I keep trying to lighten the tone, but sadly you like my jokes 
You don't know where I am, and frankly I find your tone condescending and judgmental.
I'd struggle with life on a daily basis if I didn't know what I was doing. Much real learning on how to manage networks and systems starts in a live environment, not in books... But I got here by knowing my stuff. Reading books, using flash cards, watching videos and any other tools available to me. Like almost all involved in the industry.
I didn't have to re-sit any exams when doing my diploma or LPIC certifications... and there's no dumps for those. 
There is no "holier than thou" stance to be taken when learning. You either know what you are doing or you don't. I would say it is a fool who doesn't use every available tool to their advantage when learning, and another type of fool who only uses dumps to parrot learn answers.
Clearly we have difference of opinion on this arlattimor. I hope that's okay. 
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My opinion on the use of such instruments is that it is a form of Cheating. It is also the opinion of Cisco, CWNP, Microsoft, CompTIA and every other I.T. Certifying Authority out there. But it's ok we can Agree to Disagree. Have yourself an enjoyable evening. 
