Guide Rating -

The download and installation of the quizzer was quick and easy. The quizzer opens in a small and simple window which displays the available options and exam subcategories. A couple of clicks and I was on my way. The questions are presented and answered with an intuitive interface that is easy to adapt to. My only complaint was a feature in Simulated Testing Mode that allowed me to step back through each question and toggle between my incorrect answers and the correct answers. This is a useful feature but an odd button would randomly appear as I went through my questions. I am still not sure what it was. This was minor, and the overall interface was clean.

The first thing you will discover when using this product are the three exam modes:

• Adaptive Testing Mode
  The Adaptive Mode is extremely effective as a study tool. Multiple choice is eliminated and you are expected to draw from your own knowledge base to fill in the blanks. If you do not already know your stuff, you will not get through this easily. This is where you will really define your weak areas.
• Study Session Mode
  The Study Session Mode allows you to select the number of questions and focus on a particular subcategory of the exam. In this mode you can also immediately view the answer and explanation for each question.
• Simulated Testing Mode
  Simulated Testing Mode is timed and goes through the same number of questions found on the actual exam.

If you go through each mode as intended, you will get a reasonable picture of how well you can expect to perform on the actual exam. Within each mode, Beachfront also offers the following features:

• Detailed explanations for each question.
  
• A historical analysis that tracks your success with each category of the exam.
• Exam sub categories that reflect the actual exam objectives.

Bottom Line

If you are searching for a online practice exam with good practice questions that will help you define your strengths and weaknesses for a particular exam, you don't have to look much farther than BeachFront. At prices ranging from $79.95 to $299.95 (the 70-210 rings up at $149.95), you get a good study tool at a somewhat reasonable price. Be sure to check out Beachfront Direct's web site and take the virtual tour to get a really good idea of what to expect for your money.