Test Help

Spears

30-01-2005 13:40:56

If you find yourself having a problem with any of the Shadow Academy exams please post your questions here. Also do not ask for answers to exam questions. If you can't find an answer to a question on the exam ask where you can find the info not just the answer.

Sunflash

31-01-2005 11:01:28

Oooooh, first question. :D Anyway, I am wondering how to write unrhymed iambic pantameter? I have had trouble figuring out how to figure out what the symbol count is for words and such.

Thanks,

Kir

31-01-2005 21:00:51

Ok well first here is a description:

"Iambic pentameter is the use of five “feet,” in each line, each foot containing two syllables (there by ten syllables total), and an alternation on stressed and unstressed syllables"

Now let's look closer at an example:

"Was this the face that launch'd a thousand ships"

When you read this (it's from Marlowe's 'Dr Faustus') outloud you can hear that it follows a natural beat. Something like this:

da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM da-DUM
(weak STRONG / weak STRONG / weak STRONG / weak STRONG / weak STRONG)
Was-THIS the-FACE that-LAUNCH'D a-THOU sand-SHIPS

Hopefully this helps

Sunflash

02-02-2005 11:12:26

Yeah, thanks. I have been struggling with that for months now. Everybod else tried to explain it, but it just didn't make sense. However, for some reason your explanation makes much more sense. Thanks again. :D

Anonymous

19-02-2005 23:40:55

how long does it take to recive the results of the test of lore? >:) :@ :@ >:)







"darkness is your friend embrace the dark side and become stronger"

Spears

21-02-2005 14:49:55

Usually around 24 hours or less

Macron Sadow

27-02-2005 01:36:28

Hi, I was wondering how long it takes to get Krath test of wisdom results. I bet those guys have to do a lot of reading so it takes awhile!

Kir

27-02-2005 13:49:59

None of the exams should require more than 24-48 hours before you get your results.

Brujah

07-04-2005 18:12:56

I have read in the Apprentice Skills section of the Shadow Academy that there is a practical exam as well as the Test of Lore. I am under the impression that the Test of Skills is what this refers to, but I have no idea of how to take or pass this exam as it is not mentioned any further than that. Could you clarify?

Thanks

Spears

07-04-2005 19:28:53

There are 3 different tests of skill, one that tends to focus on each Order. http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/...ordstudies.html
Simply pick an Order and you can see the Test for each order. The tests are Agility, Endurance, and Wisdom.

Kraznor

10-04-2005 02:03:11

If you find yourself having a problem with any of the Shadow Academy exams please post your questions here.  Also do not ask for answers to exam questions.  If you can't find an answer to a question on the exam ask where you can find the info not just the answer.



Where do you find the information on position lists, cause there doesnt appear to be a seperate tag button

Spears

10-04-2005 13:58:29

http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/dsc/index.html

Should have all the information you need.

Súrion

12-04-2005 08:43:49

I am currently trying to achieve the rank of Protector, but I am not sure what the requirements are. If someone could post them here or give me a page to go to it would be a big help.


(Sorry if I posted this message in the wrong place, I guess it should have been in General Discussion)

Spears

12-04-2005 10:23:47

Well on way is contacting your Clan, House, or Team leader most Clans have a list of things that will get you promoted thru the opening ranks. However a more general list of activites and those specific to the Shadow Academy can be found here.
http://www.darkjedibrotherhood.com/dbjedi/.../sa/career.html

Kraznor

18-04-2005 22:05:13

I have read in the Apprentice Skills section of the Shadow Academy that there is a practical exam as well as the Test of Lore.  I am under the impression that the Test of Skills is what this refers to, but I have no idea of how to take or pass this exam as it is not mentioned any further than that.  Could you clarify?

Thanks



You can do CORE Tests or any order and skills tests, for instance grammar test

Macron Sadow

20-04-2005 10:58:15

For those of you doing the Dark Jedi meditation exam, here's a pointer. If it says describe, a short single sentence won't do it. Just a thought, been noticing this a lot lately. cheers!

Bane

26-11-2005 20:39:01

I have taken a few tests recently. It's been over 24 hours and I havnt'r heard a response on at least one test (MSN Messenger, there might be more tests not sure what I jave done lol). Any ideas, guys?

Halcyon

26-11-2005 22:32:38

Be patient as a 24-hr turnaround for tests is never a given. Wait a week. If a test still isn't marked, then contact the Headmaster. But until then just sit tight

Anshar

26-11-2005 22:33:10

Give the test graders a bit more time; at least 48 hours. Also, since its the holidays, its probable that not everyone will have access to the internet as often as possible. But, keep us informed if things don't get graded very soon.

Macron Sadow

12-12-2005 09:53:54

If you submit a meditation test with no answers, you will get a zero. *shrugs*
Been happening a bit as of late.

Sunflash

09-02-2006 11:56:30

*COURSE ANSWER CENSORED*

So there is my code to the question on number five of the PHP Course. I am not sure if it is right because I can not figure out how to test it in my browser/ how to get apache to work. This is an easy language, but as all programmers and web desingers know, you can't release something without error checking. Will someone help me?! :S


Edit -- You got the right answer, except you forgot to close one " and forgot one semi-colon, but I don't deduct points for that as you could've debugged that one with one or two runs on your webserver. Anyways, I've removed the answer so other people won't submit your answer to the course :) -- JaM3z

Anonymous

13-03-2006 18:33:24

hi umm i was looking at diffrent tests and found Master of Dark Lore but i cant realy find the link to it can u help

Anshar

14-03-2006 01:05:53

The Master of Dark Lore is not a test that can be taken, but rather one of the degrees. The degrees are handed out at the discretion of the Headmaster and the Grandmaster, though we may at times ask clan summit members and other dark council members for their imput.

Anonymous

15-03-2006 00:31:34

well how do u get the deggrees i understans that they hand them out but do you have to comps or some thing?

Quejo

15-03-2006 02:01:51

I'm not 100% sure on this but I believe you get one for working as a member of the Shadow Academy staff, kinda like an award.

Anonymous

15-03-2006 09:59:23

oh thank you

Scyrone

15-03-2006 21:59:35

I had a few questions:

1. In some exams they tell us to download certain programs, but what if we can't download them, and how do we know the downloads are not messed up in some way?

2. I have some ideas for exams. How do we give the ideas to people to see what we could do with those ideas?

3. I wanted to do the Krath CORE exam, but when i go to the Krath website then it says that it is under construction, and it seems difficult to find the answers when looking all over the DJB, like it says. Can the test somehow be remade?

4. There are many courses that say 'Basic' in them, like 'Basic Lightsaber Combat', will there ever be advanced levels for stuff like that? And couldnt there possibly be an 'ACC Advanced Course'?

Anshar

17-03-2006 21:36:56

Here are some answers to your questions:

1. If you cannot download something, there's not much that we can do, especially if it is a problem with another website or, say, a restriction from a parent. Every program listed on the SA courses is legit. There should not be any problems with any of them (at least in terms of viruses, spyware, etc.).

2. Ideas for exams can be sent to me (ansharkahn@gmail.com). However, I'd like you to wait for a few more days, say until March 21, before sending any ideas to me. My staff is not full, yet, so I want to hold off on new courses right now. But, do write the ideas down and you can send them in to me.

3. The Krath website seems to be working now, at least for me. Try going to it again (I got an automatic redirect). The history page is still up and running.

4. Advanced courses could possibly be made for anything that currently says basic, or anything like that. Someone will have to write the advanced courses, though. Anyone can write the course, but there is more work involved than simply writing the notes and making some questions.

Current plans call for a complete overhaul of just about every course, ranging from spelling and grammar mistakes in the course notes, to getting the notes all in one place, to making certain the questions are best suited for the course. So, a lot of the problems with the current tests and notes will be dealt with.

Macron Sadow

14-05-2006 00:09:36

Here's a note in regards to the Lightsaber basics course:

Given the current update in policy on saber-staff wielding, the answer for the appropriate question regarding saberstaff usage will also work as an answer.

Rich Gun

19-05-2006 01:15:12

I'm having trouble with geting the Lightsaber Guide to work what should I do. I need that info. for the test.

Macron Sadow

19-05-2006 11:58:24

Hmm, if it won't open on the web you might try downloading a copy and then opening it...

Ricco Vao

11-06-2006 08:53:33

alot of the links dont work, i think they are either old links or just not been typed right. Or it is my computer but i dont thinks so???

Anshar

11-06-2006 21:11:06

If you could be more specific about which links aren't working, we can get them fixed (whether SA or general DB).

Also, with the lightsaber guide, remember that it is a PDF file, so you need Acrobat to read it. I've tried the link and I didn't have a problem, other than it did take it a bit longer to open that I expected.

Korroth

08-04-2007 05:06:38

I was wondering if we could use our character history, or at least parts of it, for the Test of Wisdom.

Anshar

08-04-2007 16:22:45

I was wondering if we could use our character history, or at least parts of it, for the Test of Wisdom.



Absolutely. Events and people from your character history certainly influenced your character's decision to come here, so it makes perfect sense to put them into the story about your character.

Ziguarath

13-05-2007 09:28:21

I submitted the Photoshop exam over a week ago now and no Pass/fail email I submitted the question part of the test through the usual web based format and sent the picture via email, I was wondering if the examiner is on LOA at the moment?

Anshar

13-05-2007 21:11:26

I submitted the Photoshop exam over a week ago now and no Pass/fail email I submitted the question part of the test through the usual web based format and sent the picture via email, I was wondering if the examiner is on LOA at the moment?



If the EP is on leave, I'm not aware of it. I've e-mailed him about it; please keep an eye out for a notice, and let me know if the problem persists. Thanks.

~AK

Scyrone

14-05-2007 12:53:22

I recently took the Krath CORE exam and I failed it, but I was given a suggestion to look deeper into the Krath history and logics. Is there any place that I could go to see more deeper knowledge on the Krath or is the Exam papers the only things possible study?

Dismal

14-05-2007 17:09:36

Wiki :D

Ziguarath

14-05-2007 17:24:34

Ok I failed the exam saying I didnt submit the Image for the Photoshop Exam thankfully I keep all my sent mail :) the reply I got saying I failed was sent from a different email to that I sent the graphic too (which was the email addys on the exam page) I have forwarded the mail with the 2 addressees as listed on the exam page to hm@darkjedibrotherhood.com.

As the mail is forward it shows the date time and who it was mailed to hopefully this clears up the issue about me not answering Question 10.

Thanks Headmaster I appreciate your assistance in this matter and know you are a very busy man and would be grateful if you can review this but I think the submissions have got confused or maybe the addys on the exam are out of date.

Zig

Anshar

16-05-2007 22:26:00

Sorry for the late reply. I've got your submission, or at least the resend you sent in. I've sent an e-mail to the EP. You should have a result soon.

Scyrone

17-05-2007 07:13:18

Wiki :D



Something better that won't possibly contradict itself or have weird info about it?

Anshar

17-05-2007 10:41:36

The Krath Core exam, the new one that was put up not to long ago, got its information largely from the original exam notes, the Brotherhood Codex, and theforce.net

Some of the questions were designed to make you think a bit, rather than the simple cut and paste answers for older tests. The EP can offer the best insight into his comments, but I'd wager that he wanted you to read the notes again and think about how their history affected them.

Contact the EP for suggestions/recommendations.

Scyrone

18-05-2007 13:02:42

Thank you. The only real thing I messed up on was the History. I wondered why the section about Tiamat wasn't put in the actual history section, because I got confused on what happened during that time.

Roche

18-05-2007 13:57:27

Actually, I have been waiting for a result from the EP of the Photoshop Exam for some time now. Can anyone check it for me?

Thanks.

Anshar

19-05-2007 14:26:28

I've e-mailed the EP.

In the future, any issues with delayed test results can be sent directly to me in my e-mail. You should try e-mailing the EP before coming to me, though. But, one way or the other, we'll make certain it gets done.

stuka

29-09-2007 22:19:17

If you find yourself having a problem with any of the Shadow Academy exams please post your questions here.  Also do not ask for answers to exam questions.  If you can't find an answer to a question on the exam ask where you can find the info not just the answer.

Camord

13-01-2008 12:36:37

Just to clarify something that's for all exams: I must use ONLY the materials within the DJB/SA pages or I can add some details on my own knowledge/rpg sources books and stuff.
Example: Describe a Chiss
I go for the ACC species part or can add details from the rpg books like Alien Anthology for d20?

thanks

Anshar

13-01-2008 22:54:25

As long as it is canonical information, you should be ok. The ACC guide only gives snapshots of many races, but it is by no means complete.

Drichar Deis

08-02-2008 04:48:34

HELP! Having dramas sourcing the information for the ACC Iniates course,

10. If you had 5 points in the Quarterstaff/Pole Weapon slot, 5 in your Strong hand custom slot, and 4 in your Off Hand custom slot, can you use an Electrostaff or Iridonian Double-Bladed Fighting Pike?

17. According to the Force Pool System, how many times can anyone between the DB ranks of Apprentice and Novice use Telekinesis? Why?

20. Applied Knowledge: You are in a battle with an Elder of the Brotherhood. Your CON is at 12 and your Elder opponent decides to use Force Lightning, from which you cannot escape. They have an INT of 19. What kind of reaction would you have?

Any help would be gratefully accepted.

strats

08-02-2008 07:19:53

For 10 and 17, you just need to look around. I'll give you a hint about taking exams. It helps a lot if you read the course notes. Also, expand your search. Your information may be in the Codex, it also may be listed somewhere in the ACC compendiums. If you still need help, reply back. You won't find anyone willing to give you the answers, so do a bit of research. Also, as for 20, just read around and you'll figure it out.

Drichar Deis

09-02-2008 15:50:38

Another problem:

Q12 of the lightsaber test

the 2 ways to treat the crystal?

I go onto the lightsaber guide and the page i think its on every time i click to go to it, i get:

Illegal operation

ACRORD32 caused an invalid page fault in
module ACRORD32.EXE at 016f:0054af8e.
Registers:
EAX=00000000 CS=016f EIP=0054af8e EFLGS=00010246
EBX=00000036 SS=0177 ESP=009ef938 EBP=009efa00
ECX=01e61a24 DS=0177 ESI=01e55a40 FS=4a67
EDX=00000030 ES=0177 EDI=000002a5 GS=0000
Bytes at CS:EIP:
8b 38 8b 46 60 48 59 3b d8 59 73 21 8b 46 70 48
Stack dump:
01cb33b8 00000036 000002a5 01e55a40 0002085c 0054adb3 01e55a40 00000036 01e55a20 01e55a20 006263be 00000416 00000025 01e52f20 00000021 009efa34


Is there anywhere else i can get the info i need?

strats

09-02-2008 20:58:54

I can't help you there, maybe it's a problem with the site. You'd have to contact someone who know's what they're doing. I'm just here to help every little bit I can.

RevengeX

09-02-2008 22:24:36

That's a problem with Adobe Reader. Do you have the latest version? http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Drichar Deis

10-02-2008 06:27:48

Yeah Ive got the latest version, version 5.05.

RevengeX

10-02-2008 08:33:34

The latest version is 8.1.2.

DyrSkera

12-01-2010 17:10:58

how long does it normaly take to get youre results back? ...i submited several tests about 5 days ago, just dont want to do them agin.

Windos

13-01-2010 01:45:36

My fiancee had to wait over two weeks for one of hers :P

Malik

13-01-2010 08:44:43

Should only take 2-3 days as far as I know.

Sanguinius

13-01-2010 11:29:08

Due to the RoS occuring atm, certain exams might take longer to grade. However if you've been waiting for over 72 hours then your best bet is to email Taig and Aabs with the exam info and your id so they can check it out for you.

kazumi

23-07-2011 15:47:24

I find that very strange. All other exams will I receive for each other. :roll: This are all my exams:

Dark Brotherhood Basics Jul 10, 2011 75%
IRC Basics Jul 24, 2011 88%
Sith Core Jun 30, 2011 77%
Obelisk Core Jul 11, 2011 100%
Old Republic History Jul 7, 2011 75%
Lightsaber Studies Jun 25, 2011 93%
Advanced Lightsaber Studies Jun 27, 2011 100% :? :wink:

Old Republic History, Dark Brotherhood Basics and IRC Basics I only failed once. Only in the stupid ACC I failed 3 times. :? :?: 3 times consecutively is me never happens.

kazumi

23-07-2011 17:43:42

If you find yourself having a problem with any of the Shadow Academy exams please post your questions here. Also do not ask for answers to exam questions. If you can't find an answer to a question on the exam ask where you can find the info not just the answer.

Hallo. I took 3 times the ACCexams and I failed 3 times. See here:

kazumi (12449)

This message is to inform you that you have failed with a score of 52.

Your skill is growing, but you need to further your mental prowess and understanding. Please take the time to examine the tomes of knowledge available to you, and attempt once again to complete this course. If you have any questions concerning this or any other course, do not hesitate to contact the course instructor.

We look forward to completing your training.


Comments by the Docent/Professor:
You had question 6 partially incorrect and questions 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 completely incorrect

May darkness guide you,

Halcyon Taldrya
Docent/Professor,

Taigikori Aybara Dupar
Headmaster of the Shadow Academy


3 times the same questions :cry: I don`t understand nothing everything is soo confused :? :cry:
I`ts too difficult for me.(grumble)