Hi Guys!
Did you know that when you take the beta there is a short survey before the
test starts? This survey is a VERY important part of the beta process - it helps Sun determine which questions are saved and which are tossed out, and it also helps to determine the passing score. The software that presents the exam, records the amount of time you spend on the survey, and in recent beta's, many of the participants skipped through the beta without really reading it. This can really screw up the process, and Sun is considering disqualifying beta candidates that do not really 'take' the survey. So please, take 5 or 10 minutes to read the survey and fill it out accurately.
There have been several concerns about the survey, so let's dispel a few myths:
1 - Doing the survey takes away valuable exam time.
Answer: Evelyn has extended the testing period so that candidates shouldn't have time pressure.
2 - The testing software will alter the question set I get because of the survey answers I give.
Answer: Nope! There are only two sets of questions in the beta - each covering about 60% of all the candidate questions (so there's a little overlap). No matter how you answer the survey, you will get the same set of questions!
3 - If I say I'm an expert I'll be graded more harshly.
Answer: No again - the grading is entirely objective, your answers are either right or wrong.
So don't worry, be happy, take the survey and appreciate that you're getting a free chance to be certified!
Bert
[ April 15, 2004: Message edited by: Bert Bates ]