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How is LabSim provided?
LabSim is supplied as a web-enabled product, with one CD required for each student.
This enables students to study anytime, anywhere with progress and results recorded to the Internet when their computer next connects to the web. The student can use the CD on any computer, anywhere - as long as an internet connection is available. A comprehensive lab manual is also included to help students work through the course. Online activation is required for each student as they have to create an individual account on our secure server. Instructor reporting tools enable their progress to be monitored.

What is the minimum spec of the machine required?
Hardware: Pentium II 400; 45MB free hard disk space; 128MB memory (256MB recommended); 24x speed CD-ROM; supported sound card; mouse. Video requirements: SVGA monitor with SVGA video card (2MB VRAM), 24-bit depth, 800x600 resolution.
Software: Windows 98, Windows NT with Service Pack 4, Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows XP. Internet Explorer 6. Windows Media Player 6.4 or later.

Do I need Internet access to access the content?
Yes, Internet access is required at all times when using LabSim. Although the learning content is stored on CD, the lesson plans, student tracking and progressions are held on our server. Students will need to be connected to the Internet at all times to maintain access to the LabSim navigation tools and to update their records.

Can I use LabSim CDs for ever?
No. Each CD is provided with 12-months access to student navigation tools and reporting. At the end of the year, unless renewed, the student account is deleted and they will be unable to access the navigation tools.

How long do is it recommended that each LabSim course takes?
We recommend that each LabSim course is scheduled to be completed in 40 hours.

What is the success rate of passing the exam after studying with LabSiM?
A recent survey in the US has shown that 86% of students, who have studied for vendor-led certification exams, passed first time!

How is the student's progress tracked?
Instructor and administrator accounts can be set up on our server. As students progress through their course, their test results and exercise activity are recorded to our secure server. The instructor can log on to their account to check latest progress and generate student, class or school-level reports.

How many questions are included with ExamSim?
Approximately 200 questions per course are provided. In practice mode, the questions are drawn randomly from the question pool. The answers are also randomized in multiple-choice format to ensure the student gets a unique test each time they take it. In self-study mode, every question in the pool is presented.

Can the students study from home?
Provided they have a connection to the Internet, students can use their CD on any computer at home or at college.