SEC+ Exam is this afternoon!

MikeRizzLe

I take the exam this afternoon at 12:00PM. I have been studying for a few months off and on, and have been cramming for the last 2 weeks. With the help of Darril Gibson's SY0-301 Practive Test Questions book and his SY0-301 Study Guide I feel prepared. I would be lying if I said I wasn't a bit nervous. Wish me luck! I will post my score this afternoon, and any pointers I can gave after I have seen the test.

Thanks to everyone on this forum for the informative posting!

N2IT

Good luck bring back a winner

quinnyfly

We all get nervous before our exams, best of luck, sounds like you have prepared well.

whatthehell

Good luck and keep us posted!

Sponx

Would love to know the outcome! Good luck!

cmitchell_00

Wish you the best on the exam.

MikeRizzLe

I passed with an 825! The exam was a bit difficult at times, but when you slow down and think through some of the situational questions the answer was very logical. I felt very nervous before and during the test, I keep second guessing my answers but I was able to settle down and remember the material. I recommend studying as many practice questions as possible, don't go over the same questions over and over mix it up. And be sure to know the material. I read though Darril Gibson's SY0-301 Study guide, it took about a month going at a slow pace and then I wwnt through all of the Darril Gibson's SY0-301 Practice Questions Guide a number of times. I recommend reading the answer explanations to every question because alot of the questions where similar to the questions I used to study but they where asked in a different way. It was go knowing what the answer was and why it was the correct answer.

All that said it wasn't too bad.

Darril

Congratulations. Glad to hear the books helped.

Best of luck on your next adventure.

Sponx

Great job! I need to get his book soon.

techie2012

MikeRizzLe wrote: »

I passed with an 825! The exam was a bit difficult at times, but when you slow down and think through some of the situational questions the answer was very logical. I felt very nervous before and during the test, I keep second guessing my answers but I was able to settle down and remember the material. I recommend studying as many practice questions as possible, don't go over the same questions over and over mix it up. And be sure to know the material. I read though Darril Gibson's SY0-301 Study guide, it took about a month going at a slow pace and then I wwnt through all of the Darril Gibson's SY0-301 Practice Questions Guide a number of times. I recommend reading the answer explanations to every question because alot of the questions where similar to the questions I used to study but they where asked in a different way. It was go knowing what the answer was and why it was the correct answer.

All that said it wasn't too bad.

Great job!! What next?

securehead

Congratulations! I was going to take mine today but the testing centers are full. Oops.

To Mr. Techie 2012-- I noticed WGU on your sig. Is that Western Governors University? If I may ask, how long have you been with the program and how are you finding it to be? It seems a good solution for my situation, working 7 days a week and newborn twins here.

the_hutch

Congrats Rizzle!!!

usagent27

I'm not MRTechie but i am in the program now. I started on 03/01/12 and have already completed 2 classes. So far i love the program. You go at your own pace and the materials they provide are pretty good. If you need a referral or want to chat about it shoot me a PM

ViciousQue

Congratulations, I have a month between the ITIL PPO and OSA, so I was thinking about doing Network+ or Security+ which one do you believe has a higher standing? I have seen jobs that say they will take N+ or S+ but never a job that required S+ accepting a N+.

cmitchell_00

Congrats on the pass

MikeRizzLe

ViciousQue wrote: »

Congratulations, I have a month between the ITIL PPO and OSA, so I was thinking about doing Network+ or Security+ which one do you believe has a higher standing? I have seen jobs that say they will take N+ or S+ but never a job that required S+ accepting a N+.

I chose to take Sec+ because the majority of the positions I am looking at fall under the DOD (Department of Defense), and to even be considered for a civil service position with any type of security clearance Sec+ is required. I have seen a few positoins that prefer an applicant has Net+ but they do not require it.

MikeRizzLe

techie2012 wrote: »

Great job!! What next?

Next I am going to finish my bachelor's degree. I just finished my A.A.S. time to step up to the next level.

whatthehell

Congratz! Woot!

techie2012

securehead wrote: »

Congratulations! I was going to take mine today but the testing centers are full. Oops.

To Mr. Techie 2012-- I noticed WGU on your sig. Is that Western Governors University? If I may ask, how long have you been with the program and how are you finding it to be? It seems a good solution for my situation, working 7 days a week and newborn twins here.

I actually started the program November 1st. I completed TSV1 and TPV1 first term. Those are classes for the Security+ and Project+. I could have completed them in a month or two if I had of focused on them but I go into academic hibernation during the winter. This term I am planning on completing the rest of my program in 2 to 3 months. I enjoy the program overall. You are provided with adequate learning materials, the mentors are always available should you need assistance and the tuition is awesome!

quinnyfly

Congrats, welcome to the sec+ club, the beers are on us:)

Keener

Congrats! I just passed my Network+ yesterday and I am working on Security+ next.

rwmidl

Congrats on the pass!