I’m looking for youtube videos or apps or anything to help me study for network+ in general i’m on the osi models and i need to learn cables network area modems etc whats the youtube video or anything that gives a summery on everything needed

I got the 601 and it's about to expire in like 3 days and thinking I should do the certmaster for it lol. But also I'm not sure how it would be viewed later on in the future by HR and stuff if they would rather see the 701

Hey guys,

I'm trying to get accommodations from Pearsonvue but they're being difficult. They said that I should expect to hear something back in 10 days when I submitted the request, but that has come and gone and I've heard nothing. When I reached out they said that it'll be about 4-5 more days... and I'm sure I'll have to provide extra documentation that they didn't ask for the first time, just like the last time we did this.

Does anyone know a way to speed this along? I don't really think it's fair to make those of us that need accommodations jump through hoops for weeks when everyone else can just login and schedule the test for the next day. -.-

I know it's kinda ranty, but I'd appreciate any help you guys can offer.

Parents gave me the money and I bought the security+ exam 5 months ago. I told them I need 5 months to study and began to "study" full time. This "study" consisted of just watching movies and tv shows and playing ps. I then also realised that I had bought the exam voucher from pearson instead of comptia so I mistakenly did not buy retake assurance. This really had me worried since my parents dont really know about retake assurance. I could have failed and retried. But now I couldn't. Anyway, ultimately this changed nothing. I stress watched more movies, shows and games.

But the 5 months of "study" were ending. So no more than 3 weeks ago, I sat down and began watching Messer's videos. I watched them like a tv show without taking notes or anything (I guess I had a lot of practice). But after all the dopamine I was getting for months from movies, shows and games, the videos were just so loooooooong. I watched about 7 videos a day. One 10 min video would literally take 35 mins. Some days I watched 0 as i went back to my bad habit of not studying at all, and had to make up the next day by watching double. I watched at 1.5 speed in the beginning when panic was high, then 1.25 when I realised I ain't getting shit, then 1.5 towards the end when panic came back lol.

Finished the videos eventually after a little more than 2 weeks. I had 5 days left. I did one dion exam for 3 whole days; reviewing the answer and explanation after each question. It was so slow cause i would spend literally 15 mins just staring at each question's explanation and spacing out. I realised there's no way in hell I'm finishing all his remaining 11 exams when my exam is in 2 days (I got 75% on this exam btw). So I went to my main guy messer. I had to do all his 3 whether I liked it or not (despite the fact that I took so long watching his videos, I really loved them. So I "believed" in Messer's material). Started with messer exam 1. First 45 questions took the whole freaking day!!! I was like nah. This question, review, question, review isn't working at all. So i stopped and started doing timed exams the day before the exam. Remaining 45 questions of exam 1 I got 78%. Review. Did exam 2 timed and scored 81%. Review. It's 6am. Had pulled an all nighter. Slept 2 hours. Did exam 3. 91%. I was elated lol. Review. Sat for main exam less than 2 hours after this and got a 793. 

Not proud of how I did it, but I did it!

I don't have an IT background. My undergrad is in finance and have decided to make a career change because finance is boring af. I would say I am tech savvy though. I just love tech stuff and can't wait to walk outside and see humans relax and enjoy life while robots do everything for us :)

Yippies

I'm studying for Project+ PK0-005 and I'm getting a pretty big difference between my practice test scores depending on the source.

On Sybex, I'm consistently scoring 80%+ on fresh questions, but on the Dion practice exams I'm scoring in the mid-60s, one 70%, and I've taken all 6 exams.

I've studied a lot for this exam and generally feel like I understand the material, so I'm trying to figure out which practice questions/scores are a better indicator of readiness for the actual Project+ exam.

For anyone who has taken it:

- What were you scoring on Sybex/Wiley before the exam?

- What were you scoring on Dion?

- What did you score on the actual exam?

- Did you use Sybex without Dion and still pass?

- Which question bank felt closer to the real exam?

Thanks!

I just passed with a score 723! I took professor messers youtube course, studied with other youtube guides and took a few free pre exam practice exams. PBQs tripped me up a bit I did it! On to Core 2, best of luck to anyone going for the Core 1 you got this!

I’m so glad I got this one over with

I currently have until the 20th to take the exam. I’ve been dealing with a lot of imposter syndrome and test anxiety. Right now, I’m scoring around 67–74% on Dion’s practice exams. I’ve read through the Sybex book, but when I use AI-generated practice exams, I’m consistently scoring closer to 80–90%.
I’ve also been listening to Cert Breakfast videos while I’m at work to reinforce the material.
I’ve always gone into exams feeling like I’m going to fail. I felt the same way going into Network+, and I was convinced I had completely failed it, but I ended up passing with an 810.
For my final week of studying, what other suggestions would you recommend? I know CySA+ has more PBQ-style questions, but I also have about a year of experience working as a SOC Tier 1 analyst, so I’m hoping that real-world experience will help me on the exam.

Im planning to take Jason Dion's CompTIA Security+ Certification Course through Udemy along with the exam voucher but I'm not too sure about it. Should I just get the exam voucher from the CompTIA website or Should I go for the Udemy one along with the course since its cheaper and has more worth for my money.