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    Well today I took the 70-536 exam and got a score of 583. Passing score is 700. I felt I did very well, but of course my stomach dropped when I saw I failed. I was really surprised by the fact there was a case study to do. I think that is where I did poorly on. Anyways, I will take another month of prep time before I take it again.

    Jay

    Thursday, July 14, 2011 2:01 AM

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    Don't get too discouraged by this. 

    Not sure if you've seen this link but it contains some good study material http://www.certsandprogs.com/search/label/70-536#axzz1S2oli99W

    Good luck with your next attempt.

    Jeff Wharton
    MSysDev (C.Sturt), MDbDsgnMgt (C.Sturt), MCT, MCPD, MCITP, MCDBA
    Blog: Mr. Wharty's Ramblings
    MC ID: Microsoft Transcript

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    • Marked as answer by Rubel Khan Monday, July 25, 2011 2:46 AM
    Thursday, July 14, 2011 2:59 AM
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    Don't be discouraged. In my experience the scoring is very sensitive to minor variations in your knowledge, so that a little bit of revising can make a large difference in your scores. The case in point: At the time I upgraded my MCSE on Windows 2000 into 2003, which required passing exams 70-292 and 296 (if I recall correctly), I failed both exams with a score of just under 700 points. I had second shot vouchers for the exams, and I took them again a week later after some minor revising. This second time I passed both with a score of over 900. My point is that just a little bit of additional prepping can make a substantial difference in the results.

     

    • Marked as answer by Rubel Khan Monday, July 25, 2011 2:46 AM
    Thursday, July 14, 2011 6:08 AM
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    I agree, the scoring can be very sensitive. I've passed 70-516 a few months ago and I admit I wasn't prepared in depth for every topic, but I took it without second shot because I knew the most important stuff.

    You now have the experience. Just improve where you think you are weak and go take it again soon, don't postpone.

    MCT, MCPD
    • Marked as answer by Rubel Khan Monday, July 25, 2011 2:47 AM
    Thursday, July 14, 2011 11:58 AM

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    Don't get too discouraged by this. 

    Not sure if you've seen this link but it contains some good study material http://www.certsandprogs.com/search/label/70-536#axzz1S2oli99W

    Good luck with your next attempt.

    Jeff Wharton
    MSysDev (C.Sturt), MDbDsgnMgt (C.Sturt), MCT, MCPD, MCITP, MCDBA
    Blog: Mr. Wharty's Ramblings
    MC ID: Microsoft Transcript

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    • Marked as answer by Rubel Khan Monday, July 25, 2011 2:46 AM
    Thursday, July 14, 2011 2:59 AM
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    Don't be discouraged. In my experience the scoring is very sensitive to minor variations in your knowledge, so that a little bit of revising can make a large difference in your scores. The case in point: At the time I upgraded my MCSE on Windows 2000 into 2003, which required passing exams 70-292 and 296 (if I recall correctly), I failed both exams with a score of just under 700 points. I had second shot vouchers for the exams, and I took them again a week later after some minor revising. This second time I passed both with a score of over 900. My point is that just a little bit of additional prepping can make a substantial difference in the results.

     

    • Marked as answer by Rubel Khan Monday, July 25, 2011 2:46 AM
    Thursday, July 14, 2011 6:08 AM
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    I agree, the scoring can be very sensitive. I've passed 70-516 a few months ago and I admit I wasn't prepared in depth for every topic, but I took it without second shot because I knew the most important stuff.

    You now have the experience. Just improve where you think you are weak and go take it again soon, don't postpone.

    MCT, MCPD
    • Marked as answer by Rubel Khan Monday, July 25, 2011 2:47 AM
    Thursday, July 14, 2011 11:58 AM