70-290 Passed!!

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  1. Tegal

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    Took the 70-290 exam this morning, first MS exam I've ever taken. Booked exam weeks ago and not at all confident I'd pass - scored 900.

    Soooooooooooo happy (and relieved!). Now my wife & daughter only have to suffer another 3 exams till I get the MCSA.

    Only tips I can give - READ THE Q's CAREFULLY! I took my time first time through, then went through all the q's again and spotted at least 1 silly mistake.

    Also don't underestimate importance of going to the loo before the exam - 3 1/2 hours is a long time when you're nervous.

    And thanks to everyone out there in Cert Forum land for patiently answering what may be daft q's.

    Tegal
     
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  2. Qs

    Qs Semi-Honorary Member Gold Member

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    Congrats. :)

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  3. JK2447
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    Well done mate. I know how you feel, my poor girl has to watch me on my laptop till all hours :rolleyes: I do a lot of work late at night after she's gone to bed :blink
     
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  4. Tegal

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    Does this make me an MCP?
     
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  5. Qs

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    Yep.

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    JK2447 Petabyte Poster Administrator Premium Member

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    Its great when you pass your 1st MCP. Just be careful you don't turn into a cert junkie like me :oops:
     
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    Congrats!!!!
     
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  8. Gerbil

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    Well done mate. It's a real confidence boost when you get the first one out of the way. Nice score too!
     
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  9. Meshan

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    Congratulations

    Just a quick relevent hi-jack

    Is the score relevent ie. people/employers ask what you scored or do you rank as a pass or fail
     
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  10. Qs

    Qs Semi-Honorary Member Gold Member

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    Nope, it's not really relevant (excluding personal gratification). Microsoft will never post scores on your certificates / transcripts.

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  11. daft_togger

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    Very well done mate, feels good to get the first pass out of the way. I'd recommend knocking the vista (70-620) out next....it's not as hard as the one you just passed and that will give you 2........
     
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  12. BosonMichael
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    Congrats!

    I have yet to have a prospective employer ask me what I scored.

    How do you pass a Microsoft Certified Professional? Other than on the road while in your car? ;)
     
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    Congrats and well done ! :biggrin
     
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  14. Tegal

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    I need a faster car :D
     
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  15. JK2447
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    Ha ha you know what I mean :p
     
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  16. BosonMichael
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    Then the correct term is "MCP exams". ;)
     
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  17. Sparky
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    Congrats on the pass. :biggrin
     
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