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With the release of the final IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 certification test, it seems fitting to restate
Lotus' - and IBM's - test preparation policy. Though the courses, resources and articles listed on each preparation
page are helpful, they represent a beginning in terms of getting to know a given product. Certification, however, is
the end. The finish line where skills are proven and credentials solidified. In the middle is hands-on experience.
This is the best way to prepare for any certification exam. Direct application of the skills learned cannot be
substituted by any other resource. Professionals must spend time using the product and applying their skills. Tests
measure how well an individual knows how to perform tasks associated with specific job roles, not how well someone
memorizes features and functions.
In an effort to become more consistent with other brands, protect our intellectual property and provide greater
service to the certified community, Lotus Software will be creating assessment tests for all future exams; beginning
with our Lotus Connections 2.5 System Administration certification test.
These assessment tests will be accessible via the Sample / Assessment Test tab on the Test Preparation pages. This
means individuals can take these tests online via Prime at their convenience and get an accurate guide as to how well
they know the competencies tested on the actual exam.
These assessment tests will be written by the same experts who write the certification exam, ensuring high quality
questions on relevant topics and maximum coverage of all competencies featured on the certification exam. The best part
is that these tests will be available to any professional for the low price of $30 usd (or equivalent) each. A bargain
for such an accurate diagnostic feedback tool.
Lotus Software has not and will not make actual test questions available for any form of study preparation. These
are the copyrighted property of IBM. Be wary of external internet sites selling practice tests that are not mentioned
on internal IBM sites or listed on the Lotus exam preparation pages. Many have unauthorized Lotus study materials
posted for sale. The IBM Certification Program strongly warns against utilizing these sites. Candidates who are found
to have accessed unauthorized practice tests in preparation for their exam may have their certification test score
invalidated and could be prohibited from testing again in the IBM program.
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