermissions with many groups and denys etc. I spent many practice hours
killing myself to work out those questions in short time and then found out
that they don't exist. frustrating.
I guess in retrospect I was coming down too hard on the MSP books - they are
very clear and concise. I did find some minor errors, though.It is
reassuring to hear that you recommend it for 291 as well. In fact I have
already begun plowing through the text.
doug
"Montreal MCT" <mitchgarvis@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi Douglas,
Let me get this straight in my head, so we're clear: You used MS Press to
study for an exam, you passed with 880 (really an excellent score), and
you feel you were not fully prepared for the exam?
So we're clear... It sounds to me like you were very clear. The book may
not have told you the form of the questions, but you obviously had the
knowledge needed to pass. The list questions were harder than what was on
the test? I agree, I hate that... but you got an 880 and that in my mind
is validation of the study materials used!
M
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MCSA (2003), MCSA (2000), MCDST.
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"Douglas Davenport" <douglas.davenport@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I used the MCP book and included measureUP for 290 (passed with 880). I
felt it didn't prepare me for the types of questions they asked, I didn't
even know there was going to be sims on the test. Also the measureUP had
these complicated matching/order of tasks which were totally not on the
test.
I am going to begin study for 291 and unsure if the MCP book is the way
to go. Should I use another practice suite to supplement?
"Montreal MCT" <new> wrote in message
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Hi Jason,
As I have said before I like the Self-Paced Traning books from Microsoft
Press. The one you should look for is MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit
(Exam 70-291): Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft®
Windows ServerT 2003 Network Infrastructure
(http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/5433.asp). They are clear,
concise, and written to the exam. As well they come with the Readiness
Review Suite practice exams which have always been a big help to me.
Very important: respect the exam, but do not psyche yourself out. do
not worry about how others do. Study, practice, and pass!
Good luck and let us know how you do!
M
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MDG, MCT
MCSA (2003), MCSA (2000), MCDST.
Certified Small Business Specialist
Visit my blog at www.mitpro.ca/Blogs/tabid/59/BlogID/2/Default.aspx
"Jason" <Jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I know a lot of folks crashing on 291. Wanted to know the best way to
prep
for this test. Recommendations? Sources?
TX
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