Failed N+. Advice needed Please
Hi Guys,
Sat my Network+ and today and failed with a score of 527 out of 554. I used quick cert videos, with ebook, measure up and techexams notes and studied hard for 7 weeks. I was a lot more relaxed in this exam than I was when I did the XP exam. I felt I was answering the questions okay and I used the note pad to draw diagrams etc to help with answering the questions. However when I had 35 questions left their was only 23 minutes on the clock so I rushed a few questions.
You may have seen a previous post of my with regards to cable standards. I was finding that the video training with Quick Cert (Bill Ferguson) was conflicting with other study resources. I took this up with Quickcert and they said the trainer must have misspoke in one instance. Also looking back on the videos the second and third time when I had a deeper knowledge I realised how lame the contect was on Unix, Linux, Mac and Novell. The trainer gave more of a history on the products rather than talking about the protocols and the interoperability with other O.S. I think I'm going to stick to books in future thats how I passed the XP exam the videos are good for an overview but Quickcert did not go into enough depth for me.
Anyway going forward I'm determined to get this exam under my belt and continue on my track for the MCSA status. Has anyone had a similar experience to mine and if so what did you do after failing the exam. I feel that I have all the information in my head and maybe need to brush up on a few topics so could maybe book the exam in a weeks time. Or do I buy new training material something like a sybex book and spend a few weeks reading that then attempt the exam again Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Sat my Network+ and today and failed with a score of 527 out of 554. I used quick cert videos, with ebook, measure up and techexams notes and studied hard for 7 weeks. I was a lot more relaxed in this exam than I was when I did the XP exam. I felt I was answering the questions okay and I used the note pad to draw diagrams etc to help with answering the questions. However when I had 35 questions left their was only 23 minutes on the clock so I rushed a few questions.
You may have seen a previous post of my with regards to cable standards. I was finding that the video training with Quick Cert (Bill Ferguson) was conflicting with other study resources. I took this up with Quickcert and they said the trainer must have misspoke in one instance. Also looking back on the videos the second and third time when I had a deeper knowledge I realised how lame the contect was on Unix, Linux, Mac and Novell. The trainer gave more of a history on the products rather than talking about the protocols and the interoperability with other O.S. I think I'm going to stick to books in future thats how I passed the XP exam the videos are good for an overview but Quickcert did not go into enough depth for me.
Anyway going forward I'm determined to get this exam under my belt and continue on my track for the MCSA status. Has anyone had a similar experience to mine and if so what did you do after failing the exam. I feel that I have all the information in my head and maybe need to brush up on a few topics so could maybe book the exam in a weeks time. Or do I buy new training material something like a sybex book and spend a few weeks reading that then attempt the exam again Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Good Luck
"One of the nice things about technology is that it's always changing. One of the bad things about technology is that it's always changing."
To be honest I think I could do with a better understanding of UNIX/Linux, Mac OS, and NetWare The material I had did not cover it very well at all. I have worked in IT support roles for the last 5 years but never really been exposed to UNIX/Linux, Mac OS, and NetWare. Why do you ask is it because exam cram covers it well?
I have just spoken with one of the support people from Quickcert and he has advised that I take two days of studying and then start again on Saturday. When I start again he has said that I should write down all I have learned without looking at the N+ objectives and then write what I know with the N+ objectives. This is so that I can gauge where my weaknesses are and then concentrate on them then book the exam for next Friday. I may try this and also buy a book but only study the topics I’m weak on and maybe review a few other topics. I don't really fancy reading a whole book again when I have done so much study already and feel strong in certain areas.
Thanks for your replys it is really appreciated
"One of the nice things about technology is that it's always changing. One of the bad things about technology is that it's always changing."
Good luck! You are so close to passing. You'll get it next time.