I finally finished studying for Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# and the Microsoft .NET Framework Exam. I prepared the same way I did for 70-315. First, I flipped thru the Microsoft Press study book, which I think is a waste of time. Next, I went thru Tim’s Exam Links for 70-320. Finally, I kept taking practice exams with Transcender until I’m in the 90% passing, then I scheduled my exam. My exam day schedule involves taking the exam late in the morning, with a pitstop at Starbucks beforehand to do some last minute cramming and a venti latte to focus the mind.

This exam was a lot more difficult than the last. I thought for sure that I had failed. They asked a lot of questions over things that I didn’t study, like Performance Counters and COM+ Security attributes. I about fell out my chair when I made an 84. I’m still not sure how that happened. I guess I can attribute it the multiple choices and being able to eliminate 2 of the 4 choices. Anyway, I’m moving on to the SQL Server exam so I can get my MCAD.NET certification. Hopefully, it won’t be a year before I get around to taking that, like it for was for this last one.

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