Studying

Danieltheman

Hey guys,

I'm currently studying with the Sybex book and I'm almost done, after ever chapter i do the review questions and I'd say i average around 5 wrong of 20 for every chapter. Just wanted to know if that's a bad average or somewhere in between. I know i should be getting them all right but wanted to know what you think....thanks for the help.

Monkerz

To be completely honest, I knew very little about networking before starting my studies last month. I have since finished my Sybex text(without taking the chapter reviews), and started/finished TrainSignal's Video courses. I took all 5 Transender's practice exams, missing a total of 4 questions out of the 500, then took the Sybex assessment(in the beginning of the book) missing none. I am going to sign up for my exam and take all of Sybex's chapter reviews, then read through the book again before my test. I still feel a bit weak in the Protocols department, but I'm brushing up on them now.

jamesleecoleman

I think that its the information that you can tell yourself is more important. The test questions in the back of the chapter is good to review and get an idea of what you know but those questions in the back of the book will only take you so far because you'll start to memorize the questions and answers if you go over them too many times. If you can get cert blaster, thats a good program to get an idea of what you need to study for the comptia exams.

Danieltheman

thanks, I have two chapters left before i finish the book but im going to re-read the areas were I beleive I'm weak in. I tried looking for the cert blaster but couldnt find it for the network +

NetEngineer86

should be out there just keep looking good luck )

NetworkingStudent

Danieltheman wrote: »

thanks, I have two chapters left before i finish the book but im going to re-read the areas were I beleive I'm weak in. I tried looking for the cert blaster but couldnt find it for the network +

I m taking a class titled Data and Networks, and we are using the Network+ Guide to Networks book. This book comes with a 300 question Cert Blaster CD for the Network+ exam

NETWORK+ GUIDE TO NETWORKS 5E, Tamara Dean, Book - Barnes & Noble

xineo

I think in a odd way it's best to miss questions sometimes so you know what needs to be studied a little more but once that's learned it's all cake walk. GL

chrisone

It doesnt seem that bad but missing 5 for every 20 questions in a 60 question exam might not be that good. Just study for 2 more weeks to drop that to 2 to 3 misses every 20 questions. Whats the hurt for the wait?

Danieltheman

yea i have just finished the book and im looking at the objectives and whichever section im not sure about ill go over it by reading the chapter. im also using the electronic flash cards that came in the cd.

Monkerz

chrisone wrote: »

It doesnt seem that bad but missing 5 for every 20 questions in a 60 question exam might not be that good. Just study for 2 more weeks to drop that to 2 to 3 misses every 20 questions. Whats the hurt for the wait?

The only problem with this is, after you take the practice tests the first time, you unknowingly start to memorize them. I just took the Net+ exam yesterday, and the Sybex book that I studied, over perpared me for the test. Not saying this is a bad thing at all, better to be over than under perpared, but the test isn't really what you think it is going to be. Atleast that is how I felt.

Danieltheman

Monkerz wrote: »

The only problem with this is, after you take the practice tests the first time, you unknowingly start to memorize them. I just took the Net+ exam yesterday, and the Sybex book that I studied, over perpared me for the test. Not saying this is a bad thing at all, better to be over than under perpared, but the test isn't really what you think it is going to be. Atleast that is how I felt.

I too am using the Sybex book, what do you mean when you say "the test isn't really what you think it is going to be''??

Monkerz

Danieltheman wrote: »

I too am using the Sybex book, what do you mean when you say "the test isn't really what you think it is going to be''??

It was not as difficult as I thought it was going to be. I don't suggest just looking over the material and taking the test though. You will need a strong understanding of the material, not just for the test, but for your future career.

Danieltheman

I have no networking experience, the only experience i have is working on friends or family's computers that have issues with viruz or simple things. It's real hard for me to get a job when i have very limited experience that is why im trying to spend more time on this cert and making sure i understand it well.

Monkerz

Danieltheman wrote: »

I have no networking experience, the only experience i have is working on friends or family's computers that have issues with viruz or simple things. It's real hard for me to get a job when i have very limited experience that is why im trying to spend more time on this cert and making sure i understand it well.

The process of getting your foot in the door, to gain the necessary experience required to move on in the IT world, is a task in itself. I think most of us find it difficult, in the beginning, to find employers willing to give you a shot with minimal experience.

I tried to think positive and accept any offer I was given when starting out. Almost every job posting I looked at mentioned 5 - 10 years experience. I felt like giving up time and time again, but I didn't want to end up breaking my back for minimum wage. I pressed on, at least now I am a moderately paid peon.