ITIL 4 Foundation Certification Examination Tips

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ITIL 4 Foundation Certification Examination Tips
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Introduction

• High-end training courses are becoming the next
  talk-of-the-town. This is a direct result of
  increasing competition and diversification of the
  market. With the existing rush to jump-up the
  success ladder, Certification examination assures
  that a person has the desired knowledge before he
  or she can be proclaimed to be capable of passing
  examinations.
• While certain certification examinations are
  individually monitored by various certification
  training providers, ITIL is governed by AXELOS to
  maintain the standard. In this article, we will
  discuss a few tips that will help you in clearing
  the ITIL 4 Foundation certification examination.

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Before taking up the examination

• Read before you start It is always a good idea
  to do your homework before you take up any
  certification. Try to identify if the
  certification meets your objective. In the
  further steps, read about the exam patterns,
  types of questions that are asked and experience
  of other professionals who have taken up the
  examination. This will help you understand the
  patterns and the type of questions that you would
  be facing.
• Ask questions There is nothing as
  not-important in ITIL. With almost everything
  related in ITIL, missing out on one topic can
  hamper the complete learning experience. Make
  sure you ask as many questions as you need to
  understand the topic.

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• Make lots of note it is a good idea to note down
  something that you find difficult. Notes give you
  the opportunity to revisit and relearn. 
• Real life questions While most of the training
  provider includes real-world case studies, it is
  always good to ask how ITIL 4 relates to your
  work experience. The questions asked in
  examinations testes your knowledge of ITIL It is
  possible to miss out on small nuances that might
  be created during real-life implementations.
  While ITIL treats the five Life-cycle stages as
  distinct units, they often overlap in real life
  implementations.
• Take up mock examinations Mock examinations help
  you get acquainted with patterns, types of
  questions and helps in evaluating your
  preparation. Work through the answers that you
  got incorrect until you understand.

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While taking up the examination

• It is not unheard-of people panicking during the
  examination even after decent preparations. While
  it is natural to be exited and have jitters just
  before or during examinations, a couple of steps
  can be reassuring.
• Allow yourself enough time before examination It
  is always a bad idea to start an examination in
  haste. Make sure you have everything you need for
  the examination. Take time to fill in all the
  required information before commencing the
  examination.
• Do not Panic With almost 60 questions and 40
  questions to answer, you almost have one and a
  half minute to answer each question. However,
  keep an eye on the clock to avoid spending too
  much time on a single question. If you do not
  know the answer to any question, skip it. You
  will come across a couple of straight forward
  questions. Avoid overthinking but make sure you
  read the question completely.

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• Eliminate options Elimination of options is an
  age-old strategy while taking up any
  examinations. Elimination of options that you
  know are incorrect for certain makes it easier
  for the correct answer to jump out to you. Pay
  attention to keywords like not, could, must,
  incorrect, best as they will indicate towards the
  correct answer.
• Answer a question from ITIL perspective rather
  than your personal perspective You might have
  some differences with the standard ITIL practices
  based on your experience. Answer the questions
  from the ITIL perspective rather than your
  personal perspective.
• Revise at the end It is always a good idea to go
  through your answers at the end.

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Post-examination endeavors

• You have given the examination the task is
  almost done. Contrary to the general belief,
  giving examination is not the end. There is a lot
  of things that you could do.
• Dont fret over the result Do not be anxious
  about the result. You will get the results within
  two business days and a hard copy of the
  certificate within one to two weeks. Meanwhile,
  you can read more about ITIL, success stories and
  new developments in the spectrum.
• Give your training provider constructive
  feedback It is always nice to share with your
  training provider what you liked about the course
  or areas in which they can improve.

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• Post-certification endeavors There are a lot of
  things that you can do post-certification that
  can add value to your knowledge. You can compare
  your experience with that of your friends.
  Discuss real-life applications of ITIL 4
  practices. Encourage other staff members who can
  benefit from the certification to take it up.
• Attend conferences Conferences and seminars are
  good methods to keep up with the latest industry
  trends and developments in IT service management.

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