The Network-

Took the Network+ today and failed. It was my first ever IT cert test and quite an interesting experience.

I just wasn't prepared for the simulations (I think CompTIA weights these heavily in terms of points).

To study for the test I used Mike Meyers All-in-One Network+ book, CompTIA Certmaster, and ad-hoc online research. Wish I had better prepared, however, I am glad I was exposed to the exam so next time I can better prepare for the CompTIA style of questioning.

There were a lot of scenario questions that the Certmaster and Mike Meyer's chapter quizzes simply to explicitly prepare you for. Although I am glad I got the Certmaster as that strengthened and deepened my understanding of networking concepts and overall knowledge. I have never really worked in the IT field so much of my knowledge was drawn upon my studies of theoretical concepts and some practical concepts I learned from books and online.

My plan now is to re-take the exam sometime later. Bolster my study with the Messer videos (too damn lengthy), and I would like a way to get practice with Network+ lab simulations (if anyone can recommend a way).

Scored a 632, 88 points away from victory.

I have to lift my 4 months siege on the Network+ and withdraw...

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JKWilliamsSr

Red....Pearson offers a testing simulator that should help.

Network Simulator Series | Pearson IT Certification

I have not used it yet but plan on getting it a week before I am to test. Pearson is only place to take a Comptia exam so it should be very helpful.

RedRanger

JKWilliamsSr wrote: »

Red....Pearson offers a testing simulator that should help.

Network Simulator Series | Pearson IT Certification

I have not used it yet but plan on getting it a week before I am to test. Pearson is only place to take a Comptia exam so it should be very helpful.

I'm going to look into that. Definitely need to work on the lab simulations, watch the Messer videos, Meyer's video, and take a practice exam before taking the test again.

PCTechLinc

I know Network+ is vendor-neutral, but one thing that really helped me pass it on my first attempt was prior knowledge with Cisco technologies. The CCENT and CCNA Routing and Switching requires a LOT of knowledge with basic and intermediate networking concepts. You might want to try doing some studying based on the ICND1 and ICND2, and see if that helps your understanding.