Re: Why Microsoft certificates are only good as asswipes

"Bill Gates" <microshaft_bill_gates_at_yahoo.com> wrote in message news:a5e097cc.0201101759.646f984f_at_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.
Direct questions are the eaisest to answer. CCNA test uses numerous direct questions that requires only a good memory.

> 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 ?

Do a search for linux or rhce braindumps on google, you will find some. As the tests become more popular there will be more braindumps.

> 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.

Agreed, the pool of questions is limited, because the material is limited. MS needs to conduct regional lab tests for candidates. One on one in the lab will seperate the paper wannabe from those that have true skills. Until MS adopts lab testing the MCSE will remain worthless.

> 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 Sat Jan 12 2002 - 14:14:23 CST