[romanhn]

Right, you left out the next part from the quote - "(yes, there are people who have done it, they are the minority)". Congrats on being able to consistently pass without prep - I stand by my words that most passing candidates are not in the same boat. I've heard enough comments from folks on the inside about the factor that luck played, and how they would be unlikely to pass again.

Look, I spent a nontrivial amount of time on study. Was it worth it? Yes, because I was able to achieve my goal. Did it have any relevance whatsoever to my actual performance? None. at. all. I would've done the exact same job as prior to the prep. I also know for 100% that I wouldn't have passed without it. That is why I argue about this process - it doesn't convey any real signal about me as an employee, it's all theater.