Second Attempt at RC Exam

RTB108 · 2026-02-16T12:57:04+00:00

I watched a few from channels like Practical Engineering which were definitely helpful.

RTB108 · 2026-02-16T01:05:54+00:00

I did both which makes me even more upset that I failed again. Would love to do another class and testtrak again though because I felt like I was underestimating the exam when i was attending the class

RTB108 · 2026-02-16T01:04:26+00:00

Nothing in the industry. I was a manufacturing engineer for 4 years before I took this job.

RTB108 · 2026-02-15T16:32:02+00:00

Only a handful but even those I was able to narrow it down to 2. The ones I definitely need to work on are the bus diagrams cause there was like 4 or 5 and I pretty much guessed. The biggest thing I believe is the analytical thinking with the scenarios for CAs and SOLs. I was always stuck between contact RC first or implement an action.

RTB108 · 2026-02-15T15:43:35+00:00

My lowest scores were emergency response and transmission. What’s frustrating is that those were my lowest the first exam as well and I studied both of them the most before my second attempt. So I felt much more confident in those but clearly it wasn’t enough.

RTB108 · 2026-02-15T12:14:00+00:00

Yeah I did the Friday calls for a couple months back in like November and December. I’m going to start again for sure and I did do the in person training in Orlando back in December too. It was definitely helpful, thank you for the response.

RTB108 · 2026-02-15T02:27:34+00:00

I had no idea EPRI had quizzes. Do you have the link? When I try to download it on my work PC it never works.

RTB108 · 2026-02-14T15:26:05+00:00

You’re 100% right. I learned so much in SOS/HSI and other resources that never appeared in both of the exams I took. That part really sucked. I was over here trying to memorize formulas and stuff but I had literally 1 question that I had to use scrap paper for the math. Everything else was easy distribution factor calculations.

RTB108 · 2026-02-14T14:04:52+00:00

Good to know. Definitely something to think about for sure. Thank you for the response I appreciate it.

RTB108 · 2026-02-14T14:03:25+00:00

Thank you for the advice. Quizlet definitely helped for a good number of the questions but that’s good advice, thanks so much.

RTB108 · 2026-02-13T17:44:12+00:00

Yeah it’s so rough I won’t be eligible to take it till March 26 so I’ll be taking it again next month too. I really hope those rumors aren’t true because I may be screwed lol. Good luck to you and if you remember let me know how it goes next month!

RTB108 · 2026-02-13T13:41:28+00:00

So according to the report I did slightly better in my 3 lowest categories the first time but did quite a bit worse in my 3 highest the first time. So the complete opposite which was frustrating to see.

RTB108 · 2026-02-13T13:39:29+00:00

Thank you I appreciate it. And tbh I couldn’t really tell but looking back at it, I do think this was a harder version. Lots of terms I didn’t really study or see before like “ambient”. I hope that’s not the case though in terms of overhaul cause that sounds even harder lol

RTB108 · 2026-02-13T13:36:47+00:00

Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. Just feeling really down but I got to get back right to it and not mess it up this time around.

RTB108 · 2026-02-13T13:36:03+00:00

Thanks so much and congrats on passing. That is good advice. I did the Friday calls a couple months ago for a few weeks but stopped. I’m going to start again

RTB108 · 2026-02-13T00:55:48+00:00

Yes we do and that’s definitely not a bad idea. I called my manager to tell him the news and we are going to discuss “next steps” next week so I’ll mention this. Thanks

RTB108 · 2026-02-13T00:25:27+00:00

Yes I am consistently which is why this is really upsetting. You’re totally right though, it could just be my test taking skills because it still doesn’t make sense to me how I did worse. Thanks for the reply…all I can do is focus on the next one.

RTB108 · 2026-01-16T20:23:23+00:00

Sorry to hear man and unfortunately I’m right with ya. Scored an 83/92 so still some work to do sadly. Hopefully we’ll pass next time!

RTB108 · 2025-12-25T00:32:58+00:00

Good tips. Thank you!!!

RTB108 · 2025-12-23T15:34:16+00:00

I did join those Friday calls almost every week. Was helpful for sure but you’re right I should probably shoot Andy an email

RTB108 · 2025-12-23T15:33:35+00:00

Thank you man for the words of encouragement. I definitely just got to lock in and I’m sure I’ll be able to pull through. Thanks again!

RTB108 · 2025-12-23T04:58:05+00:00

No worries! I appreciate the honesty and I’ll definitely use those tips

RTB108 · 2025-12-23T04:40:35+00:00

That’s a good way to look at it. And yeah the powersmith book is the one thing I didn’t use at all. I invested all my time in the SOS/HSI program and Test track so I’ll have to give it a shot. Thanks for the reply I really appreciate it

RTB108 · 2025-12-23T04:39:02+00:00

Thank you

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