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Why Microsoft certificates are only good as asswipes

From: Bill Gates <microshaft_bill_gates_at_yahoo.com>
Date: 10 Jan 2002 17:59:44 -0800
Message-ID: <a5e097cc.0201101759.646f984f@posting.google.com>


You look at Linux or Comptia such tests . They at least make you understand
some basics of the area you are taking test in by asking direct questions or using question types such as Fill in the blanks. But if you look at MS exams they are a total joke. Just look at the braindump(there are 100's out there that sell actual questions such as Cert 21 or Troytec whatever) answers and memorize the answers (in most cases you don't even have to read the question). True MS claims it demands a higher understanding but is it true when you don't even have to know what the question is and yet you can answer it ?
Not many of MS tests are adaptive.
True MS has been changing the questions but they are not enough to catch the
test taker. Like I am going to be fooled if you change the name of the company
from Contoso.com to Baldwin.com or if you chaneg the sysadmins name from Joan to
Maria.

If I was a hiring manager,I would give more weight to Linux / Comptia type
exams than MS exams esp if the applicant has little or no experience. At least the Linux dude knows basic stuff howeevr simple they may be Received on Thu Jan 10 2002 - 19:59:44 CST

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