Larry Smithmier: C# For You (with a side of SQL)

I passed! I reviewed last night with 6 practice tests and got a 1000 on all but one (933) and took the exam today. I found the exam included more low level diagnostic details than the review material, but that the form and material covered was very similar. I felt confident throughout the test and was very sure on 70% of the questions. I believe I marked 8 of the 10 or so questions I missed. My pass was a 794 with my Implement, Manage, and Maintain Routing and Remote Access being less than 50% correct. I believe this is the first (or at most the second) exam I have taken that I got a full bar as a result (Implement, Manage, and Maintain IP Addressing). On the whole, I found the uCertify test preparation to be well worth the time and effort. The material was presented well, the questions covered the material, and the structure allows for a good way to top off your knowledge preparing for a test. It definitely directly contributed to my passing the exam.

I now have my MCSA in Windows 2003. I will be taking the SQL Server 2008 exam next, but I want to eventually upgrade my MCSA to an MCSE in 2008 with the security component. I believe that to be a good complement to my development and Architecture background.

I am reviewing the entire question list, but I believe I am ‘good to go’ for the exam tomorrow. I am scheduled for a 1:30 start time and have a 3 hour and 30 minute window to complete the exam. More when I get through.

Took the last regular exam and scored a pass, but just. Took an adaptive test and got an 840850, took a test containing all questions that I had missed in the past (81 total) and got a 901over a 900. Looking ready. Final test tonight (new questions) and additional study work. Signing up for the exam tomorrow if possible, today was just to packed with meetings.

Edit: Updated from home with the actual prep tool in front of me to be accurate with the numbers.

Enough said.