MCSE 2003 exam order

What order is the best way to take the exam?
I should take the windows xp one first then what the next best one to take?

Neil
Tue Jan 16 16:38:53 CST 2007

did you hear "loran" <scoren_loran@hotmail.com> say in
news:ugksR0bOHHA.4100@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl:

> What order is the best way to take the exam?

I like to do mine sitting down. YMMV

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CBIC
Tue Jan 16 16:42:12 CST 2007


"loran" <scoren_loran@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> What order is the best way to take the exam?
> I should take the windows xp one first then what the next best one to
> take?
>

The one you're most prepared for.

kpg
Tue Jan 16 16:45:08 CST 2007

"loran" <scoren_loran@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:ugksR0bOHHA.4100@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl:

> What order is the best way to take the exam?
> I should take the windows xp one first then what the next best one to
> take?

An excellent question, to my knowledge no one has ever asked
that question before, which is odd, because it seems like
something everyone would ask.

There are several possibilities:

a) Alphabetically
ii) Numerically
C) Randomly
IV) Which ever one you are most prepared for next
.....) Which ever one gives most the credit toward a lesser certification
6) which ever one is most applicable to your current job/training goals.

I think most people just go numerically, this requires less
actual thought, leaving more for the exam itself.

0x22

Neil
Tue Jan 16 17:04:09 CST 2007

did you hear kpg <no@spam.com> say in
news:Xns98BAAA7283D0Bipostthereforeiam@207.46.248.16:

> C) Randomly

this is pretty much what I've done.

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Jonathan
Tue Jan 16 21:54:53 CST 2007

loran wrote:
> What order is the best way to take the exam?
> I should take the windows xp one first then what the next best one to take?
>
>

290

Frisbee®
Wed Jan 17 08:23:38 CST 2007

"loran" <scoren_loran@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> What order is the best way to take the exam?
> I should take the windows xp one first then what the next best one to
> take?

The one that answered the phone.

Consultant
Wed Jan 17 08:57:39 CST 2007

i prefer to do the most difficult ones first

"loran" <scoren_loran@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ugksR0bOHHA.4100@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> What order is the best way to take the exam?
> I should take the windows xp one first then what the next best one to
> take?
>

kpg
Wed Jan 17 09:19:18 CST 2007

In light of C's response I amend my list of possible orders:

- Alphabetically (x2 for ascending/descending)

- Numerically (x2, see above)

- Randomly (this counts as 1 logical ordering)

- By Difficulty (x2, ...)

- Most prepared for (x2...)

- to obtain Lesser Cert first (sub orders possible here, ignored for
simplicity)

- Job/Training Goals (could also be a ascending/descending, but I'll ignore
that for now)

so...

Accounting for ascending/descending sorts where possible that gives a grand
total of 11 different logical orders.

But in reality, there are n! permutations, so with 7 tests, that's 7! =
5040 different ways, now assuming you have already taken 1 test, that
leaves 6! = 720 + the one you've already taken = 721 possible orders.

No wonder you're confused.

0x22

Red
Wed Jan 17 09:34:11 CST 2007

loran wrote:
> What order is the best way to take the exam?
> I should take the windows xp one first then what the next best one to take?
>
>

As stated before I first sacrifice a goat by slitting its throat and
draining all the blood into a diamond studded chalice. I then dismember
the goat and cut every piece into the shape of a single digit.

I mix them all up with my peg leg and pour kerosene on the floor in the
shape of a pentagram around it and set the pentagram ablaze. Then I
perform a sacred dance and chant until the fire wanes.

Finally I pour a small amount of the mixture into a burger king "Days of
Thunder" collector cup. The numbers that float to the top define the
next test I shall take.

kpg
Wed Jan 17 09:40:32 CST 2007

Red Swingline Stapler <eat@me.com> wrote in
news:eTJIUykOHHA.4644@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl:

> loran wrote:
>> What order is the best way to take the exam?
>> I should take the windows xp one first then what the next best one to
>> take?
>>
>>
>
> As stated before I first sacrifice a goat by slitting its throat and
> draining all the blood into a diamond studded chalice. I then
> dismember the goat and cut every piece into the shape of a single
> digit.
>
> I mix them all up with my peg leg and pour kerosene on the floor in
> the shape of a pentagram around it and set the pentagram ablaze. Then
> I perform a sacred dance and chant until the fire wanes.
>
> Finally I pour a small amount of the mixture into a burger king "Days
> of Thunder" collector cup. The numbers that float to the top define
> the next test I shall take.


OK. who lost their copy of "Sekrit MCNGP rituals?"

kp "as if I have to ask..." g

Frisbee®
Wed Jan 17 09:40:01 CST 2007

"Red Swingline Stapler" <eat@me.com> wrote in message
news:eTJIUykOHHA.4644@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> loran wrote:
>> What order is the best way to take the exam?
>> I should take the windows xp one first then what the next best one to
>> take?
>
> As stated before I first sacrifice a goat by slitting its throat and
> draining all the blood into a diamond studded chalice. I then dismember
> the goat and cut every piece into the shape of a single digit.
>
> I mix them all up with my peg leg and pour kerosene on the floor in the
> shape of a pentagram around it and set the pentagram ablaze. Then I
> perform a sacred dance and chant until the fire wanes.
>
> Finally I pour a small amount of the mixture into a burger king "Days of
> Thunder" collector cup. The numbers that float to the top define the next
> test I shall take.

One problem with this could be what if "666" comes up? Do you take exam 666
or 999? I guess it depends on how you're holding the Days of Thunder
collector's cup, eh?

CBIC
Wed Jan 17 09:44:22 CST 2007


"Red Swingline Stapler" <eat@me.com> wrote in message
news:eTJIUykOHHA.4644@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> loran wrote:
>> What order is the best way to take the exam?
>> I should take the windows xp one first then what the next best one to
>> take?
>
> As stated before I first sacrifice a goat by slitting its throat and
> draining all the blood into a diamond studded chalice. I then dismember
> the goat and cut every piece into the shape of a single digit.
>
> I mix them all up with my peg leg and pour kerosene on the floor in the
> shape of a pentagram around it and set the pentagram ablaze. Then I
> perform a sacred dance and chant until the fire wanes.
>
> Finally I pour a small amount of the mixture into a burger king "Days of
> Thunder" collector cup. The numbers that float to the top define the next
> test I shall take.

Plz be sending dumps for sacred dance and chant to my mail id. Thanking you.

Red
Wed Jan 17 10:05:12 CST 2007

Frisbee® wrote:
> "Red Swingline Stapler" <eat@me.com> wrote in message
> news:eTJIUykOHHA.4644@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> loran wrote:
>>> What order is the best way to take the exam?
>>> I should take the windows xp one first then what the next best one to
>>> take?
>> As stated before I first sacrifice a goat by slitting its throat and
>> draining all the blood into a diamond studded chalice. I then dismember
>> the goat and cut every piece into the shape of a single digit.
>>
>> I mix them all up with my peg leg and pour kerosene on the floor in the
>> shape of a pentagram around it and set the pentagram ablaze. Then I
>> perform a sacred dance and chant until the fire wanes.
>>
>> Finally I pour a small amount of the mixture into a burger king "Days of
>> Thunder" collector cup. The numbers that float to the top define the next
>> test I shall take.
>
> One problem with this could be what if "666" comes up? Do you take exam 666
> or 999? I guess it depends on how you're holding the Days of Thunder
> collector's cup, eh?
>
>
When I hold the cup out in front of me I am typically staring longingly
into Nicole Kidma's eyes, so when I turn the contects of the cup to my
face the numbers face as they shall.

But now I am curious what test 70-666 may include. Is this the death
knell test given by Apple?

JaR
Wed Jan 17 10:25:26 CST 2007

On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:34:11 -0700, Red Swingline Stapler cast into the
ether:

> Finally I pour a small amount of the mixture into a burger king "Days of
> Thunder" collector cup. The numbers that float to the top define the
> next test I shall take.

Hey! That's how I do it too!

Small world.

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JaR
Wed Jan 17 10:27:31 CST 2007

On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:05:12 -0700, Red Swingline Stapler cast into the
ether:

> But now I am curious what test 70-666 may include. Is this the death
> knell test given by Apple?

That's the new Novell/SuSE/Vista integration exam.

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Red
Wed Jan 17 10:32:02 CST 2007

JaR wrote:
> On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:34:11 -0700, Red Swingline Stapler cast into the
> ether:
>
>> Finally I pour a small amount of the mixture into a burger king "Days of
>> Thunder" collector cup. The numbers that float to the top define the
>> next test I shall take.
>
> Hey! That's how I do it too!
>
> Small world.
>

I didn't invent this method. it has been passed down through generations
of seasoned MCSE professionals. So I am certain that several of us are
using it now. Why ask why? So long as it works I see no reason to modify
it.

catwalker63
Wed Jan 17 13:02:16 CST 2007

kpg <no@spam.com> prattled ceaselessly in
news:Xns98BB5EDB7B02Eipostthereforeiam@207.46.248.16:

> In light of C's response I amend my list of possible orders:
>
> - Alphabetically (x2 for ascending/descending)
>
> - Numerically (x2, see above)
>
> - Randomly (this counts as 1 logical ordering)
>
> - By Difficulty (x2, ...)
>
> - Most prepared for (x2...)
>
> - to obtain Lesser Cert first (sub orders possible here, ignored for
> simplicity)
>
> - Job/Training Goals (could also be a ascending/descending, but I'll
> ignore that for now)
>
> so...
>
> Accounting for ascending/descending sorts where possible that gives a
> grand total of 11 different logical orders.
>
> But in reality, there are n! permutations, so with 7 tests, that's 7!
> = 5040 different ways, now assuming you have already taken 1 test,
> that leaves 6! = 720 + the one you've already taken = 721 possible
> orders.
>
> No wonder you're confused.
>
> 0x22
>

Please don't ever do that again so early in the morning.

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catwalker63
Wed Jan 17 13:05:48 CST 2007

Red Swingline Stapler <eat@me.com> prattled ceaselessly in
news:#HX$nSlOHHA.4104@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl:

> JaR wrote:
>> On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:34:11 -0700, Red Swingline Stapler cast into
>> the ether:
>>
>>> Finally I pour a small amount of the mixture into a burger king
>>> "Days of Thunder" collector cup. The numbers that float to the top
>>> define the next test I shall take.
>>
>> Hey! That's how I do it too!
>>
>> Small world.
>>
>
> I didn't invent this method. it has been passed down through
> generations of seasoned MCSE professionals. So I am certain that
> several of us are using it now. Why ask why? So long as it works I see
> no reason to modify it.
>

I'm still having trouble not setting the peg leg on fire in th process.
Anyone have a fix for that? Is it ok to use a wood substitute for the
peg leg?

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Red
Wed Jan 17 14:34:23 CST 2007

catwalker63 wrote:
> Red Swingline Stapler <eat@me.com> prattled ceaselessly in
> news:#HX$nSlOHHA.4104@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl:
>
>> JaR wrote:
>>> On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:34:11 -0700, Red Swingline Stapler cast into
>>> the ether:
>>>
>>>> Finally I pour a small amount of the mixture into a burger king
>>>> "Days of Thunder" collector cup. The numbers that float to the top
>>>> define the next test I shall take.
>>> Hey! That's how I do it too!
>>>
>>> Small world.
>>>
>> I didn't invent this method. it has been passed down through
>> generations of seasoned MCSE professionals. So I am certain that
>> several of us are using it now. Why ask why? So long as it works I see
>> no reason to modify it.
>>
>
> I'm still having trouble not setting the peg leg on fire in th process.
> Anyone have a fix for that? Is it ok to use a wood substitute for the
> peg leg?
>

I AWLWAYS have a large vat of vaseline handy. Coat the pegleg with this
and it will act as a fire retardant thus sparing you the cost of another
trip to Home Depot for yet another new 2x4.

BD[MCNGP]
Wed Jan 17 15:07:23 CST 2007



"Red Swingline Stapler" <eat@me.com> wrote in message
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>
> I AWLWAYS have a large vat of vaseline handy. Coat the pegleg with this and it
> will act as a fire retardant thus sparing you the cost of another trip to Home
> Depot for yet another new 2x4.
>
Just so long as your lubed-up peg leg doesn't find the knot hole in the wooden
floor.

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