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Amount of study time.
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| Spides 2003-02-19, 5:40 pm |
| Just interested to know how much time people are dedicating to studying for a particular exam. I have studied for my MCSA and CCNA but unfortunately I've forgotten most of it. I don't use it much in my job!! | |
| BlokWatch 2003-02-19, 8:02 pm |
| I'd say roughly 20 hours a week give or take. | |
| darthw 2003-02-19, 9:49 pm |
| I probably average a 8 hours a week, and I usually test once every two to three months. However, I usually get after it in the first couple weeks and study a bunch, then putz around for a few weeks and just study a little, then ramp up to get an exam over with and study a bunch again.
I've probably forgotten most of what I've studied as well, particularly that which I don't use. However, the general theory sticks with me, and it provides the tools to solve issues more quickly. | |
| ChrisDfer 2003-02-19, 10:57 pm |
| Well when I really cared about getting my CCNA I spent about 30 hours a week studying for it(among a couple other things) But now since I am going to be joining the airforce that kind of took the back burner because the recruiter said I should hold off because it wont do me much good and he said there is a chance I can get them to pay for it a bit later on.(well if I am able to get into the networking stuff) They were trying to convince me to get into programming saying they have like $6,000 sign up bonus for them but ehnn I don't think so. Just waiting for all my medical crap to be cleared(had some issues with some old thyriod crap but that doesn't seem like it will be a problem) anyways back to the question. I would say between 25-30 hours and thats not counting my "side studying". | |
| Spides 2003-02-19, 11:08 pm |
| I guess it's down to dedication but how do you balance a life outside of work. When I finish work I'm stuffed and find it hard to knuckle down to the old study. I need to though I have to complete my MCSE in a couple of months!! I am returning to the UK and will be looking for work again. God I'm dreading that | |
| vincentnl 2003-02-19, 11:53 pm |
| Yep, dedication and how willing one is prepared to leave out social issues.
I am studying A+. Went for MCSE initially but found that tough. Even failed 3 exams.
Work @ 6 days a week averaging 10 hours per day drains me plus my involvement in a social club leaves me with averages of 20minutes study time per day I'd say. My work is not even pc related.
Alright, I admit, if I'd said no to more overtime, then I'd be studying more but I just cannot turn dowm O/T. That's money I am turning away for the sake of study(?) that may only get me another job with equal pay to what I am currently getting?
I don't think I am serious  | |
| ChrisDfer 2003-02-20, 1:41 am |
| I know I did most my studying on the weekends I would pertty much study all weekend and my sessions were usally nighters lasting from like 8:00pm to 4:00am then I would get a few hours of sleep wake up do my stuff try to study a bit during the day then try to get back to serious study around 8pm. I also had fridays off so that helped alot. Plus I usally did some light study on my lunch breaks(usally reviewing stuff) But I don't have any family or anything that I had to tend to. During that time though I had no social life at all. But I didn't really have any real urge to have one I felt that studying was more important. | |
| thecomeons 2003-02-20, 2:51 am |
| vincent: your a+ is pretty ideal for the amount of time you are able to study. it should take between six months and a year at that speed.
i took my core after six months. work and family commitments hindered my studying somewhat. i was delayed in taking the o/s portion as i had changed jobs, and had not earned the rights to holidays for another six months. i was certain i could have tested my o/s a fortnight after the core  but life's like that.
my only experience was building and upgrading at home, and if i had had better experience, either working in a computer shop on a full or part-time basis, i could have done the exam in a few months.
best of luck to everybody. | |
| winterwolf 2003-02-20, 8:03 am |
| I am lucky in that I can usually find time to study a bit at my job. (although right now I am swamped normally it's pretty good) Weeknights are out unless I have an exam scheduled for that week (always write on a friday) Weekends for sure, and I usually give myself at least a month to study before writing. | |
| thecomeons 2003-02-20, 8:16 am |
| i like to write on a friday too. | |
| DemiGod 2003-02-20, 8:23 am |
| I've been lazy right I don't know what my deal is. Perhaps it's the winter blues I use to go to work, study when things were slow. On average I can get in about 2 days a week of study time at work. Then I'd go home visit with my hubby eat and then it be off to the den to study for at least 2 hours everynight. LOL not lately, works been kinda busy and I've been going home and spraling on the couch and usually am passed out by 10.
Yes, a true slacker!!! I'm giving myself a good swift kick though, I want to get my A+ done before they change the objectives | |
| thecomeons 2003-02-20, 10:22 am |
| i have seen the new objectives. there's not really that much added. a lot of people could pass it by using the current books and no further study. but don't quote me on that  | |
| jonhiker 2003-02-20, 1:50 pm |
| I try to average about an hour a day. It goes in spurts, depending on other obligations. If it's slow at work, I can do some online studying and save reading and practice for home time(when the fiance will leave me alone). Between doing the taxes and wedding planning, time is getting restrictive. | |
| vincentnl 2003-02-20, 11:25 pm |
| quote:
Originally posted by thecomeons
vincent: your a+ is pretty ideal for the amount of time you are able to study. it should take between six months and a year at that speed.
i took my core after six months. work and family commitments hindered my studying somewhat. i was delayed in taking the o/s portion as i had changed jobs, and had not earned the rights to holidays for another six months. i was certain i could have tested my o/s a fortnight after the core but life's like that.
my only experience was building and upgrading at home, and if i had had better experience, either working in a computer shop on a full or part-time basis, i could have done the exam in a few months.
best of luck to everybody.
I myself am waiting for my current term as Financial Secretary to run out when I shall send out a stern warning to my club that they'd better find me an assistant b4 cautiously going for a third term. Next year's term will be a slow one for me. I will not be as committed. Relying on my e-mailed Q's and A's at the moment to keep me informed. | |
| mystic0463 2003-02-22, 8:14 pm |
| I passed my CCNA exam last week with a 92%, the subnetting questions. pretty much killed me...Anyway, I spent about 2 hours a day at it for 6 weeks..I was taking a CCNA class at the same time, so I had to take the Exam right after the exam before I forgot it all. The class was useless though. I could have just read the sybex book and did the simulation. Now I'm onto CCNP and am expecting take each of the CCNP exams after every 2 months...The sybex books and the Virtual Gold Lab and Transcender got me through the exam...I have no real life experience, but you have to get your foot in the door somehow  ...Anyway, if you get the Sybex books, Virtual Lab and Transcender, and spend about 2 hours a day for about 6 weeks, that should do the trick, it worked for me anyway...The thing is, it has to be 2 hours of INTENSE study a day, that's the trick!....... Big D | |
| Spides 2003-02-23, 3:02 pm |
| I studied on and off for nearly two years before I finally took the CCNA exam. Once they changed it to 607 I knew I had to do it. All the rumours about the pass mark rising to 899 scared me too. Got 936 though!! I know what you mean about subnetting, I have to return to it now and again, how easy I forget when I don't use it... | |
| mystic0463 2003-02-23, 3:27 pm |
| Spides,
also what helped me is I bought about 100 index cards and filled them all with important key points, vocabulary of every chapter. I reviewed them all about once every couple of days. I believe that was a significant part of how quick I was able to pass from the studies. Also, the router simulation really helps. I know many people that have passed without it, but the commands are much easier to remember if you are practicing typing them in...
Big D |
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