How to pass MCP certification and get good results

MCP certification demonstrates ones expertise in applying Microsoft technology in today’s real world. In order to acquire a MCP certification you have to pass the entire certification exam provided by Prometric Company. There are several different professional certification provided by Microsoft. Prometric. MCP exam can be booked from Prometric website and should be taken at prometric test centres are mostly based in private companies or local colleges spread in different countries around the globe. The exams are provided in different language to suit native speaking candidates.

There are specific requirement for each MCP certification most of MCP certification level require at least two core exams and at least one elective exam. There preparation guides available at Microsoft website. Most of the candidates in each certification have a certain level of professional experience though it’s not a requirement. The professionally experienced candidates have high likelihood of passing the quite extensive certification exams.

How to pass MCP certification exam

  • First ensure to check the exam requirements in advance for timely preparation. Most of the MCP certification exam are sub divided in to two i.e. the core exam and electives. The core exam is compulsory and covers all the basic material. Candidates have an option of choosing from several electives exams for most types of certification.
  • Make good use of Microsoft e learning programs or classroom training which can be found in various institutions world wide. Choose the classes that are compatible to your work schedule either evening classes or weekend classes
  • Try out specific learning method that has been proven to work effectively. For instance having set up a home network, choose a relatively easy book from the training kit, read it severally chapter by chapter ensure you understand the tricky concepts discussed.
  • Ensure you are well versed with the exam format which keeps changing to adapt to the real world. Exam format entail various types of questions that make up a MCP certification exam such as simulation questions, drag and drop, hot areas questions, test let exam format among others. The Simulation type of question has been introduced lately to test the candidates’ knowledge on real life application of different Microsoft technologies.
  • Visit Microsoft website to get the most current information about MCP exams and take their practice exams. Practice exam helps in examining ones readiness for the certification exam.
  • Purchase study books that have different types of practice exam. Tackle the questions provided at the end of each topic, compare your answers with the one provided at the back of the book. In case you don’t understand some of the answers provided you can refer that particular topic from other relevant books.
  • Having a study partners with different strength and weaknesses is also quite helpful. Studying alone may lead to boredom and hence low morale but in a study group you are able to motivate each other. Choose your partner carefully for a study group of between 5-7 peoples. Ensure you meet regularly for group discussions on exam topics.
  • The best way to pass MCP certification test is experience. There numerous ways of gaining experience for instance you may volunteer for a non profit organization or volunteer at your friends business.
  • Flash cards are also helpful for revision purposes. They are important in facilitating understanding of various terms and terminologies of Microsoft products
  • Don’t pressure yourself the night before the exam; relax if you are well prepared. Most people find the last time as a time of cramming so that its fresh in the mind come the next day, they most probably end up achieving the opposite.
  • Ensure you are well versed with various formulas and host IDs; this could be quite helpful in a TCP/IP test. Set up a home network this helps one in understanding and conceptualizing the network system. There are system administration exercises that will require one to have a experimental network. A home network basically comprises of two computers interconnected by a small hub
  • To pass the NT exams the best book would be mastering Windows NT server 4.0, by Mark Minas. Read it as many times as possible to grasps all tough concept such as NTFS permissions, how to configure TCP/IP and so on.
  • To passnetwork essentials don’t limit yourself to books covering that exam, read wide variety of books since the exam covers a variety of Microsoft topics,the LAN time encyclopedia of networking will be quite helpful try it out.

Finally understand that passing is a mental thing, set your mind to success and take the necessary steps. Believe in yourself, just as the saying goes what you visualize materialize, be the change you want to see.

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