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Summary: Good, but can be much better!
Review: I decided to get this book as it seemed to be the only one on the market that targeted the 3 exams I wanted to take. I am happy to say I passed all three exams (first-time around) using the book, AND the designer help database. I recommend buying this book if you've not taken any courses or don't know what might be on the exam.
However there were so many errors, typos e.g. Design Locking and Document locking were mixed up, sometimes the wrong diagram was being displayed for the section; I became somewhat distrustful so I used the designer help database extensively to confirm what I was reading! (That probably made me better prepared for the exam)
Make sure you also get hands-on experience!!!
Rating: 
Summary: Excellent Resource
Review: This is an excellent study guide. Bankes and Hatter have the rare ability to present very technical material in a way that is easy to read and understand.The layout is outstanding. Each chapter is a major section of one exam. All of the key concepts are listed and defined. There is plenty of information, but no more than necessary - just as a good study guide should be. One very nice touch is addition of a "cram sheet". This is a removable sheet written in a small font with all of the key concepts you need to know to pass the exams. Great idea guys! While the technical information excellent, I also appreciate the "real world" advise given. They offer suggestions on seat choice, strategies for difficult questions, etc. It's obvious the authors are not strangers to certification process.
Rating:
Summary: Excellent Resource
Review: This is an excellent study guide. Bankes and Hatter have the rare ability to present very technical material in a way that is easy to read and understand. The layout is outstanding. Each chapter is a major section of one exam. All of the key concepts are listed and defined. There is plenty of information, but no more than necessary - just as a good study guide should be. One very nice touch is addition of a "cram sheet". This is a removable sheet written in a small font with all of the key concepts you need to know to pass the exams. Great idea guys! While the technical information excellent, I also appreciate the "real world" advise given. They offer suggestions on seat choice, strategies for difficult questions, etc. It's obvious the authors are not strangers to certification process.
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