Question for everyone,

I have already taken A+ & Network+ exams and I am curious to know how M$ compares to the Comtia exams. I realize that the M$ exams generaly allow more time for testing and there are generaly 50 questions on the M$ exams but I am curious to know from those who took both Comptia & M$, how differentare the 2 besides the obvious like Comptia is general and m$ is specific. I guess what I am looking for is that M$ more wordy in the questions?

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MS questions are extremely long and usually deal with troubleshooting scenarios. The question types are a mixture of multiple choice, drag and drop and simulations. In term of the vagueness of a question, I think MS does a good job of keeping it to a minimum as opposed to some CompTIA questions where you may question what is exactly the BEST answer.

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You really don't get the short, quick hitter type questions on MS exams. Some questions are very wordy. At times it can feel like you are being tested on your reading comprehension skills as much as your technical knowledge. Yes, in general, the depth of knowledge on particular subject material on a given exam is greater than that of the CompTIA exams. CompTIA exams seems to cover a lot of subjects, but the depth of knowledge required on those subjects is not that great.(know a little about a lot of things). MS exams cover less subjects, but the depth of knowledge required is greater, and some of the material overlaps between exams. The 210 and 215 exams are good example of material overlap between exams.

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Thanks all, This will help me with preparing for the 210 & 215 exams, This brings up another quick question, with the overlapping of exams, especialy between 210 & 215, how should a approach taking these 2 exams? should I take them on the same day? within a week of each other?

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Take them when you're ready. I usually study one exam at a time. After I pass the exam, I start studying for the next exam. I know some people who study all the core exams before writing any test.

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I was hoping that would be an answer that someone said.

Another thing that is puzzling me tho, When you and other people say "writing any test", is this the same meaning as "taking the test"?

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I agree with aznluvsmc. I study for one, take the exam, move onto the next one. With 210 and 215 you'll find various views on which to take first, some say 215, others say 210.

I took 210, then 215. I found 215 to be easier because there of the overlapping material from 210. Others say do 215 first because there are 'server' type questions on the 210 exam. My point is regardless as to which one (210/215) you study for first, it will make studying for the other one easier.

btw - 'writing' an exam means the same thing as 'taking' an exam. You'll also see people refer to exams as 'papers' as well.

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Thanks all,

The CBT I am currently using for studying combines 210 & 215 which was the reasoning for the question. I will continue on studying the 2 at the same time yet take the exam one at a time with studying each one very well.

I will keep all posted on my progress.

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You can cram for A+ and Net+. I was able to enter the test room, dump all my knowledge onto the scrap paper (Well Known ports, OSI model, IRQ's, cable length requirements, etc). I had practiced filling up two pages worth of info. About 80% of the test was actually covered on my "dump" sheet. My 70-210 was a lot different. I'm not sure cramming even helped. I answered most questions based on my experience with W2K Pro. The questions were fair and were things that I had seen because I had actually done them. I didn't get any "what is the minimum amount memory to install 2000 Pro." It was all scenario based. The Microsoft Press books are good for the labs. Really helped. Hopefully this approach works when I take 70-215 (soon).

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Originally posted by kevlapp
Question for everyone,

I have already taken A+ & Network+ exams and I am curious to know how M$ compares to the Comtia exams. I realize that the M$ exams generaly allow more time for testing and there are generaly 50 questions on the M$ exams but I am curious to know from those who took both Comptia & M$, how differentare the 2 besides the obvious like Comptia is general and m$ is specific. I guess what I am looking for is that M$ more wordy in the questions?

My question make sense?

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