Well, it looks like I'm already seeing some improvement. I took another 100-question practice exam this morning and got a 67%. I think it's good that I'm seeing results this quick, and I'm finding out what specific areas I have to study up on in order to get success. In reality, I only need to raise my score a bit more to pass the real certification. I just hope that this information is still relevant, but I think it will be for the most part. Anything "newer" would most likely have been addressed in other IT classes I've taken since.
There are 4 different "exams" on this software, and this time I chose the second one. There were some similar questions, and some different ones, and some really weird ones I don't think I've ever heard of before. Like UARTS... what is that?? But at least now I'm aware of the expectations a bit more. I will continue using the textbook from Net+ to study (I have a method of reviewing the chapter summaries, and using a lot of the diagrams to drill with) and online forums. Maybe I can find some eBooks as well, that would be nice.
I think so far I'm making good on my desire to practice every day. Maybe when I get my software test scores above 90% I will go and take the actual exam, just to ensure I have a margin of error built in. Like I've said before, it's essential that I pass. And after I do, I'm going to study and take A+. Then, MCSA exams, and finally, Cisco.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
A New Beginning
Well, last night I finally completed my 2-credit project. Now, all I have to accomplish is successfully certifying, and documenting that process. Once again, I turn to this blog--for revival, redemption, and my quest for Net+ certification before the end of the semester!
I'm not trying to be negative, but I was hoping to already be certified by now. However, I haven't really studied or practiced since November. Today, I took another 100-question practice exam in CertBlaster. The results indicate that I'm at the same level I was in November. I received a 60% and finished in about half hour. At least it gives me study objectives.
I know this is going to be a real challenge, but at the same time I've now freed up enough time in my schedule in order to make this happen. It HAS to happen. I need to certify to graduate, and to get a career I'm actually interested in. And getting Net+ will just be a small beginning for me.
When I get home from class, I will study for at least an hour later this afternoon. I will drill myself and work on memorization of key facts, especially ones that reappear over and over again in the exam. Gotta work strategy on this one.
I'm not trying to be negative, but I was hoping to already be certified by now. However, I haven't really studied or practiced since November. Today, I took another 100-question practice exam in CertBlaster. The results indicate that I'm at the same level I was in November. I received a 60% and finished in about half hour. At least it gives me study objectives.
I know this is going to be a real challenge, but at the same time I've now freed up enough time in my schedule in order to make this happen. It HAS to happen. I need to certify to graduate, and to get a career I'm actually interested in. And getting Net+ will just be a small beginning for me.
When I get home from class, I will study for at least an hour later this afternoon. I will drill myself and work on memorization of key facts, especially ones that reappear over and over again in the exam. Gotta work strategy on this one.
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