Failed MTA 98-365 advice needed
missjanaya
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Today I took the MTA 98-365 exam and failed...
I think a lot was due to nerves and cramming in last minute. Does anyone know where you can find simulators for Microsoft exams?
What I used to study:
Quizlet
CBT Nuggets
Wiley Book
YouTube 2+ hours of study 4 3weeks before exam
Failing an exam makes you reevaluate your I.T. career and goals I have worked in 2 helpdesk roles in my short time in I.T. I am wondering what to do now. I passed Comptia Strata fairly easily as well as the A+ 801. I am not sure which direction I want to go in IT the exam was like a filler since we use a application on top of AD at work I really had no practical experience with a server. The exam was free from my school so I am not totally bummed out.
I am hoping convince them to let me take all on the Infrastructure track. I'm just wondering if I should use my second shot to take the 349 just to get a MCP/MTA under my belt. (This is in hopes employers will see this and notice my willingness to learn and allow me to move into a more desktop support role where I'm using AD on a regular basis.) Perhaps I should just go back and study for the A+ 802?
How hard are the other exams in comparison such as Networking Fundamentals or Security Fundamentals? Is the 349 something I could study for in a week? Thanks for your answers.
I think a lot was due to nerves and cramming in last minute. Does anyone know where you can find simulators for Microsoft exams?
What I used to study:
Quizlet
CBT Nuggets
Wiley Book
YouTube 2+ hours of study 4 3weeks before exam
Failing an exam makes you reevaluate your I.T. career and goals I have worked in 2 helpdesk roles in my short time in I.T. I am wondering what to do now. I passed Comptia Strata fairly easily as well as the A+ 801. I am not sure which direction I want to go in IT the exam was like a filler since we use a application on top of AD at work I really had no practical experience with a server. The exam was free from my school so I am not totally bummed out.
I am hoping convince them to let me take all on the Infrastructure track. I'm just wondering if I should use my second shot to take the 349 just to get a MCP/MTA under my belt. (This is in hopes employers will see this and notice my willingness to learn and allow me to move into a more desktop support role where I'm using AD on a regular basis.) Perhaps I should just go back and study for the A+ 802?
How hard are the other exams in comparison such as Networking Fundamentals or Security Fundamentals? Is the 349 something I could study for in a week? Thanks for your answers.
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kenitoj
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Hi Missjanaya, 1st of all, don't give up. use your second shot. on the exam day, do not rush in answering the questions. The good thing about Microsoft exams is you can go back to previous to change your answer. You said you used Simple free learning tools for students and teachers | Quizlet right? if you get 90% on it then you should be ok. Try to review by reading and use the Quizlet. Which Riley book your using? -
NotHackingYou
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If I understand right, you studied for 2 hours/wk? How many weeks?When you go the extra mile, there's no traffic. -
missjanaya
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For three weeks but I did no practical application until the week before.