I don't believe the survey questions effect the difficulty level of question that you receive on the ensuing exam, as the exam has already been downloaded to the workstation prior to the point where you are asked the survey questions. Those testing engines are generally not sophisticated enough to adjust test scoring "on the fly".
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:nobody@;groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of Moffett, Ryan Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 12:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Questions before tests [7:56452] The way I interpret this is that the answers you provide will be evaluated against your score and performance for future development of tests, including future scoring mechanisms on exams that are authored. I don't think it is real-time modification of question pools or scoring criteria. I believe they are attempting to gather statistics to make sure the tests are updated properly as time goes on. For example, if someone has 1 year of experience, but can pass all of the CCNP tests, great, good for him. But if a high percentage of candidates with 1 year of experience can pass the CCPN tests, then they must evaluate why the tests are so easy to pass. It would make sense that they would want these kinds of statistics. This is purely my speculation as to the reasoning behind the pre-exam questions...... -----Original Message----- From: Kaminski, Shawn G [mailto:shawn.kaminski@;eds.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 11:42 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Questions before tests [7:56452] Although this topic has been discussed in the past, there seems to be disagreement on the correct answer. Personally, I have read the wording before some of the surveys and it actually says that your answers will be used to help determine scoring on the exam. I don't believe it determines what questions you get, only the scoring. Whether it's done on all the exams or just some, I don't know. How it's done, I also don't know. My guess is if you downplay your skills too much, you will be graded harder because your skills should match the certification you're trying to achieve. Regardless, don't downplay your skills too much and make sure you really know the material to be safe! :-) Shawn K. -----Original Message----- From: Aaron Ajello [mailto:aajello@;yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 9:48 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Questions before tests [7:56452] I'm working on my CCNP, just have CIT to go and when I have taken the first three, I just kindof flew through the questions before the test where Cisco asks about your experience level, whether or not you can configure things on your own or need help with a coworker, etc. Is it true that your answers will determine how the test is graded or what types of questions you will get on the actual test? I thought it was merely a survey so Cisco could get an idea of what types of backgrounds people had who were taking their tests. But recently I read where someone says those questions will actually determine how Cisco tests you and which questions from the pool you will receive. This seems ridiculous to me, but I have to ask. thanks, Aaron Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=56760&t=56452 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
