Passed my VCP5 exam over the weekend. I have various other cisco and linux certs. I think this test was more difficult. Tricky formats on some questions, pick 2 or 3 answers also.
I took the stormwind ICM to satisfy the course portion. I highly recommend them. Very real world informative,and entertaining.
I read Brian Atkinsons book prior to the course.Another recommendation.Also paired those sources with work experience, and a home lab. After all that its still a tough one!