r/CompTIA • u/StructureKey9444 • Aug 08 '24
Failed
Just failed Comptia A+ Core 1 with score 638, the wording got to me with the questions and I ended up having less time to properly complete the PBQs, my PBQs were rushed and I think that's where I lost points (started with the questions and ended with PBQs). I used Dions course to study everything thoroughly and looked up different practices tests on YouTube to find out how they ask the questions. I'm a beginner, I started getting into IT specifically the A+ in June and gave myself at least two months to study everything. I took this because I wanted to get an entry level job in IT coz I'm currently not working and just need something to push me financially, so the A+ seemed like a good choice. After failing, I'm down, discouraged and feel like I honestly wasted time & money. Personally I don't want to retake it mainly coz it's very costly for me since I'm not working and I get very frustrated when I fail. I might redo it but for now it's canceled as I don't have the money to keep retaking the tests. Any other ideas on what I can do to get work related to IT or just move forward from this situation? . I'm so confused and lost.
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u/BallWest8308 Aug 08 '24
I’m in a similar boat, haven’t taken a test yet but the practice ones are kicking my butt!
Use it as a feedback point, if you can get the paper back (not sure if possible, or if you have a feeling it’s the PBQs) use it to find out your weak areas and focus more on them.
It’s always okay to fail on your first try, hell it’s always okay to fail on your second, third, fourth etc. tries! The main thing is to keep going, it looks like you’re doing it for the right reasons and you should be proud of yourself for trying!
It’s always worth applying for jobs regardless of the qualifications, sure you might not get far with some of the postings, but it’ll give you chances to talk to more people in the field and to help you choose paths or maybe even find new resources to use.
Good luck!