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Just barely passed the Security+ exam. Very satisfying!
Test was tough due to lengthy questions and scenarios, simulations were quite easy.
I think leaving time to double check either helped or lowered my score, could have gone either way.
For the exam, memorization doesn't help a whole lot, you truly have to understand material. I believed the test was adaptive but questions kept getting more difficult and they didn't even ask all the objectives. I recommend any book for this exam as long as the author explains materials and connects concepts well.
Good to have this finished.
Study Materials
- Security+: SY0-401 Study Guide by Darril Gibson
- Practice exams in the DG book
- Crucialexams and Examcompass
- David Prowse YouTube videos
- CompTIA Sample Questions
I try to spend as little as possible, only paid for the book, everything else is free.
Test was tough due to lengthy questions and scenarios, simulations were quite easy.
I think leaving time to double check either helped or lowered my score, could have gone either way.
For the exam, memorization doesn't help a whole lot, you truly have to understand material. I believed the test was adaptive but questions kept getting more difficult and they didn't even ask all the objectives. I recommend any book for this exam as long as the author explains materials and connects concepts well.
Good to have this finished.
Study Materials
- Security+: SY0-401 Study Guide by Darril Gibson
- Practice exams in the DG book
- Crucialexams and Examcompass
- David Prowse YouTube videos
- CompTIA Sample Questions
I try to spend as little as possible, only paid for the book, everything else is free.
Comments
Simulations weren't too bad actually, I am used to the format. For my particular simulations, memorization helped here. Two were full simulations which were longer while other two were short and sweet. All were some form of drag and drop.
Again, read to comprehend. The month time frame was appropriate because if I went more, would have been boring. It was peak time for me, if that makes sense.
I will most certainly be taking on board your advice though, I appreciate taking the time out to reply to me.
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