I would agree, the Krutz book was easier for me than other recommended
references, because it is more structured and help me to focus and study.
It also humbled me in pointing out areas of weakness that I could find
further material for. However, I would not recommend anyone assume they can
get through the quizzes in this book and subsequently pass the exam. I
haven't found any one reference that will do that -- which I think speaks to
the integrity of the exam and certification.

Paul Klahn

-----Original Message-----
From: Gregory Tucker [mailto:gregory_a_tucker@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 10:25 PM
To: Thad Horak; CISSP Study
Subject: Re: Book Opinion

A friend recommended this book, and the general consensus on Amazon is that
this is the best overall study guide. I am studying it now.

Because the scope of the test is so broad, it looks to me that the book
cannot possibly be sufficient study in all areas, especially in areas where
you have limited experience. But in areas where you have good experience
(especially several years ago) then it is a good brush-up.

There is one chapter for each of the areas in the CBK. At the end of each
chapter are some test questions. It looks to me like the questions are
designed to test comprehension of the material in the book, rather than to
mimic questions on the actual exam. Though I am not entirely certain of this

observation (not having taken the exam yet), so far it is my biggest
criticism of the book. Otherwise the book seems to be a fairly good and
complete overview of topics in the scope of the exam.

Anyway, I was planning to review the Prep Guide to look for areas of
weakness, study deeper books in those areas, and then review the Prep Guide
again before the exam.

Regards,
Greg

Thad Horak wrote:

> Hi all, I was hoping to get some opinions back on The
> CISSP Prep Guide, written by Ronald Krutz & Russell
> Vines. Has anyone used this as a reference for
> preparing for the exam? Did you find the content
> covered useful? Anything you didn't like about it? I
> am looking to add it to my existing exam material.
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Thad
>
>
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