Exam Friday

Discussion in 'MCDST' started by tornado, Jan 13, 2010.

  1. tornado

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    Hi,
    I am taking the 70-271 this Friday, I think I am prepared, just looking for any tips?

    I have worked with Windows XP as an IT Tech for 1.5 years, prior to that as a hobby I used develop games on xp machines for about 6 years. To prepare I read through 70-271 Microsoft Training Kit book, seemed quite easy, the only things that I think will catch me out are things like the accessbilties tools which I rarley use and the unatteneded installation via the system manage wizard which I dont use. I have written down notes for things that I am likley to forget and keep rereading them to make sure. I am quite confident.

    I would just like to check that everything in the exam is in microsoft book? If thats the case then I should fine.

    Also I was wondering how long after you take the exam do you get the results?

    Thanks,
    Alex
     
    Last edited: Jan 13, 2010
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  2. crazy horse

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    Hi tornado,

    The MS book covers the majority of it.

    There are a couple of things listed on the syllabus I noticed that weren't covered or not covered in very much depth; VPN & Licensing, immediately spring to mind.

    Good luck!
     
  3. soundian

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    Immediately after you finish the exam.
     
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  4. Qs

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    I wouldn't overly worry about it (but I know what you're feeling with it being your first one). You'll probably find that the exam is easier than you thought it would be.

    Just make sure you're well prepared and then go take it. It's the best feeling when you pass. :)

    The very best of luck on Friday.

    Qs
     
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  5. tornado

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    Thanks for replies everyone :)
     
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  6. Kitkatninja
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    Good luck for the exam :)

    -ken
     
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  7. loca1hero

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    I'm currently studying for 70-271 have made a start with MS press book, finished 1st chapter and on to the next, its sound good so far and also got the virtual machine installed on my PC.. haven't really tried it out yet but installed the XP pro on the virtual machine and it seems to be fine .. thanks to Qs for the advice on my thread

    All the best for the exam pal :thumbleft
    let us know your score and how it went
     
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  8. tornado

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    Thanks, good luck too.

    Will let you know how it goes :D
     
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  9. tornado

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    :biggrin I passed! :biggrin

    There was 49 questions in the exam, there was about 4 questions I wasn't 100% sure about the answer. There was quite a lot of questions about VPN's too but I have used vpn's before so they weren't to difficult however they were hardly covered in the ms book. Was mostly easier than I thought I would it be.

    Thanks for your help, will start preparing for 70-272 now.:onthePC
     
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  10. Atiaran

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    Congrats!!
     
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  11. Qs

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    Congrats! :)

    Told you.

    The best of luck with your studies.

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  12. tornado

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    Thanks :)
     
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  13. nugget
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    Congrats on the pass. :thumbleft
     
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  14. loca1hero

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    Congrats on the passed :thumbleft
     
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  15. Notes_Bloke

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    Congrats:thumbleft

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    Well done :)
     
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    Congrats!
     
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