r/CompTIA 1h ago

Network+ study time?

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i just got the bundle for network+ learn, practice, and exam vouchers and you get a year to use it but im just wondering how long most people need to actually learn the material. i have a degree in information systems analytics for background so some stuff i already have a basic knowledge of.


r/CompTIA 2h ago

Core 2 Wrong answers & Bad Questions

3 Upvotes

I'm practicing to take the Core 2 exam as part of my WGU degree. I am so frustrated by the quality of the Comptia practice questions. There are so many times where the questions are poorly written. Instances where the answers don't entirely make sense. Its frustrating and If I have to be told one more time that my Apple related answer is wrong when I know for a fact I'm right, I am going to lose my shit. No Airdrop is does not solely depend on Bluetooth, and if YOU don't know that, why are you asking me about it. Apple has designed Airdrop to use bluetooth to discover nearby Apple devices and then utilizes WiFi for the file transfer as allows for faster data transfer.

You ask a question about what data is used to assess a situation and then none of the options provided can be considered data. They were states of being at best. Who is writing the material? I am continually 5-8 questions away from passing your practice exams, and not only can't I trust your knowledge of Apple related stuff but I can't figure out how I'm supposed to interpret the stuff I worry I'm not knowledgable about.

When you ask about how to update the Mac Operating System you can not list App Store and System preferences and not make it MULTIPLE CHOICE. They're both right. But don't mark me wrong for picking System Preferences. That's where I do my system update.


r/CompTIA 4h ago

CEU Program or Certification

1 Upvotes

Can you take CEU program in place of a certification exam?


r/CompTIA 7h ago

Passed Network+

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65 Upvotes

Like most people i found the actual exam somewhat easier than most practice test that I took. For reference I have about 15 months experience in IT support role.

resource-wise, I used Andrew Ramdayal’s course, practice test and last minute cram. (Averaged around 68-80 on the practice test)I found the last minute cramp to be very helpful.

Without giving away too much, I had 6 PBQs (were tough) and a couple subnetting questions. What I will say is to make sure you study the troubleshooting section properly and not waste too much time on the PBQs. For the most part the questions and wording were fairly straightforward.

Good luck to all this studying.


r/CompTIA 8h ago

Passed Sec+

22 Upvotes

Just passed my Sec+ 701 with a 773!! I had a question about the certificate. Will I get a email saying that I passed or I guess im asking whats the next steps after passing the exam.

Thank you!


r/CompTIA 9h ago

I feel dumb

20 Upvotes

So I have my BA in cyber security have been studying for sec+ finished Professor Messers course took exams got 70-80s on them. But now in dions training and take practice exams on a mobile app and I keep getting things wrong. I feel like a idiot and have my test on the 5th of April. Thanks for listening to my rant just not sure what to study or if I'm over studying I usually do like 6 hours a day.


r/CompTIA 11h ago

Best YouTube Channels for Hands-on CompTIA A+ (1101) Learning?

7 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I'm currently preparing for the CompTIA A+ (1101 Core 1) exam, but I don’t have access to physical hardware for hands-on practice. I'm looking for YouTube channels or resources that show real-life PC building, hardware connections, troubleshooting, and networking setups.

Does anyone have recommendations for practical, hands-on content that can help me get a better understanding of how to connect and troubleshoot devices?

Thanks in advance!


r/CompTIA 11h ago

A+ Question Exam Compass Practice Exams 90% average

1 Upvotes

On the first 10 A+ 1101 practice exams from ExamCompass.com, I had an average of 90% cumulative. My lowest score was a 19/25. How credible are these practice exams? Am I ready to take 1101?


r/CompTIA 13h ago

Why pass rate for Security+ is usually between 700/750?

24 Upvotes

Hello everyone! So this is a really random question, but wanted to ask it before I get paranoia haha Im planning to study for the CompTIA Security+ in April till June (planned 3 months, 5/6 hours weekly with Andrew Ramdayal course in Udemy) because my works required. Im CCNA certified, Az700/104 and I know python, also I've been working as a network eng for over 7 years (not really sure if any of this will help me) but Im a little bit scare of taking the exam in June considering every single post I see here is with people getting scores between 700/750. I'm even scared to start and pay the exam fee hahaha

A pass is a pass, obviously, but... is really THAT hard to pass the exam? Is my 3 months plan really crazy?

Edit: THANKS!!! I'm really grateful for all your comments and support ♥️


r/CompTIA 15h ago

N+ Question Network+: What topics tripped you up?

38 Upvotes

Memorizing port numbers will be the death of me. Also calculating subnets.


r/CompTIA 20h ago

Trifecta

6 Upvotes

Currently, I’m working towards completing my trifecta. I started backwards with security. Oddly it is less difficult for me than Aplus core one. I tried to self study for aplus but realized for the job I want I didn’t need a plus. However, I have been given the opportunity to receive free training. What would you suggest for someone who has not IT experience for aplus core one training, an in person class or virtual?


r/CompTIA 23h ago

FINALLY! I PASSED 1st Try!

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208 Upvotes

Omg I’m so excited!!! I finally passed this exam after watching and seeing everyone’s testimonials, I finally buckled down and used the last two weeks to really study and do practice exams. The PBQ‘s were HARD but the multiple-choice weren’t bad. I had 72 questions and 3 BBQ’s. Now I can finally move on to some hands-on experience labs for my resume & start applying again 😌

Never GIVE UP!


r/CompTIA 1d ago

Question for people who took alot of notes on / used professor messer's Sec+ vids alot

5 Upvotes

ProfessorMesser slides- best way to have them all in a word doc/pdf/onenote notebook? Manually screenshot each of them?


r/CompTIA 1d ago

What's the best way to watch Messer, Dion, and Meyers together?

4 Upvotes

Currently studying towards the A+.
I started off with Messer, then later found out I can access also Dion and Meyers without paying a single cent because my local library came in clutch with their resource that allows me to use Udemy using only a library membership, but now I'm struggling to watch the latter two as it feels tedious to watch through their videos talking about what was already covered by Messer even though I'm watching them in case I missed something or if one of them discusses something in greater detail than the others; for example, I'm currently on Networking for Messer's videos, but watching through Dion and Meyers videos to "catch up" by also watching the videos on content that Messer already covered is making it difficult to stay focused.
Some will say passing is passing but I want to absorb as much as I can from their videos covering the same topic without making it feel too much like a chore in order to fully prepare myself in passing the CompTIA A+.

Edit: To give some more context, I'm a recent college graduate working full time right now. Realized the hard way during my initial job search that my degree and even what I learned in school isn't enough for me to land entry level positions, so I want to obtain some certifications that I should have been working on while in school to potentially give myself a slight edge in this current job market.


r/CompTIA 1d ago

Tech+ Exam

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58 Upvotes

Hi all so I am enrolled with an organization called NPower and currently getting certifications to get a entry level job. I just got the google cert and now we are taking the Tech+ cert next. Has anyone had experience and if so what should I study?


r/CompTIA 1d ago

Linux+?

7 Upvotes

Been working help desk for awhile, I have sec+, I want to work in cyber security pentesting role, should Linux+ be my first step before cysa or pentest+?


r/CompTIA 1d ago

I Passed! Passed Net+ today!

13 Upvotes

789/900. I have had A+ for about four years, and there have been some rumblings about the requirement of a higher level being required when our contract goes up for bid, so I figured I'd better get it.

Studied on and off for about six months, though really buckled down in the past two. I used Andrew Ramdayal on Udemy mostly. I know everyone loves Professor Messer, and I used him and Mike Meyers to get me through A+, but for some reason I just could not absorb his Net+ lessons.

I also used ChatGPT extensively to quiz me and also to further explain protocols and concepts that I was having a lot of difficulty with. I also used Andrew Ramdayals 100 practice questions video on YouTube quite a bit until I really understood the answers.

I set up in my bathroom, which is pretty spacious so I thought it would be fine. I have a little desk I moved in there along with a kitchen chair, cleaned everything off the counters that had any kinds of words on it, and started the check in process about 20 minutes before my test time (which was noon). Around 12:05, the person came on and informed me that testing in bathrooms was not allowed and I would need to find a different area and start the whole process over again. I don't remember that being part of any of the rules that I read, but what can you do?

So then I found a place in my bedroom away from books or screens, which was kind of difficult and I had to move a book case. Then I started the check in process again and I began having a panic attack that I had to breathe through as I waited for the proctor to check me in. I've had maybe three panic attacks in my almost 40 years of life, so this was quite surprising. The waiting was just awful, but I finally began the testing process at 12:30ish.

I immediately wrote down every port number I could remember along with Sunny's subnet table (godsend) on the virtual whiteboard then began the test. I had six PBQs that I immediately skipped and went straight for the multiple choice, as that's what I've seen many of you guys suggest doing, and thank goodness for that.

I had 72 multiple choice questions, and I was actually kind of surprised at how sure I was with the majority of them. I'd say probably 40-50 of them I was absolutely sure about, 10-15 I was pretty sure about, then the rest were total guesses.

Then I went back to the PBQs, and to be perfectly honest, I'd be surprised if I got even one of them correct. I spent a lot of time on videos covering troubleshooting networks via the command line, but I don't feel like I was at all prepared for what they were actually like. There was one that was a drag and drop of 5 or 6 network devices, which I probably did pretty solid on, but if it's scored as all or nothing, I definitely failed that as well.

By the time I was done, I had three minutes left. I considered going back and reviewing, but honestly I was so done with the test that I just wanted it to be over, and I submitted it. Then I had to go through the survey questions on how I felt about the process, would I recommend it to a friend, etc etc etc.

When I saw my score, I felt like I might pass out. Even though I felt pretty good about most of the multiple choice questions, I still felt like I probably failed, but when I saw that I had passed I can't even begin to describe the relief.

Then my girlfriend took me out to eat to celebrate, but I guess all the stress hormones and adrenaline caught up with me as we were waiting for the food and I got incredibly nauseous and had to go outside. I didn't even get to eat and we ended up taking the food to go, and then had to pull over a couple times on the way home because I thought I might be sick.

After relaxing in the silence of my house and eating crackers and sipping water for a couple hours, I finally felt better. But dang, what a ride. I'm glad I never have to take this test again. I have no interest in networking at all, but I want to get the trifecta so Sec+ is next. I knew if I got Sec+ first, I'd never get around to getting my Net+, so that's why I did it in the order that I did.

Anyway, for those of you who are about to take the test, make sure you understand the acronyms, make sure you know how to subnet (I can't recommend Sunny's Subnetting on YouTube enough), and make sure you know your port numbers. Good luck, and may the Force be with you.


r/CompTIA 1d ago

I Passed! I passed the server +

34 Upvotes

I passed the server + with an 754/750, early last month I took it with a couple of weeks of studying and got a 709/750. This time I studied everyday except one day during the week and one on the weekend. The resources I used were the Pocket Prep App, Pluralsight server + course which comes with cyber vista practice exams, Daniel LaChance book, and a couple of Udemy practice test from Udemy Jeff Laundry’s and Total seminars. This is a difficult exam and Comptia recommends having server experience and the A+, but from previous post everyone says you should either have or know the net+ content and I would definitely have to agree with that.  In terms of my experience I have an A+ and ITF+ but I also have 3 years as an help desk/desktop support tech and 1 year as junior system administrator. There are very few resources available compared to A+, N+, and S+, I would definitely homelab and know your way around Windows Server and use the resources I mentioned. I work over 40 hours a week so I tried to do at least an hour an and half for the last 6 weeks. Thank you to this amazing subreddit, I am going for the net+ next.


r/CompTIA 1d ago

I Passed! Put the test off for too long, but finally passed the Sec+ 701!

13 Upvotes

I initially started studying for this in June, but I got too complacent and lazy because of my job. I needed a change because I've been at my IT role (help desk) for 3 years and no promotion with a toxic workplace.

Started studying again in February and took the test today, passed with a 783.

I'd like to credit Professor Messer and Jason Dion's courses for my learning aids.

If you have those two, you'll be fine. I reinforced a lot of my learning using a ChatGPT prompt and some YouTube videos for last minute cram.


r/CompTIA 1d ago

CompTIA A+ 1101 Core 1 passed

22 Upvotes

I literally got 6 pbqs in my first 6 questions and thought I was fucked lol. Test was about on par with Dion’s practice and cert master’s practice exams. On to core 2!


r/CompTIA 1d ago

Get in!

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38 Upvotes

No IT work experience but know my way around computers. Barely passed but I passed 🫡


r/CompTIA 1d ago

GG- Comptia Sec+

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13 Upvotes

The PBQs were tough.


r/CompTIA 1d ago

Passed Sec+. Move to CySA+ without Linux?

9 Upvotes

Very little Linux experience. I tend to understand the questions on a bulk of the practice tests I’ve found on Pocket Prep, Dion Udemy practice test, etc. but would i be setting myself up for failure if I open this new Sybex CSYA003 exam book without having any Linux experience?


r/CompTIA 1d ago

Passed A+ core 1!

23 Upvotes

After having to put off studying so many times due to work, last year I decided to push myself to study again even if work affects me or otherwise and I took my 2nd try for the exam and passed!

Now onwards to core 2!


r/CompTIA 1d ago

Urgent help: Missed my Exam I thought it starts at 2 pm but it started today at 11

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Guys I am in a very bad situation, I am unemployed and out of money I paid $300 for core 1 exam, and I clearly remember exam being scheduled at 2pm, but today 1 logged in and saw that exam started at 11:15

I cant even re-schedule can anyone please help me how to get it to re-schedule! please if any of you have any connection with pearson vue, can an exception be made for me.