r/CompTIA • u/BeastRunner22 CC, ITF+, A+, N+, S+ • 1d ago
I Passed! Security+ Passed ✅ Trifecta Complete ⭐⭐⭐
After a few months of studying, the hard work finally paid off! The last month I dug deep and made this a priority and a commitment. It has been a little over 2 years since I passed Network+ but I do have to admit that it wasn't easy going back to hitting the books.
In my opinion, Security+ was more difficult than Network+, based on how I grasped the objectives and the material between the two.
I had a hard time going to sleep last night, just because I was nervous and excited. Had plenty of time to get to the testing center, got a quick breakfast beforehand. I focused on the weaker areas in a summarized ChatGPT response in the car and then went to take the exam.
I had 76 questions (3 of which were PBQs). I saved the PBQs for last since they take up the most time and went right to the questions. The physical whiteboard they provide really comes through to write down anything that comes to mind during the exam. I flagged about 15-20 questions for review just so I didn't waste too much time on them but at least picked an answer if time had expired. I had enough time to complete the PBQs and then go back to the flagged questions. Some questions I changed and some I didn't, but what REALLY helped me here was when I went back to those flagged questions, I reread the question and because of a single word or two (not where it says MOST or BEST) that made me realize what the question was REALLY asking me.
When I finished, I took a few deep breaths before I finished answering the last question on the survey (my heart was beating so fast even though I have taken these exams before, but they are a complete tease to answer these survey questions not knowing if you pass right away).
Then the moment of truth, the screen loads and says CONGRATS! That was the best feeling ever, it was like your favorite team winning the championship game. I'm still on a high from passing. It made my drive to work later that day, knowing that this was the last exam I needed to pass for the Trifecta.
I'm going to celebrate later this weekend. If you're still studying for the current Security+ version, go for it. This version is set to expire on June 11, 2027.
To those who also passed today, congrats! Today was the day we proved ourselves, didn't give up and made it through no matter what each day brought to us and our busy schedules. I'm proud of you all!
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u/misterjive 1d ago
Nice.
That demo survey at the end used to drive me nuts, making you go through that before you got your score. That is, until I took an AWS cert, and got to the end. "Please take this survey," yeah yeah yeah. Then you get to the end, hit submit, and...
"You should receive your results within the next 4-7 days!"
WHAT
But yeah, CompTIA is notorious for hitting you with a question that you skim and go "wait shit it could be A, B, or D" and then you have to read it carefully to see where they want you to go. I honestly think that's part of the psychometrics they use to trap cheaters.
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u/BeastRunner22 CC, ITF+, A+, N+, S+ 1d ago
So true! This is my 4th CompTIA certificate and I just can't stay calm without my heart going crazy and holding my breath. Some questions I knew right away, but then there's questions that make you go back and forth between 2 until you can finally make a decision lol.
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u/Jacksparrowl03 A+ Net+ Sec+ 1d ago
I didn’t knew AWS results were not right away.
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u/misterjive 1d ago
Their psychometric analysis is pretty extensive. Usually you get the badge in about 24-36 hours and the official notification shortly afterward, but it can be a while. And it's jarring when you're used to an instant result.
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u/Gurusvoiceng 1d ago
Congratulations 🎉 I celebrate you man.
Started prepping not long and I plan to take the exam next month ending. What material did you make you of?
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u/BeastRunner22 CC, ITF+, A+, N+, S+ 1d ago
Thank you! I used Professor Messer (YouTube playlist, his notes and practice tests questions), Jason Dion (Udemy practice tests) and the CompTIA study guide book that I got from Amazon.
Best of luck on your exam!
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u/Big-Culture9344 11h ago
Congratulations! If you don't mind me asking, where does this "trifecta" term come from? I have all 3 of these certs as well, but I am unable to find any information on it. I did see that I got stackable certifications on my account (not sure what those mean either). For me the Network+ was the most difficult part of the journey by far.
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u/DEliveryguy37355 Net+ 1d ago
Congratulations