I completed my CCNP exams in Feburary. I was under the misguided notion that the Foundation exam would have a single pass mark so if I was weak in one area then that would be balance off by others. The exam has three sections corresponding to each of the individual tests and you must pass each. (This is listed on the exam report so this is not an NDA issue) The exam is almost as long as each of the others put together, you save maybe 10 questions on each section, tops!
After completing it I have since advised others to go the individual route unless time is a critical issue. The issue of the breadth of the material does drive you a little wild after a while. Example, spanning tree costs and root bridge decisions veruses OSPF costs and DR elections. It starts to run together. The combined exam got me off my butt and completed the CCNP but other than the speed (to pass or fail) I can't recommend it. Also, depending on the path you are taking the BSCI (640-900) exam might provide some more options than the conventional routing exam (640-503) My $0.02 Bill >I recently completed my first step and got my CCNA. I've got quite a bit >of experience, but had never ventured down the Cisco certification track >before. I'm curious if there are any opinions about taking the combined >Foundations exam or taking the individual exams for routing, switching and >remote access. > >The obvious advantages of less time and less money are appealing, but I'm >concerned that the large amount of information and topics could be >overwhelming. > >Anyone that has taken the Foundations wished they would've taken the exams >one at a time? > >Or, anyone that took the three individually, think that the combined test >would've been the better approach? > >My ultimate goal is not as a CCIE, but a CSS1. Any opinions would be >appreciated. > >Regards, > >Larry Youngquist >CISSP, CCNA, MCSE >list/cisco.html >Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Bill Kempthorne mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] CCAI, CCNP Cisco Regional Academy Instructor Moderator - Schoolnet's Cisco Network Academy Forum Organizer - BC Networking Instructors Roundtable Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=38525&t=38484 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
