MCSE Study Tips for Dummies [Paperback]

Curt Simmons (Author), Patrick Terrance Neal (Author)

Book Description

Series: For Dummies | Publication Date: January 5, 1999

Sample Test Questions Included!

The Essential Roadmap to Certification! Quickly get answers to all your questions about the MCSE exams — so you can get on with your studying! More than a standard study guide, MCSE Study Tips For Dummies^® is a unique compendium of wisdom that includes everything from study plans to test-taking techniques to last-minute preparation tips.

The Proven Dummies^™ Way to Get Certified!

1. Assess whether you're ready to pursue certification — time-wise and knowledge-wise
2. Get on the MCSE track that's right for you — Choices Checklist included
3. Track down more practice exams and study resources online
4. Develop a personal MCSE study plan
5. Find out techniques that help you remember
6. Sharpen your study skills — taking notes, making flash cards, and dealing with boredom
7. Prepare for the new MCSE adaptive exams
8. Hone your test-taking skills — including interpretive and problem-solving techniques
9. Practice, practice, and practice — practice questions included!
10. Pace yourself on the day of the exam — and relax!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

About the Authors Curt Summons, MCSE, MCT, lives in Dallas and makes his living as a free-lance writer and Microsoft technical trainer. He is particularly interested in operating systems and internet technologies and has developed custon sourseware, including an MCSE Study tips class. Patrick Terrance Neal, MCSE, MCT, is an independent contractor, who teaches seminars on how to study for the MCSE exams.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (January 5, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764504843
• ISBN-13: 978-0764504846
• Product Dimensions: 17.1 x 9 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,214,648 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Neal, December 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: MCSE Study Tips for Dummies (Paperback)

As an MCT, I'm recommending this book, as I'm recommending Mr. Neals' other books, to my MCSE classes. I have just received my copy and I'm already reading and noting information to pass along to students....specifically, buy this book! Students today need a good refresher in studying. The skills touched on in this book are often overlooked in secondary education. The subjects can be so boring that it's hard to hold students' attention. As I discovered in his Windows 98 book, Patrick Neal can explain something so matter-of-factly, that it's almost enjoyable to read. Although I wish there was a little more depth and additional topics, including some broader reviews of basic study habits, Mr. Neal has delivered a good first effort.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Motivator!, July 7, 1999

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This review is from: MCSE Study Tips for Dummies (Paperback)

Found this book to be just the shot in the arm I needed! Gaining an MCSE is a daunting task and this book has helped a lot in learning how to "eat the (MCSE) elephant, one bite at a time"

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good Exam and Study Info but OUTDATED !, July 31, 2000

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This review is from: MCSE Study Tips for Dummies (Paperback)

This book is worth $10 or less and is too outdated...it was written in late 1997! The book concentrates on the NT 4.0 part of the MCSE course, and those exams are slated for retirement this year. The book is filled with fluff - It gives many locations for info found at Microsofts website. MS gives you this info for free if you just do some minor clicking around and reading on your own. Anyone who is considering MCSE should be very familiar with MS's website and this info already! If your not, you probably shouldn't be trying to get certified! You need more experience! This book does offer good info for developing study methods and habits. It offers one or two good strategies for taking the exam and does give some fair advice about the exam process from start to finish. That is it as far as valuable info goes! The majority of this book is spent telling you about the MCSE exam track, the free info at Microsoft.com, and other minro stuff. If this book was updated AND the price was lowered OR the writers drop the fluff and put in more heavy, detailed facts this would be a worthy purchase. I returned this book 7 days after I got it!