[BSDcert] Disclosure of test questions

[David TAILLANDIER]

> - cost (time and/or money) of proctoring (setup and monitoring) a
> hands-on, interactive testing. (The costs may also involve actual hardware
> too.)

I do not understand how setup and monitoring can be more expensive. 
Which setup ?  Just launch a CD.  And for the monitoring, this is 
exactly the same thing as for usual tests.





> - not enough time to cover all the needed topics/skills.

This is why everybody now tend toward adaptive testing. You do not have 
80 questions anymore, but only 30. For the same time.







> How much time does it take to complete other professional hands-on,
> interactive testing? Please share your experiences.

For non interactive testing, I can give what I know :

MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) : you have to pass 7 exams, 
each one consist of 50 to 85 questions, during about 2 hours.
Total = 455 questions / 14 hours / 840 euros

MCDBA (Microsoft Certified Database Administrator) : 4 exams of 55-70 
questions, 2 hours each.
Total = 250 questions / 8 hours / 480 euros

OCA (Oracle Certified Associate) : Very basic certification. I do not 
remember well, but 2 exams of about 60 questions in 2 hours each.
Total = 120 questions / 4 hours / 240 euros

I heard about IBM certifications around 10 to 15 hours too.