XP

Good day to all.
I took the XP exam today and scored 678...I'm annoyed. I prepared for the exam using the Exam Cram2, but I don't think it fully prepared me for the exam. Some of the questions I was totally clueless about and I studied that book from back to front...thrice!! Anyway, I'd like some advice as to which exams you (MCP'S) recommend? The exam cram2 exams for $50 (three or four exams) or the Measure Up exams?

Thanks

Jtyc
Thu Jul 22 18:24:47 CDT 2004

book from back to front...thrice!! Anyway, I'd like some advice as to which
exams you (MCP'S) recommend? The exam cram2 exams for $50 (three or four
exams) or the Measure Up exams?

Neither.

Get a good book, build something, break it, fix it.

Rinse, repeat.

JaR
Thu Jul 22 18:34:14 CDT 2004

Ol' Gyalis wrote:

> Good day to all.
> I took the XP exam today and scored 678...I'm annoyed. I prepared for the exam using the Exam Cram2, but I don't think it fully prepared me for the exam. Some of the questions I was totally clueless about and I studied that book from back to front...thrice!! Anyway, I'd like some advice as to which exams you (MCP'S) recommend? The exam cram2 exams for $50 (three or four exams) or the Measure Up exams?
>
> Thanks

Sample tests alone aren't gonna get you there. They are only good for
finishing off and polishing. I used Element K & Syngress books, plus the
wealth of info on the web. I used Measureup for two exams, they were ok,
I guess.

JaR

nerd32768
Thu Jul 22 18:45:53 CDT 2004

"Ol' Gyalis" <Ol' Gyalis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:69B123F9-350C-456D-8905-2AD9E158D559@microsoft.com...
> Good day to all.
> I took the XP exam today and scored 678...I'm annoyed. I prepared for the
exam using the Exam Cram2, but I don't think it fully prepared me for the
exam. Some of the questions I was totally clueless about and I studied that
book from back to front...thrice!! Anyway, I'd like some advice as to which
exams you (MCP'S) recommend? The exam cram2 exams for $50 (three or four
exams) or the Measure Up exams?
>
> Thanks

go with sybex books. they fully prepare you, and come with practice tests,
and are only $50(list price). Plain practice exams wont get you anywhere.
You need to get hands-on experience. buy a crappy computer off eBay, buy XP,
and try everything for yourself.

get sybex books half price at http://www.bookpool.com
$25 for Microsoft study guides

Nerd32768
A+, Network+, MCP

MCSE
Thu Jul 22 21:36:48 CDT 2004

Try getting some experience with the product.


"Ol' Gyalis" <Ol' Gyalis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:69B123F9-350C-456D-8905-2AD9E158D559@microsoft.com...
> Good day to all.
> I took the XP exam today and scored 678...I'm annoyed. I prepared for the
> exam using the Exam Cram2, but I don't think it fully prepared me for the
> exam. Some of the questions I was totally clueless about and I studied
> that book from back to front...thrice!! Anyway, I'd like some advice as
> to which exams you (MCP'S) recommend? The exam cram2 exams for $50 (three
> or four exams) or the Measure Up exams?
>
> Thanks

anonymous
Fri Jul 23 07:08:07 CDT 2004

try eating some noodles, im pritty sure that will help, +
they taste good as well. Oh back make sure they are not 2
soggy couse it will ruin thet hole expirence
>-----Original Message-----
>Good day to all.
>I took the XP exam today and scored 678...I'm annoyed. I
prepared for the exam using the Exam Cram2, but I don't
think it fully prepared me for the exam. Some of the
questions I was totally clueless about and I studied that
book from back to front...thrice!! Anyway, I'd like some
advice as to which exams you (MCP'S) recommend? The exam
cram2 exams for $50 (three or four exams) or the Measure
Up exams?
>
>Thanks
>.
>

Consultant
Fri Jul 23 08:42:36 CDT 2004

plain noodles? or should he put something on them, say butter, marinara,
cheddar cheese, a light olive oil and garlic concoction?


<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> try eating some noodles, im pritty sure that will help, +
> they taste good as well. Oh back make sure they are not 2
> soggy couse it will ruin thet hole expirence
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Good day to all.
> >I took the XP exam today and scored 678...I'm annoyed. I
> prepared for the exam using the Exam Cram2, but I don't
> think it fully prepared me for the exam. Some of the
> questions I was totally clueless about and I studied that
> book from back to front...thrice!! Anyway, I'd like some
> advice as to which exams you (MCP'S) recommend? The exam
> cram2 exams for $50 (three or four exams) or the Measure
> Up exams?
> >
> >Thanks
> >.
> >

Ken
Fri Jul 23 08:51:25 CDT 2004

"Consultant" <consultant_mcngp@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> plain noodles? or should he put something on them, say butter, marinara,
> cheddar cheese, a light olive oil and garlic concoction?

balogna and cat litter.

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anonymous
Fri Jul 23 09:06:00 CDT 2004

well acualy i was thinking of just chicken stock but that
all sounds good 2
>-----Original Message-----
>"Consultant" <consultant_mcngp@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:e5rWrrLcEHA.596@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>> plain noodles? or should he put something on them, say
butter, marinara,
>> cheddar cheese, a light olive oil and garlic concoction?
>
>balogna and cat litter.
>
>--
>
>KB - MCNGP "silent thug" #26
>
>first initial last name AT hotmail DOT com
>
>
>.
>

William
Fri Jul 23 16:18:53 CDT 2004

My suggestion to your problem is to
Go to Microsoft Campus or Any Microsoft Offices and ask them for the exam
kits that you need for your exam or you can even get them to test you and
see if you're ready for the exams.

Note. Not all microsoft offices would test you 1 on 1!

If your local Microsoft dont have the people to test you, get the kits from
them. It will cost you alot more but its definitely worth while!
"Ol' Gyalis" <Ol' Gyalis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:69B123F9-350C-456D-8905-2AD9E158D559@microsoft.com...
> Good day to all.
> I took the XP exam today and scored 678...I'm annoyed. I prepared for the
exam using the Exam Cram2, but I don't think it fully prepared me for the
exam. Some of the questions I was totally clueless about and I studied that
book from back to front...thrice!! Anyway, I'd like some advice as to which
exams you (MCP'S) recommend? The exam cram2 exams for $50 (three or four
exams) or the Measure Up exams?
>
> Thanks

JaR
Fri Jul 23 17:17:38 CDT 2004

William wrote:
> My suggestion to your problem is to
> Go to Microsoft Campus or Any Microsoft Offices and ask them for the exam
> kits that you need for your exam or you can even get them to test you and
> see if you're ready for the exams.
>
> Note. Not all microsoft offices would test you 1 on 1!
>
> If your local Microsoft dont have the people to test you, get the kits from
> them. It will cost you alot more but its definitely worth while!

Drugs are ba...

Oh the heck with it. That sounds like some seriously good stuff! Will
you share?

JaR
Psychedelic Thug

OlGyalis
Fri Jul 23 19:05:01 CDT 2004

You recommend Sybex, but the reviews I've read on Amazon are'nt as positive. I do have XP prof. on my laptop so I try out what I learn. The problem is that some of the questions I saw on the exam, I had to use process of elmination because I the question was that difficult. Some questions I saw had no relation to what I learnt from exam cram.

Will the sybex book teach me anything that exam ctram hasn't? What about
MS Press WindowsXP Inside and Out?

> "Ol' Gyalis" <Ol' Gyalis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:69B123F9-350C-456D-8905-2AD9E158D559@microsoft.com...
> > Good day to all.
> > I took the XP exam today and scored 678...I'm annoyed. I prepared for the
> exam using the Exam Cram2, but I don't think it fully prepared me for the
> exam. Some of the questions I was totally clueless about and I studied that
> book from back to front...thrice!! Anyway, I'd like some advice as to which
> exams you (MCP'S) recommend? The exam cram2 exams for $50 (three or four
> exams) or the Measure Up exams?
> >
> > Thanks
>
> go with sybex books. they fully prepare you, and come with practice tests,
> and are only $50(list price). Plain practice exams wont get you anywhere.
> You need to get hands-on experience. buy a crappy computer off eBay, buy XP,
> and try everything for yourself.
>
> get sybex books half price at http://www.bookpool.com
> $25 for Microsoft study guides
>
> Nerd32768
> A+, Network+, MCP
>
>
>

nerd32768
Fri Jul 23 21:13:12 CDT 2004

"Ol' Gyalis" <OlGyalis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EA2C03FE-B1FB-4694-87CA-D3FA8916E5D0@microsoft.com...
> You recommend Sybex, but the reviews I've read on Amazon are'nt as
positive. I do have XP prof. on my laptop so I try out what I learn. The
problem is that some of the questions I saw on the exam, I had to use
process of elmination because I the question was that difficult. Some
questions I saw had no relation to what I learnt from exam cram.
>
> Will the sybex book teach me anything that exam ctram hasn't? What about
> MS Press WindowsXP Inside and Out?

The exam crams don't teach you anything. I have not had a good experience
with them. Sybex books are very good, and cover all of the topics in great
detail(except fax). i have passed my last 2 tests using primarily the sybex
books, and they were very helpful. the MSPress books are pretty useless.
they tell you everything that you don't need to know, but not anything that
you do need to know.

Nerd32768
A+, Network+, MCPx2

A
Sat Jul 24 10:26:16 CDT 2004

I passed the xp exam with score above 900
I used the MeasureUp exams and Sybex Books, there were
help full to me. I never used crams. books.

A. O.
A+, Network+, MCSE2003Security

>-----Original Message-----
>Good day to all.
>I took the XP exam today and scored 678...I'm annoyed. I
prepared for the exam using the Exam Cram2, but I don't
think it fully prepared me for the exam. Some of the
questions I was totally clueless about and I studied that
book from back to front...thrice!! Anyway, I'd like some
advice as to which exams you (MCP'S) recommend? The exam
cram2 exams for $50 (three or four exams) or the Measure
Up exams?
>
>Thanks
>.
>

TechGeekPro
Sun Jul 25 15:07:04 CDT 2004

On Jul 23, 2004 "nerd32768" blathered:

> The exam crams don't teach you anything. I have not had a good experience
> with them.
>
> <snip>
>
> Nerd32768
> A+, Network+, MCPx2

Funny. I passed all of my exams using Exan Cram books. Maybe you should
*read* tham next time.

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