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From: Patrick Rouse [MVP] (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/15/04 

Date: Fri, 14 May 2004 22:06:03 -0700

I'm leaving my current job to go to another company so I'm helping my current boss interview candidates to replace me. I drafted a 40 question test from scratch covering Active Directory, Exchange Server, Terminal Server, SQL Server & general networking questions that I thought we could use to gauge candidate's skill levels. My problem is that the first two candidates completely bombed my test (25% or less correct), although they had MCSE, CCNA, Bachelor's Degrees in Information Technology or similar credentials + 4 or more years experience.

39 of my 40 questions I made up in my head, without any reference material, so I figured it was a safe bet that experienced administrators would be able to answer a lot of my questions w/o too much difficulty. Anyone willing to look over my test to tell me if I'm being to difficult, or if the first two candidates just don't know their stuff?

Here is the list of qualifications we asked for:

Must have thorough knowledge of Microsoft Server Software and Services (i.e. Exchange, SQL Server, Terminal Server and Active Directory), Windows NT based Client Operating Systems, Network Security, and end user software like Microsoft Office, including Access and other database software. Must have experience performing hardware installation, configuration and repair, i.e. hard drive, RAM or CPU replacement, network cabling, router, switch, firewall, workstation and Server (with RAID Storage Systems) configuration.

Test questions here:
http://workthin.com/DOC/NetworkAdministratorTestWithoutAnswers.doc

Thanks to anyone willing to help me out. You may email me your response via my website (support request). I'd also be willing to furnish the answers to anyone who wants them.

Patrick Rouse
Microsoft MVP - Terminal Server
http://www.workthin.com

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