I am trying to get the IBM Technical Certification for BigFix. I took the exam last week and missed passing by 3 questions. My plan is to study more and take the test again. However, they don’t tell you WHAT you got wrong, so how do you know exactly what to study? Thanks.
Yeah that is a pain and I have mentioned it previously to the course writers.
The best you can do is to note the sections you had the most issues with and then use the study guide to go over the content of those sections. The study guide is what is used to template what the questions will be, so if you find a section that you do not know off the top of your head, then check the user and admin guides for more information.
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Sounds like they should tell you what you got wrong so you can study those specific areas.
Here are the objectives and test preparation materials, in case you didn’t have them already.
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If you are going to the Interconnect conference, you can take 1 certification for free, and each subsequent one is $50.
I just added the info about this here: ENDED: BigFix @ Interconnect 2016 - Feb21th->Feb25th
Can you provide a link to the specific test you are referencing?
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The test is C2150-508 EM Fundamentals v. 9.2
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I have read through the study guide, console oper guide, config guide, admin guide and much more. There are still questions that are not covered in any of these docs. Those have to do with troubleshooting problems. I have a very small test environment, so many of those problems just don’t arise. This forum has actually been the best resource I have found. Thanks to all of you.
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That is this test, which is for v9 not v9.2:
http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/tests/ovrC2150-508.shtml
There is also this one that is for v9.2:
http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/tests/ovrC2150-521.shtml
The tests should be similar, but I would probably recommend working to get certified on v9 first before trying v9.2
Of course, now that I read the test info more closely, it looks like the v9.2 certification has more questions, allows a longer time to take the test, and allows a lower score to get a passing grade. All of those factors might make C2150-521 easier than C2150-508
I agree.
This might be helpful: BigFix Documentation & Resources
Also, @BigFixNinja has some recorded presentations about troubleshooting BigFix stuff.
Thanks. I did mean the -508 test (v9.0). I got confused because I am running 9.2.6. I just looked at the -521 test and you are right about the time and questions. Time is not a concern for me as I got through the test in less than an hour. But, seeing as I missed passing by 3 questions, the 74% looks enticing. My concern, however, is that by having more questions, they are covering MORE areas to learn. I might just stick with the dragon I know.
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If you can remember the questions asked, post them here or in a new link and we can answer them together 
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I took the v9.2 recently and cleared it(very close to the pass %). There are questions which are tricky, if it’s okay with everyone. I can post them and get it clarified.
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That would be great. Thanks.
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Took the 508 test (v9.0) and passed, yay! However, it had quite a few tricky ones as well. Seemed a lot like a Microsoft test to me. Not sure what the certification will do for me, but it was free to take, so I did. Maybe if I go next year, I will study prior to going and try for the professional cert? Anyone have that one? If so, what is the difficulty level and also, has the cert helped you at all? I looked at the summary and it looked intense.
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Link me to the professional cert. summary?
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I did the IBM Certified Deployment Professional - Endpoint Manager V9.2 at Interconnect last week. It was not too bad, but there were a couple on there that I am sure were a bit off. I did not study for it, other than a quick view of the study guide, and was able to pass (whew).
Link to cert:
http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/certs/24014003.shtml
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Where do you find the study guides for tests?
I was bummed I didn’t get a chance to get over to the MGM and take a free BigFix certification at Interconnect.
@heagsta I’m not sure the certifications get you much other than something to put on LinkedIn and your resume/CV.
Check here: http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/tests/eduC2150-521.shtml
There is a link for the study guide and the assessment test.
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Congrats!!! I actually cleared this exam too, I read someone mentioned a different certification exam on BigFix!
Yes. The one you took (v9.2) is on deployment. The other one is C2150-508 – v9.0 Fundamentals, which is the one I am studying for, is on the architecture and working with the Console.
I meant to say Fundamentals - v9.0
okay gotcha, Good luck with the certification.