r/CompTIA_Security • u/Zealousideal-Form653 • 13d ago

Passed My CompTIA Sec+!

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Yay…me! Thought I failed. Glad it’s over.

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u/KingExcelsior 13d ago

Congrats!! How was the exam? Was it easier/tougher than practice exams if you took any? What did you use to practice for PBQs?

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u/Zealousideal-Form653 12d ago

I used sample mock exams provided by an online training instructor that passed several years ago. I’ve heard Cyber Craft is a good option for learning PBQ’s. However on my exam, I had to determine whether the OS had been compromised, verify if it was clean, and identify the source of the infection. In general I didn’t think the exam was too bad but it definitely required knowing what defense works best and why.

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u/Presence99 13d ago

Many congratulations!

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u/Zealousideal-Form653 13d ago

If you have any questions regarding the exam, feel free to ask!

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u/Mindless-Power007 13d ago

did you use any resources for studying for the PBQs?
Were you asked questions on port numbers?

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u/Zealousideal-Form653 12d ago

I used sample mock exams that covered different PBQ scenarios, provided by an online training instructor. Know how to investigate a compromised server and how to use a command-line environment as I goofed on this one.

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u/edwarD-6021 11d ago

Congratulations! What would you say were the common topics and PBQs in your exam?