To those who have not been following this thread: I, a Linux hacker since the days of 0.99pl12, recently took the LP-101 exam. Thankfully, I passed. But I was a bit dumb-struck by how some (9) of the questions were ambiguously worded or for which multiple correct answers were possible (or both). Further, when I analyzed my score, I deduced there may have been questions that I answered correctly but were marked wrong. It's impossible to know for sure. However, there were 9 questions I had "problems" with. I posted to this list the 7 questions that were *objectively*, *provably* problematic.
My posting of these questions stirred some controversy, as they contained information some felt were too specific for a public forum. Though this mailing list is, in fact, semi-public and non-searchable, and though I had "scrubbed" (inadequately) the questions, we all agreed it was for the better these posts be removed, which they were. To everyone: I apologize that my words came across as "combative". Perhaps I took the "Fight Club" analogy too far. :) I also sincerely apologize for the tone leading some to think I was impugning the competence and professionalism of those who have worked to make LPI the de facto recognized certification. As to my motives, the main conscious one is that of *disgust* at having purchased a product and finding out that more than 12% of it is defective. Also, since there are more tests ahead of me, I am positively afraid the fact that the problems I experienced in this one may also be in future tests. An unconscious motive, I've realized, is a general frustration with standardized testing exams, going back to the Iowa test of basic skills, the SAT, and others. It seems I finally got a chance to bitch. So, again, sorry for all that. Ross and I have "made up", and I'm looking forward to discussing details with Matt when he returns from his vacation. Moving on, however, I'd like to get to the meat of the matter. First, does anyone have disagreement with my "view" on the 7 questions. You have these in your mailbox, and you can refer to them by number. Second, assuming we agree on those 7 questions as being problematic, can anyone calculate the probability of error rate for that one exam? Let's say there's a pool of 500 questions, and these are the only 7 that are defective, what are the chances I got all 7 questions? Third, is it possible (financially feasible) to strike these questions from future exams? You think with the exam being computerized and all.... -- Otheus [EMAIL PROTECTED] +43.699.1049.7813
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