Going in for Sec+ in two hours

I have read Darril's book, done the practice test's and have understood the material. Also used the Sybex book and did the same. Only thing that concerns me is the Preplogic practice exam. Some things on that were not touched on in either book (ie Bastian firewall).

Any last minute cram tips?

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[Deleted User]

I went through all of the exam tips and the chapter summaries in Darril's book right before my test. If I might ask where are you testing at? I am from the St. Louis area also.

earweed

Relax, you'll do fine. If you have a short stuudy guide of some kind (even self made) read over it before test.

ALfromSTL

xmalachi wrote: »

I went through all of the exam tips and the chapter summaries in Darril's book right before my test. If I might ask where are you testing at? I am from the St. Louis area also.

I actually live in Troy, IL. I am taking the test at Jefferson College near STL. Although it is a drive, it is the only center near me that is available for short term scheduling. Most others are around a month out.

On a side note, I know I am over-analyzing this test. I did the same on the A+, but I would rather be safe than sorry at 250 bucks a pop.

On a side note, I was looking through some gmail archives from a few years back and found a spam email from GetCertify4Less selling Net+ vouchers for $99 bucks. I even clicked on the link to see if it was still valid

[Deleted User]

Ahh nice, I am from Belleville. I usually take exams at SecureData. I totally understand being nervous at 250 per test. Good luck!

ALfromSTL

xmalachi wrote: »

Ahh nice, I am from Belleville. I usually take exams at SecureData. I totally understand being nervous at 250 per test. Good luck!

Yea, I have taken tests at SD, they have been backlogged lately though. I remember back in the day taking an exam at BAC (before SWIC).

Not that I mind the hour drive to Fenton, but I do wish it was closer.

PM me where you work at and if you are hiring

ALfromSTL

Just passed the exam!

Used Darrill's book along with glossing over Sybex book.

416_guy

Congrats !!!

What was your impression of it? easier or harder than expected?

dynamik

Congratulations!

What's up next?

ALfromSTL

I think it was on par with what I expected. I knew it would be a harder test than say the A+ and I went in with no professional experience.

I got a lot of questions on Virtual machines, VLANS, etc., port scanning, which encryption is strongest, oldest, etc., IpSec.

I have to beat a dead horse a little and say that nothing came out of left field. Every answer looked at least familiar. Darrill's book was a good road map.

I did not get anything on port numbers, but I guess that is YMMV..

I was thinking maybe go for MCITP next..

earweed

Congrats on the pass. I just passed mine 2 weeks ago.

leefdaddy

Congrats!!

I am also in the area. I live downtown St. Louis!

Sounds like we need a STL meet lol.

[Deleted User]

leefdaddy wrote: »

Congrats!!

I am also in the area. I live downtown St. Louis!

Sounds like we need a STL meet lol.

Awesome man! Are there any clubs in the STL area that are IT related? Congrats on your Test AL!