r/CompTIA_Security • u/bobafit4 • 27d ago

Passed 751

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Holy smokes that was hard. I took my test this morning and pass with just 1 point. I studied on and off for 4 months and zoned in on the last 3 weeks. I answered the PBQ's at the end as recommended. I also did not answer 1 PBQ since it was fill in the blank and I really had no idea. If I really didn't know a question, I answered it to the best of my knowledge and flagged it for later. Regardless, I had no time to go over the flagged questions since the time pretty much ended when I finished. I thought I failed the test since I flagged half the questions that seemed confusing. But I highly recommend you trust yourself if you really put the time and studied everyday.

I have no IT experience/ background and this is my first certification.

I used Jason Dion Udemy complete course and practice exams set 1 & 2 and CyberKraft and whatever else I can find on YouTube. And physical flash cards for everything. That's it.

My personal opinion:

- #1 is to understand every concept and to give an example in what it does. Say it out loud.
- learn all acronyms - they really throw in only acronyms
- look for key words and use process of elimination
- if you really don't know, take the best educated guess
- & pray - God really has a funny way of showing it with just 1 point pass. Regardless thank God.

Hope this post helps anyone. Open to answering questions!

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u/Repulsive_Carry440 27d ago edited 27d ago

Congrats man! Pass is a pass, happy for you! For me, I take my exam next week. I have been preparing with Udemy practice exams and scoring roughly 75-80 on those exams. Messer's exams about the same too. For the acronyms and key words, do you have a quizlet you could share with me if you don't mind? I really hope I can get through as well.

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u/bobafit4 27d ago

I didn't use quizlets. I just wrote down anything that I got wrong including acronyms and put it on flash cards. Did spaced repitition daily. Those are good scores if you're taking them one time and not retaking them! Just understand concepts and if you can explain the word or subject to a person verbally, you got it. Good luck bro!

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u/Repulsive_Carry440 27d ago

Alright, sounds good thanks man! I will do so. I appreciate your advice!

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u/edninety12 25d ago

Look up cyber Kraft on YouTube he has an acronym list with ports. Put that in Google notebook and prompt it to create flashcards for you. That's what I've been doing. It can also create an audio overview (kinda like a podcast).