Hi Guys,

I tried the GPEN practice exam and scored 90%. I have been preparing for the exam since feb. I actually found the questions pretty easy.

How difficult is the actual exam compared to the practice exam. 

I am giving myself 3 weeks of practice to brush up the topics that I found I am weak in. I hope this is enough.

Cheers

With a 90% on the practice test you should be good to go on the actual exam.  I have found that the GIAC practice tests are a very good representation of what you can expect from the actual exam.  On the tests I have taken so far I scored with in a percentage point or two of my last practice test.  I do agree with BillV that the actual test is harder but I don't think it is harder content as much as it is additional pressure because it is "for real".  If you are still a bit concerned I would recommend reading and taking with you Ed Skoudis's "Counter Hack Reloaded".

Ed wrote the GPEN course and this book is a great resource for anyone wanting to take the test.  Good Luck on the test!

That's it, I am buying this book!
I have heard too many good things about it!

HI staff,

I am new @ the site as I need advice guys,
I am almost finished SANS GPEN and I am going to start practice test. I take Course self study.
I will take the actual exam within two weeks.
in the actual exam, Does the questions are very different than practice test or practice test will support me confidence to pass the exam as the questions will be very similar to practice test. this exam make me nervous!!

Cheers!!