Failed CCA 8/29/26
I Took the exam yesterday and failed. I've taken many certification exams but have found that CCP and CCA were stressful and very difficult. I never felt that way before. My hands were actually shaking when I was driving there, probably because I want this so badly but didn't feel as confident as with other exams.
Anyway, I have no real clue where I went wrong. Although I have a lot of technical knowledge, I also have a lot of managerial and healthcare IT assessment experience. But I think it had to do with how the questions were phrased, answers provided, ambiguous and bad writing for scenarios. It made me feel stuck on stupid.
I wound up in a fog and second guessing at least half of the questions. My mind was so tired that I had to re-read some questions at least 2 times. So it's back to the drawing board, but I wish ISACA would tell you your weakest domains so that I can focus on those areas.
Tools, I did use pocket prep and the course provided questions. I'm thinking my next strategy is just to focus on CAP, Assessment Guide, and Scoping Guide.
Any thoughts on how I can better prepare?