To turn this around a bit maybe. In the best exams I've seen relatively few questions need to be asked. It's the borderline candidates that require probing questions.
That's the same for both tests actually.
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Given that Paul's test took like 8 hours, we now know why 
I can't confirm Paul's findings though. Having had the privilege of being part of around 50 MCI tests so far, it differs. The easiest ones have been mostly like a conversation, where it's just flowing, the hardest have been the ones where one needs to probe since answers don't come easily, and questions might have to be refrased to get and answer. Now alot of the tests have been done in different languages, and some with interpreter, so some of it can easily be chalked up to misunderstandings in wording, so I wouldn't claim that the ones with most questions have all been borderlines.
I'll dig out some actual questions tonight Brian.
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I can't confirm Paul's findings though. Having had the privilege of being part of around 50 MCI tests so far, it differs. The easiest ones have been mostly like a conversation, where it's just flowing, the hardest have been the ones where one needs to probe since answers don't come easily, and questions might have to be refrased to get and answer. Now alot of the tests have been done in different languages, and some with interpreter, so some of it can easily be chalked up to misunderstandings in wording, so I wouldn't claim that the ones with most questions have all been borderlines.
I'll dig out some actual questions tonight Brian.
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Hi Windknotz88,
I am basically in the same situation as you, with the exception that I haven't signed up for the test yet. I sort of plan to do it next year but nothing is decided. Anyway, I have from time to time shared your frustration. Seemingly there is no end to the scope of knowledge you need. At other times I feel more relaxed.
Something that calms me down is to think of the test as a class, albeit with very inquisitive students. In a way it is just that, a fly casting lesson. Of course there is more to it but if you feel confident while teaching you should be fine I think. Well, as long as you have the answers for a great deal of questions, and a depth in knowledge.
I think you will do great anyway.
Cheers, Massew
I am basically in the same situation as you, with the exception that I haven't signed up for the test yet. I sort of plan to do it next year but nothing is decided. Anyway, I have from time to time shared your frustration. Seemingly there is no end to the scope of knowledge you need. At other times I feel more relaxed.
Something that calms me down is to think of the test as a class, albeit with very inquisitive students. In a way it is just that, a fly casting lesson. Of course there is more to it but if you feel confident while teaching you should be fine I think. Well, as long as you have the answers for a great deal of questions, and a depth in knowledge.
I think you will do great anyway.
Cheers, Massew
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How about Lou's post?windknotz88 wrote:All master instructors ( of any legitimate governing body) in the Sexy loops community:
I've set a testing date for the MCI exam in the spring. I've pounded the representative test questions ad nauseum. I'm looking for test questions that you might ask candidates. I'm looking for curve balls. Any series of questions you could ask me would help me so much in constructing my study guide.
http://www.sexyloops.co.uk/theboard/vie ... 007#p33007