Good material; Difficult reading.

I have little experience with VC++ and was using this book and exam to better my understanding. This book offered alot of good help, but like most MS Press training kits, is not focused on real exam preparation as much as on giving alot of details (even if the exam doesn't require those details).

This is my 6th MS exam (3 NT4 , 2 SQl7, and VC6). I have always used MS Press training books (I like the depth), Transcenders, and sometimes TestOut material. All my other exam scores have been over 800, but this exam was in the 500s (but enough to pass). I also spent more time going over this material.

The reality is VC++ a detailed subject area, and I blame my low score more on my lack of experience than on the book. Also for the first time, Transcenders only gave practice on half the material. I didn't use TestOut.

Remember also these exams are really geared for those already comfortable with the material. The book says it covers the exam material, not that it prepares you for the exam itself (though the title "... for Exam 70-015" may give you another impression).
The thing about the MS-Press books is you have something that is useful beyond the exam.

I gave the book 3/5 because I passed the exam mostly on this material. More exprerienced VC candidates will do well, I suppose. I thought it was difficult reading (alot of detail), not enough diagrams, and not enough summarizing of key exam points. Be prepared to go over the material, making your own "exam-geared" notes.

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