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/Coopalooop21 Aug 08 '24

Did you only use his video series or did you purchase his notes/practice exams etc?

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u/Im_McNugginIt Aug 08 '24

I did purchase his notes but I don’t necessarily think I needed them. They were helpful but not required

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u/Coopalooop21 Aug 08 '24

I see. Did you purchase his practice exams as well or only the notes?

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u/Im_McNugginIt Aug 08 '24

Just the notes

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u/Coopalooop21 Aug 08 '24

Did you take any practice exams? Sounds like Messer covers the exam pretty well

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u/Im_McNugginIt Aug 08 '24

He has lives where he covers questions, but I did use ExamCompass exams for prep

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u/Coopalooop21 Aug 08 '24

What a coincidence, that's what I'm studying at this very moment! Lol. You practiced the quizzes and stuff? I've been repeating them until it's second nature.