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I need an MCSD fast! 1
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Auger282
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- Sep 27, 2003
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I would suggest the microsoft press books.. but before you look at anything you should figure out what tests you want to take for each requirement.
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I would suggest the microsoft press books.. but before you look at anything you should figure out what tests you want to take for each requirement.
precipitous
Programmer
I've had good success using practice tests. A variety exist. I use self test software, and really like it. Costs about $350 for a MCSD "bundle" (5 practice tests). It's well wroth it, considering exams are what, $125 each? I've studied for and passed 4/5 MSCD exams in about 4-12 hours per exam (taking 5th exam this week). Method:
Step 1: Start with 2 hours to take practice test.
Step 2: Identify weak areas. Read a chapter or two. For really week areas spend no more than 1 hour on each lab.
Step 3: Repeat until practice test score is 80%.
Step 4: Schedule exam. When time is a fact, I like to do 2 in a day to save on extra commute time to exam site. Schedule 2 hours apart to give a break and extra cram time.
I've targeted and got scores of 850-950 on each exam this way - a good safe pass. Scores over 900 indicate too much time studying. I don't really think a high MS exam score means you are a good developer ... it just means you know how to use all of Microsoft's toys!
Targeted studying based on practice tests prevents studying too much (my time is limited) or studying one topic at the expense of another.
Depending on your experience, it will take you a less time or a lot more. I've been programming 7 years, 3-4 in .NET, and just need the exams to a) force myself to stay up to date b) ensure that I have the option of getting a different job.
Step 1: Start with 2 hours to take practice test.
Step 2: Identify weak areas. Read a chapter or two. For really week areas spend no more than 1 hour on each lab.
Step 3: Repeat until practice test score is 80%.
Step 4: Schedule exam. When time is a fact, I like to do 2 in a day to save on extra commute time to exam site. Schedule 2 hours apart to give a break and extra cram time.
I've targeted and got scores of 850-950 on each exam this way - a good safe pass. Scores over 900 indicate too much time studying. I don't really think a high MS exam score means you are a good developer ... it just means you know how to use all of Microsoft's toys!
Targeted studying based on practice tests prevents studying too much (my time is limited) or studying one topic at the expense of another.
Depending on your experience, it will take you a less time or a lot more. I've been programming 7 years, 3-4 in .NET, and just need the exams to a) force myself to stay up to date b) ensure that I have the option of getting a different job.
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