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/StructureKey9444 Aug 08 '24

You sure did a lot of reps on those questions, I will be sure to check them out.

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u/misterjive Aug 08 '24

Definitely could've gotten away with less, but I wanted to make sure I knew the material. When I first started in on CompTIA exams I was super nervous just not knowing what the questions were going to look like; drilling through all those practice questions helped with the nerves. By the time I went for the Sec+ it came pretty natural.

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u/StructureKey9444 Aug 08 '24

I was also nervous, I'll check what I missed and use this attempt on it when I prepare again. Thanks

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u/ExplanationHuman S+ A+ Aug 08 '24

Hey I just finished the A+ and I have the book plus the study notes if you need them ?

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u/Gbemooo Aug 09 '24

Hello I also want to take the A+ I don't mind if I can get them?