Tips for the ISM Examination?

Hi - I made this a new thread because you're asking two interesting questions. The first question (what is the passing score for the ISM exam) was answered here.

You can search through the discussions for an answer to your second question (tips for passing the exam). You may want to start with this thread by Sebastian, he documented his experience of studying for the exam.

Anyone else have a suggestion for Robin?

From a program perspective, we always recommend that certification candidates look here    to find much of what they need to prepare for the ISM exam.

The exam description describes the topics covered in the exam, anyone studying should use the exam description to be sure that they can explain each of the topics described.

The free practice test is also on this page.  The best way to use the practice exam is to:

• Learn (whatever way you choose....ILT, ISM book etc.) and study
• Review the exam description and work through each of the topics to ensure that you're familiar and comfortable with each
• Take the free practice exam
• Use the practice test feedback to idenitfy any areas you may need to study additionally

Passing the practice test doesn't guarantee that you'll pass the certification exam, but it's a great tool for you to determine your readiness.

Hope that helps!

My tip is the Thorough Study of ISM Book by EMC. Having your basic SAN NAS Concepts clear. I can guarantee you that if you will read the ISM Book thoroughly  you can surely pass the EXAM.

Anuj

Agreed, the book is a must for this exam. It's funny that guys would pay so much for test cheats and not buy this book. It is such a deal and has all you need. I would suggest holding off on taking the practice test until after you have gone through the book once. Then you will have a good idea of where you are at. A word of warning, if you see a question on the practice test, it will not show up on the real test ;-)

Go for ISM book... its increadible

Sanjit Kumar

hey guys.... thanks for the tips.. and yes i read the whole book, twice, and i pass my emc exam!

i must say its really helpful and that i learnt alot in the process....once again THANKS!

Congrats !!

Great job! Congrats!!

Hi Vipul,

Welcome to the community and congratulations on clearing your ISM certification.

Hope you found the book useful and even i used it while preaparing for ISM.

Now you are a part of comunity, make your way and share with the people.

Have a great time ahead.

Varun

HI everybody...

I would like to tell thanks a lot to all of you.I never interacted with the people in the communinty.I always took a review from the community.I follwed the tips which are given by people.I cleared ISM certification with 90%.I read ISM book twice.I Prepared note of ISM book.It helped me  to clear certification.

Congratulations on passing the ISM (E20-001) exam!

It's nice to know that the comments posted by our community members helped you with your study plan.

/ddProven

Congrats!! Now you are eligible to access the Proven Professionals ONLY community, and you can also become an advocate for the storage industry.

Looking forward to hearing more from you!

Thanks Gina,

I am looking forward in advocacy  for storage industry.

I just took and passed the test earlier this week.  Seemed the passing score needed is just over 60%.