How to prepare for CLA-R

[Chuan]

Yesterday I took the CLA-R sample exam and felt like it is really difficult to pass it without spend time studying related materials.

Could anyone please give some suggestions on how to prepare for that? What is the most effective and efficient way, what materials should we refer to?

Thanks in advance!

[crossrulz]

The LabVIEW help for all of the functions you did not fully understand.

Advanced Architectures course for the process questions

I know there are other good materials, but I am going blank as far as ones that will be good to study with.

[JÞB]

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@Chuan wrote:

Yesterday I took the CLA-R sample exam and felt like it is really difficult to pass it without spend time studying related materials.

Could anyone please give some suggestions on how to prepare for that? What is the most effective and efficient way, what materials should we refer to?

Thanks in advance!

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There is a strong alignment between the LabVIEW Core I and II material and the CLD-R

[crossrulz]

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@JÞB wrote:

There is a strong alignment between the LabVIEW Core I and II material and the CLD-R

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Jeff, careful.  The OP was asking about the CLA-R.  It is a lot more random LabVIEW trivia with design flows and architectures thrown in.  Many years ago, I was informed that the goal was for a CLA to get a 75%.  70% is passing.  So very little room for error.

[Chuan]

Well, looks like CLA-R exam is much harder than CLA exam. The thing is that most people do not have time to review all documents to cover all trivial things, do you know a better way to prepare?

[PeterFoerster]

While I can't really help you with your CLA-R prep, I'd like to add two alternative solutions:

1.: I think it is possible to just do the CLA test and get recertified that way. If you truly think that is easier, it might be an option.

2.: A far easier and free way to get recertified is recertification by points. Have you been to any NI events recently? Given any presentations there? Coached any CLDs or multiple CLADs? You can accumulate points for all that and if you have enough, get recertified.

The list can be found here.

[marybarth]

thank you for answer! I find what I need

[wiebe@CARYA]

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@crossrulz wrote:

I know there are other good materials, but I am going blank as far as ones that will be good to study with.

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I'd recommend English, if it's not your native language..

Esp. double negatives like "What is not a drawback of utilizing sibling LVOOP classes within polymorphic VIs?" and "Which part of this diagram is NOT a failure to separate interface from implementation?". 

The questions are overly complex, but there are also 4 overly complex answers.

It's more a dyslexia test than anything else.

At least, the prep CLA-R is...

I also think my chances are better with the normal CLA. If it wasn't so hard to do it online (and near impossible to do at a location), I'd even be willing to spend 3X as much time on it.

[JÞB]

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wiebe@CARYA wrote:

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@crossrulz wrote:

I know there are other good materials, but I am going blank as far as ones that will be good to study with.

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I'd recommend English, if it's not your native language..

Esp. double negatives like "What is not a drawback of utilizing sibling LVOOP classes within polymorphic VIs?" and "Which part of this diagram is NOT a failure to separate interface from implementation?". 

The questions are overly complex, but there are also 4 overly complex answers.

It's more a dyslexia test than anything else.

At least, the prep CLA-R is...

I also think my chances are better with the normal CLA. If it wasn't so hard to do it online (and near impossible to do at a location), I'd even be willing to spend 3X as much time on it.

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In my opinion (well informed by previous closed communications with NI Certifcation,  Certification@ni.com )

The CLD and CLA examinations focus only on practical application of relevant experience.   The WRITTEN tests, (the recertifications,) were ALWAYS intended to examine the subjects theoretical knowledge of programming using LabVIEW as a vehicle for implementation. 

I've always given ++ for those I have met that chose to "continously develop" their skill with knowledge. 

The practical written exams should NOT be taken without any semblance of academic rigger.   Take the courses, take notes, review related forum threads (post questions!) Then, and only then, post more questions about your understanding of programming.   Then adapt all of that to your specific needs and goals for the objectives of your business needs.   Then post some more!

Of course,  I am merely 1 Knight of NI (LabVIEW Champion Emeritus) Certified LabVIEW Consultant (former NI Alliance Partner as 8-Ball Consulting)

[wiebe@CARYA]

That means the tests are the wrong way around.

When you do CLA, you only have theoretical knowledge, because you didn't build the practical side. Then, after 1 recert by points in the first month, 8 years later you have to do the CLA-R, while all you have is practical knowledge, and lost all theory.

That, and almost every question is debatable, and so are 1, 2, 3 or even 4 of the answers.

It pays to learn the example CLA-R (questions and answers) by heart. 2 questions where in my real exam and I got them wrong the first time, and the 2nd time too. I simply don't agree with the answers, but if I have to do it a next time I'll play the game...