Exam D0316 - DIficult level of questions

[Górgias]

Guys, regarding the difficulty level of the questions, is it the same as the level of the labs in the course? Another thing, in some labs, YAML files are provided for us to make adjustments and complete the activities. In the exam, are any YAML files provided as well

[eurodrigolira]

I'm taking the exam on Monday so that I can be prepared to answer your questions!

[hunter86_bg]

In the labs the MetalLB Operator will be preconfigured and I'm hoping it will be the same on the exam.
The labs in the course provoded some shortcuts like the YAML files for some objects and I'm hoping the exam will reflect the knowledge gained in the training.
Of course, 'oc explain' will be the last line of defense for me.

[Chetan_Tiwary_]

@Górgias Red Hat exams are not simply the reproduction of course labs and exercises to be precise. The course is just a recommended learning path for the exam objectives.

Regarding the exam question's difficulty level, no one can tell you about that since it is violation of exam NDA. As I am certified in EX316 - I can tell you that all the exam objectives are covered in the course and if you can do all the labs in the course by yourself - you are  in a very good position to clear the exam. Like all other exams, Red Hat exam tasks are also balanced with a mixture of difficult , medium and easy tasks.

Refer the exam objectives here : https://www.redhat.com/en/services/training/red-hat-certified-specialist-openshift-virtualization-ex...

[eddielau]

@Chetan_Tiwary_ regarding exam questions, is it compulsory to use the oc command instead of the web console?

If a question provides the option to use either the oc command or the web console, can I use the web console to make edits, or is using the oc command required to score marks?

I'm trying to maximize my score since I’m just getting started with OpenShift, especially after OpenShift Virtualization was launched.

[hunter86_bg]

Both the UI and the cli tool change the definition of an object stored in the ETCd so it doesn't matter how you do the task but the outcome of it.
Recently I failed my EX316 despite doing the course labs more than 3 times, so keep in mind that the exam is not an exact mirror of the course.

[Travis · Accepted solution]

@eddielau -

Generally speaking you can use whichever way makes you feel most comfortable. I typically go with whichever is faster depending on the situtation. The exams generally tell you what to do, but generally don't specify how to do it as the end result is what is needed.

Sometimes, the WebUI is easier and faster, sometimes it is the CLI (depending on what you are trying to do).

[Chetan_Tiwary_]

@eddielau I totally agree with what @Travis mentioned, I too follow the same.

It should not be hard and fast to use either of them but rather it is what to use which will work faster and efficiently. For example, if I need to edit a yaml, I definitely will prefer CLI. For tasks like creating service or route or enabling node migrations or stopping / starting VMs - the web console seems faster.

[eddielau]

Thank you both @Travis and @Chetan_Tiwary_  for clearing up my doubts.

After reviewing the exam objectives, it seems that only the task "Prepare nodes for maintenance using the CLI" specifically requires the CLI. For everything else, I’ll try to familiarize myself with both methods and figure out which one works best for me.

[Chetan_Tiwary_]

Great @eddielau Also to note : Read the exam instructions and question tasks carefully to get what the question is asking.