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I don't think changing paper format would change the cheater's world.

If Microsoft will ask descriptive questions the possibility would be someone
else will give paper for somebody...

I would say, if you are saying Microsoft Certified then interviewer should
justify how honest you are... it is not?


"Kline Sphere" wrote:

> >I'm writing a series of articles for Brad Reese and NetworkWorld.com that
> >most of you should be interested in. It's titled "The Cheating Industry that
> >is devaluing IT Certification" check it out.
> >
> >It's currently being promoted on the main Cisco Subnet page of
> >NetworkWorld.com
> >http://www.networkworld.com/subnets/cisco/
> >
> >This is part 1 of the article:
> >http://www.networkworld.com/community/?q=node/13341
>
> the main reason why it is easy for people cheat is down to the format
> of the exams. this is especially so regarding the ms exams, where
> there are no 'written' or lab based exams (which many other vendors
> already do) and no proof of experience in the industry is required.
> until microsoft change the format for these exams, nothing will change
> and ms exams will continue to be considered worthless by all but the
> most stupid of ms partner body shops. if ms wanted to make their certs
> respected, they would have done so a long time ago.
>
> So, as far as ms goes, you should be pointing the finger at them as
> well, because they are the root of the problem and only they can make
> the changes required to make a real difference.
>
> Kline Sphere (Chalk) MCNGP #3
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