How to Prepare for an Exam

All Microsoft exams have a set of objectives outlining the topics you need to understand to achieve exam success. This is a good place to start to determine the topics covered. You can then determine which ones you need to obtain study material for.

An abundance of resources available both online and in print can be used to prepare for an exam. Microsoft's Web site is a good source of information pertaining to both the exam itself and for in-depth coverage of exam topics. Due to the popularity of the MCSE certification, there are also a number of printed study guides and online resources. Some of the resources you might find useful include

• The Windows 2000 product CD. One of the best resources you can use when preparing for an exam is the help included with the operating system. It usually covers different aspects of all the technologies included with the operating system.

• The Microsoft Training and Certification Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/default.asp provides links to exam resources and describes how an individual should prepare for an exam.

• The InformIT Web site at http://www.informit.com/examcram2/index.asp provides an abundance of information about certification exams and how to prepare for them.

• Microsoft training kits. Microsoft Press publishes study guides for the different certification exams, including exam 70-216. You can find more information about the training kit at http://www.mspress.microsoft.com/findabook/list/series_ak.htm.

• Microsoft TechNet . This monthly publication provides information on the latest technologies and topics, some of which pertain to the exam topics covered in 70-216.

• Classroom training. For those who can afford the price of classroom training, many companies offer courses designed for preparing students to pass the exam.

• The Exam Cram 2 series. The Exam Cram 2s have always been a popular resource for exam preparation.