Passed Network+ But…
I passed but the test was much harder than I thought.
Basically, my advice for anyone else who is taking it is invest more time than you think you need in the material. For example, I read a book and watch a series of videos to prepare and then crammed the day before the test. That was enough but barely. I like a comfortable cushion in my grade so that I know I wasn’t just risking $200 when I took the test not as prepared as I should have been. This site helped, don’t get me wrong, but it can’t replace actually attempting to memorize the material. Practice tests are better than I thought for seeing what you know and do not know.
Best study material for Network+ : Chris Bryants Network+ video. But don’t watch it just once. Watch it twice all the way through, take notes, and then remember which “chapters” you may need to watch again and for your third round of viewing only watch the videos that you think are your weak point. Knowing what you don’t know is really important. There is no room for ego when it comes to an exam.
Book I used: Mike Myers Passport Second Edition Network+ (2005). I used Mr. Myers book for the A+ exam and it helped but it wasn’t as useful for Network+. It didn’t seem to flow as smoothly as the first book. Topics just came and went and by the end of the book I felt I was weighed down with information, not absorbing it. If someone else suggests a different book, try it.
Surprise questions on the test: Network Security protocol troubleshooting. There were several questions that related to not only security protocols but what to do when things are not working. These questions required more thought on my part because I had to place myself in situations I’ve never been in. I’ve worked as a net admin but only after the network was built and security implemented. We never had a problem with our protocols. But, if you ready enough then you can make up for this sort of deficit. Just acknowledge you need a little more study in this area (or any other area), spend some time on it, and when you feel comfortable with the material move on.
If I can think of anything else I’ll post it later.
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