I just recently took and passed the Windows XP 70-270 exam. I had previously taken the following exams (in chronological order) beginning with 70-297, 70-290, 70-294, 70-284 and 70-291.
Even though I waited this long to take the XP 70-270 exam, I was a little surprised to find that I had a perfect (1000) score on this particular test.
Anyway, this completes my requirements for MCSA and leaves me one test short of MCSE. (I plan to start studying for the 70-293 after Vacation. I think I probably should have taken it right after 70-291.)
My study recommendations for the 70-270 are to be thoroughly versed in Share/NTFS permissions, Windows XP install situations and knowledgeable of IE security settings (especially if you don't encounter settings different from the defaults in your day to day activities).
I used an older copy of Exam cram 2, but since it was a pre sp2 for XP version I found it lacking. What benefited the most was hands on experience, and second was Microsoft's own Self Study book. I also used Self Test software, but be sure to understand the explanations and do not just try to memorize the answers.
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