AppStore Practice Exam App for Certexams Updated

The exam engine for CCNA, CCNP, A+, JNCIA, and other practice tests has recently been updated. The new exam engine app supports the following in-app purchases:

  • Comptia A+ Core 1 practice tests
  • Comptia A+ Core 2 practice tests
  • Comptia Network+ practice tests
  • Comptia Security+ practice tests
  • Cisco CCNA practice tests
  • CCNP ENCOR practice tests
  • CCNP ENARSI practice tests
  • Juniper JNCIA practice tests
  • CCST Networking practice exams
  • CCST CyberSecurity practice exams

The exam engine supports several features includeing day/night mode, adjustable font sizes, learn and exam modes, reporting and bookmarking.

A screenshot of the multiple choice questions (MCQ) is shown below. As can be seen, you can opt for night mode or day mode. The other screenshot shows MCSA type question where only one right answer a candidate has to choose from multiple answers given. Download the practice exam engine from the MAC Store and install it free. In app purchase is available and free evaluation provided.

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Check out the download: Practice Exam Engine for CCNA, CCST, and Comptia A+ Core

Advantages of practice exams for IT certifications:

Practice exams play a crucial role in preparing for certification exams such as CCNA, CCNP, and A+. Here are some advantages of incorporating practice exams into your study routine:

  1. Familiarity with Exam Format:
    • Practice exams simulate the actual exam environment, helping you become familiar with the format, question types, and time constraints. This reduces anxiety on the actual exam day.
  2. Identifying Weak Areas:
    • By taking practice exams, you can identify your weak areas and focus your study efforts on those specific topics. This targeted approach improves your overall understanding of the subject matter.
  3. Time Management Skills:
    • Practice exams help you develop effective time management skills. You’ll learn to allocate your time wisely during the exam and avoid spending too much time on a single question.
  4. Realistic Assessment of Knowledge:
    • Practice exams provide a realistic assessment of your knowledge and readiness for the actual exam. They gauge your understanding of the material and highlight areas that may require additional attention.
  5. Building Confidence:
    • Successfully completing practice exams boosts your confidence. Confidence is key on exam day, and the more comfortable you are with the material and the exam format, the better you’ll perform.
  6. Reinforcement of Concepts:
    • Repetition is a powerful learning tool. Taking multiple practice exams reinforces the concepts you’ve studied, helping to solidify your understanding of the subject matter.
  7. Stress Reduction:
    • Exposure to exam-like conditions through practice exams helps reduce stress and nervousness. Familiarity with the testing environment contributes to a calmer and more focused mindset during the actual exam.
  8. Feedback and Explanation:
    • Many practice exams come with detailed feedback and explanations for each question. This allows you to understand the reasoning behind correct and incorrect answers, enhancing your learning experience.
  9. Benchmarking Progress:
    • Practice exams serve as benchmarks to measure your progress. Regularly taking practice tests throughout your study period helps you track improvements and adjust your study plan accordingly.
  10. Simulation of Real-World Scenarios:
    • Some certification exams, especially those related to networking like CCNA and CCNP, may include scenario-based questions. Practice exams often incorporate such scenarios, allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations.

You may check out our practice exams for IOS (AppStore) here:

https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/anand-software-and-training-pvt-lyd/id1189885869

Simexams.com Author Software Update – Cloud Version

SimExamsThe CBT (Computer Based Test) software has been updated recently to the cloud platform, wherein, all the tests are administered via web app. The advantage of using the cloud platform is that one can access and administer the author and exam software from a central location. We are still providing the off-line version of the software for those who require local environment (site local).

Various features of the software include the following

    • Multiple choice single answer (MCQA) and Multi Answer (MCMA)
    • Drag-n-drop (Image and Text) : Text Drag and Drop can be used for interactive Match the Following type questions, where as Image Drag and Drop allows to identify multiple components on the image provided in questions.
    • Hot spot type: here the candidate needs to identify the correct spot/component on an exhibit
    • Fill in the blanks: In this type of question candidate is given a phrase ,sentence or paragraph with one or more blank spaces. Candidate must type correct answers in provided blank spaces to complete the phrase ,sentence or paragraph.
  • Testlet type: Here the candidate needs to answer two or more questions after reading a passage or a scenario.

Checkout the home page for Computer based exam software and download free trial version.

iOS Apps For Cisco CCENT, and CCNA Revised

Anand SoftwareAnand Software recently revised it’s iOS apps for several exam sims. The important updates to the iOS apps include the following:

– New questions added
– Randomising questions in learn mode.
– Night mode and full screen option while taking exam.
– Bookmarking questions learn mode and exam mode.
– Option to retake bookmarked, unanswered or incorrect questions while
taking exam.
– Improved flash cards with support for images.
– Exam configuration (changing exam time and number of questions per exam)

Few of the features are showing in the screenshots below:

    1. Exam - MCQsThe screen displays a Multiple Choice Multi Answer question type.  Two modes are available, one is Learn Mode and the other is Exam Mode. The display pertains to Learn Mode and contains Question ID (unique to each question and used for providing feedback on the question), Flash Card, Exhibit (option), question and answers. The navigation buttons include Show Answer, Notes (which you can enter for future review), Reset (resets the selected answers, Previous, Next, Review (We will see this screen later), and End Exam. The option Send Feedback provides a means to the candidate to seamlessly provide feedback to the author about the specific question without leaving the exam environment.  Feedback, particularly about any errors in the question or flash card is considered immediately. Exam mode is very similar to Learn mode except for a fixed time timer, and the absence of a few options like Show Answer.
    2. Review Exam

exam questions reviewThe exhibit displays the Review screen of the exam questions. As may be seen, candidates have the option to review 1) Bookmarked questions only, 2) Incorrect questions only, 3) Un-answered questions only. These options allow us to review only intended questions and save time and effort in preparing for exam. The question ID is unique and needs to be quoted when reporting any inconsistency or mistake in any given question. We will see a few more such screenshots below.

Review Question Screen: Given below is the question-answer screenshot in questions review mode.

3. Review Question
The display corresponds to a wrongly answered question. In this example, there are a total of 10 wrongly answered questions. The displayed question ID i 510. If you click on the Explanation, a brief explanation is presented on the displayed question. Right answers are indicated by Green high-light and wrong answers by Red color. Other options in the Nav bar are as usual.

4. Flash card Screen:

This screen corresponds to the Flash card of Question ID 510. The flash cards provide detailed explanation of the answers as well as the topic concerned.

Check out the iOS apps for iPhone on Apple iTunes store. The products are available in Free and Full versions. Free version is limited to 60 questions whereas the Full version contains 300+ questions (varies depending on the exam). Check out the following links for more info and free download:

There are several more apps available for CCNP, CCENT, Comptia A+, Juniper JNCIA, and others. Check them out at AnandSoft iTunes Apps Store.

SWRegn.com Website Update

The website, swregn.com, a digital products download and licensing website has been updated for extended product support. Now, it is possible to download and install mobile apps including android and ios apps. The following mobile apps are available to download and install:

Comptia A+ Essentials (mobile version for android and iphone)
Brief description of the product is given on the page. The exam objectives include the following:
1.0 Hardware 34%
2.0 Networking 21%
3.0 Mobile Devices 17%
4.0 Hardware & Network Troubleshooting 28%
The mobile app consists of 400+ questions with flash card explanations.

Comptia A+ Practical Application (mobile version for android and iphone)
The exam objectives consist of the following:
1.0 Windows Operating Systems 29%
2.0 Other Operating Systems & Technologies 12%
3.0 Security 22%
4.0 Software Troubleshooting 24%
5.0 Operational Procedures 13%

The mobile app will have 300+ questions with detailed answers and explanations.

Comptia Security+ (mobile version for android and iphone)
Comptia Server+ (mobile version for android and iphone)
Cisco CCNA (mobile version for android and iphone)

The CCNA mobile app include the following exam objectives:

1.0 Network Fundamentals 15%
2.0 LAN Switching Technologies 21%
3.0 Routing Technologies 23%
4.0 WAN Technologies 10%
5.0 Infrastructure Services 10%
6.0 Infrastructure Security 11%
7.0 Infrastructure Management 10%

The app will have 400+ questions with answers. It is among the best rated apps on GooglePlay. Note that simulation type questions are not available in mobile apps due to screen size limitation. You need to buy desktop version of the software for full functionality.

Cisco CCENT (mobile version for android and iphone)
The CCENT app covers the following exam objectives:

1.0 Network Fundamentals 20%
2.0 LAN Switching Fundamentals 26%
3.0 Routing Fundamentals 25%
4.0 Infrastructure Services 15%
5.0 Infrastructure Maintenance 14%
Note that the simulation type questions are not included in the mobile apps, as the screen size is smaller. You need to try desktop version if you want full set of questions.

CCNA ICND2 (mobile version for android and iphone)
ICND2 together with CCENT is required to be passed for obtaining CCNA certification when you are pursuing the two-exam route. You can also appear for CCNA exam (single exam) instead of going through 2-exam path. A bit of prior experience is recommended if you choose single exam path for CCNA Certification.

CCNP Route (mobile version for android and iphone)
CCNP Switch (mobile version for android and iphone)
Juniper JNCIA, and others.

Please checkout the website for more information, and download. Note that desktop versions (Windows 7/8/8/1, and 10) are already made available.

The mobile versions are low prices, and doesn’t support simulation type questions wherein bigger screen area is required to view and answer the question.

AnandSoft Releases Exams Simulator for CCNA(R) for iOS devices.

We are glad to announce that Anand Software and Training Pvt Ltd. is now making it’s software available for iOS platforms, like iphone and iPad. The company has recently made avaiable free CCNA exam simulator for iOS devices. You may find the link to AnandSoft store here:

https://itunes.apple.com/sg/developer/anand-software-training-pvt/id1189885869

We will be making available other practice tests over the coming weeks, please check out the link for more available practice tests.

You may download CCNA practice tests for iOS here:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/exam-sim-for-ccna-200-301/id1502950892?ls=1

The exam simulators are available for Android smart phones and other devices already.

Update (17/2/2017):

We have released iOS version of the following products:

RETIRED:

  • CCENT(iOS)
  • ICND2 (iOS)
  • CCNP Switch (iOS)
  • CCNP Route (iOS)

Check out the same. The full versions will be made available during the coming day, and will be posted accordingly.

Desktop Windows versions are available here : CCNA CCENT, CCNA ICND2, and CCNP

Disclaimer: CCNA(R) is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems(R) and duly recognised. Anand Software and Training is not affiliated with Cisco(R) Systems, or any other company.