Fezmid Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I'm taking a training class for the cert next week, and have to decide whether I want to take the exam in December or wait. If I take it in Dec and fail, it costs me $500 as my company only reimburses when I pass... So there's a bit of pressure. Just curious if anyone here has it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjeff215 Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I'm taking a training class for the cert next week, and have to decide whether I want to take the exam in December or wait. If I take it in Dec and fail, it costs me $500 as my company only reimburses when I pass... So there's a bit of pressure. Just curious if anyone here has it. 847167[/snapback] I'd take it. The sec. world hasn't really interested me mostly because our sec. department is full of FBI agent wanna-be weenies.... "We need to investigate the situation before the purpetrator reconfigures the logging components to tamper with solid evidence ::snort snort::." I'm surprised they don't talk into their speaker phones using 10-codes. Honestly though, that one's probably worth it. I rack most of those up there with the extended support on an RCA; just another way to bring in more money from customers. CCIE, CISSP, RHCE, some of the developer certs - those are probably worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 First day of class was fine. I already know most of the concepts from my job, as well as from my CS degree, so I think I'm ok. The only thing I'm worried about is that the instructor said the actual test questions (as opposed to the practice questions) are very convoluted. So we'll see... Just have to make sure I pass so that I'm not out $500! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjeff215 Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 First day of class was fine. I already know most of the concepts from my job, as well as from my CS degree, so I think I'm ok. The only thing I'm worried about is that the instructor said the actual test questions (as opposed to the practice questions) are very convoluted. So we'll see... Just have to make sure I pass so that I'm not out $500! 850446[/snapback] When I took one of the Java tests (which I never use) it was worded all goofy like that. I passed it, but I wasn't so sure going through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 First day of class was fine. I already know most of the concepts from my job, as well as from my CS degree, so I think I'm ok. The only thing I'm worried about is that the instructor said the actual test questions (as opposed to the practice questions) are very convoluted. So we'll see... Just have to make sure I pass so that I'm not out $500! 850446[/snapback] just do it , everyone at the wall is with you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted November 29, 2006 Author Share Posted November 29, 2006 just do it , everyone at the wall is with you . 850617[/snapback] Is everyone on the Wall going to chip in for the "Fez lost $500 on a stupid test" fund? If I fail, there'll be a lot of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodBye Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Is everyone on the Wall going to chip in for the "Fez lost $500 on a stupid test" fund? If I fail, there'll be a lot of 851186[/snapback] Wow, Fez what a potty mouth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 Wow, Fez what a potty mouth! 851222[/snapback] That's me I just registered for the test... Not only do I have to fork over $500 (which I'll hopefully get back since I plan on passing), but the test is on December 17th -- the day we play the Dolphins!!! So if I fail, it's a double whammy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 Well, I took the test, and.... I have no idea how I did. As one of the other guys who took the test said, "It's a crap shoot." The wording on the test is terrible and is simply a way to try and trick you up. It doesn't test what you know, it tests how well you can decode what they're saying and pick the answer that they want you to (not necessarily what the right answer is... ). Oh well, cross my fingers and wait and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodBye Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Well, I took the test, and.... I have no idea how I did. As one of the other guys who took the test said, "It's a crap shoot." The wording on the test is terrible and is simply a way to try and trick you up. It doesn't test what you know, it tests how well you can decode what they're saying and pick the answer that they want you to (not necessarily what the right answer is... ). Oh well, cross my fingers and wait and see what happens. 869630[/snapback] Hope you passed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Well, I took the test, and.... I have no idea how I did. As one of the other guys who took the test said, "It's a crap shoot." The wording on the test is terrible and is simply a way to try and trick you up. It doesn't test what you know, it tests how well you can decode what they're saying and pick the answer that they want you to (not necessarily what the right answer is... ). Oh well, cross my fingers and wait and see what happens. 869630[/snapback] Don't worry Fez... All that practice on PPP will pay off! You will be fine... Crossing my fingers for ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Well, I took the test, and.... I have no idea how I did. As one of the other guys who took the test said, "It's a crap shoot." The wording on the test is terrible and is simply a way to try and trick you up. It doesn't test what you know, it tests how well you can decode what they're saying and pick the answer that they want you to (not necessarily what the right answer is... ). Oh well, cross my fingers and wait and see what happens. 869630[/snapback] Hope things went well and you passed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Don't worry Fez... All that practice on PPP will pay off! You will be fine... Crossing my fingers for ya! 869828[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 Guess what? I passed!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Congrats Fez! I think that you are the first certified CISSP that I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Guess what? I passed!!!!!!!!!! I am very happy for you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodBye Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Right on Fez!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomcat Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 U R 'Da Man....congrats.... Now which is greater, Kirk or Picard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Holy Mother of God I thought *I* was a nerd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Holy Mother of God I thought *I* was a nerd. No Joe that is TURD... TU... TU! Sorry, couldn't resist... Congrats Fez! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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