>Jim,
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>I agree that this test isn't the best test i've ever seen, but personally I think that this CAN be a first step to do tests over the internet without the trouble of getting to the examn location, be very nervous, screw your test, get home, wait about 3 weeks, and have a very bad day. I've never done a MS certified test, because the $ it takes as well the trouble to get the test.
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If you've never taken an MS exam, how can you comment on their value? FYI, you get your score immediately, except on a beta exam. The live exams generally are around 90 minutes.