Passed on 2nd attempt!!
I passed the exam in my 2nd attempt yesterday.
I have no prior experience in networking. Took around 3 months to prepare well. Spent almost 5 hours per day in preparation.
Here are my recommended readings...
Exam preparation:
Mike Myers Lynda videos (Gave me a very good intro to networking)
Professor Messers videos (They're free)
Professor Messers Study Guide (Professor Messer's CompTIA N10-006 Network+ Course Notes | Professor Messer IT Certification Training Courses)
Exam Cram
Check Tech Exams forums for exam tips and preparation
Countless other websites from google search
Simulation:
Exercises and simulation from Keith Barker book CD. This includes Pearson simulation that can be brought separately
Total Sem online simulations
Home router wireless configurations
Practice Exams:
Total Sem practice exams
Exam 1st Attempt Experience:
The exam was pretty easy, but I didn't have any time to complete the simulations. I almost didn't answer 4-5 simulations. Scored around 620.
Exam 2nd Attempt Preparations:
Bought Total Sem practice exams for managing time. Practiced more than 1000 questions and around 5 full exams. I managed to complete the multiple choice questions within 30 min in practice exams. Also practiced extra simulations from Total Sem I felt confident and registered for 2nd attempt.
In the 2nd exam, the questions were extremely hard. I almost gave up in the middle of the exam. But the practices I took for the simulations helped really well and help me to complete the exam with 30 min to spare. I spent the 30 min to revise, read carefully and corrected where needed. I passed with 740.
Tips:
Good luck!
I have no prior experience in networking. Took around 3 months to prepare well. Spent almost 5 hours per day in preparation.
Here are my recommended readings...
Exam preparation:
Mike Myers Lynda videos (Gave me a very good intro to networking)
Professor Messers videos (They're free)
Professor Messers Study Guide (Professor Messer's CompTIA N10-006 Network+ Course Notes | Professor Messer IT Certification Training Courses)
Exam Cram
Check Tech Exams forums for exam tips and preparation
Countless other websites from google search
Simulation:
Exercises and simulation from Keith Barker book CD. This includes Pearson simulation that can be brought separately
Total Sem online simulations
Home router wireless configurations
Practice Exams:
Total Sem practice exams
Exam 1st Attempt Experience:
The exam was pretty easy, but I didn't have any time to complete the simulations. I almost didn't answer 4-5 simulations. Scored around 620.
Exam 2nd Attempt Preparations:
Bought Total Sem practice exams for managing time. Practiced more than 1000 questions and around 5 full exams. I managed to complete the multiple choice questions within 30 min in practice exams. Also practiced extra simulations from Total Sem I felt confident and registered for 2nd attempt.
In the 2nd exam, the questions were extremely hard. I almost gave up in the middle of the exam. But the practices I took for the simulations helped really well and help me to complete the exam with 30 min to spare. I spent the 30 min to revise, read carefully and corrected where needed. I passed with 740.
Tips:
- Practice, Practice and Practice a lot. Studying is only 50% of preparation
- Study with the exam syllabus from CompTIA website. If something from the syllabus is not covered in textbook, refer from other websites
- Don't panic when you see the questions in the exam. Mark for review what you don't know and come back later
- Know your subnetting. Target to complete in 2-3 min (SubnettingPractice.com is a good resource to practice. Also try all CCNA subnetting questions)
Good luck!
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dstehl
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Great plan. I followed a very similar approach. And, you're absolutely correct - practice, practice, practice. It works! -
AndersonSmith
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Congratulations!All the best,
Anderson
"Everything that has a beginning has an end" -
Trucido
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