Chapter 9

Preparing for the Test

Ideally you are 2 to 6 months away from taking the test. The first thing you should do is a general review of all knowledge areas, including a sample test. That would give you an idea of where to focus your study. For instance, if you have worked with elicitation for a long time and are very comfortable with those techniques, you should focus more time outside the area of elicitation. However, if this is not your strong suit, study it hard, since it is normally a heavily tested topic.

Some people find that forming a study group is a great way to force some discipline into their study habits. However, the study group needs to be well organized, and often the biggest benefit comes from preparing presentations for ...

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