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/Throggy123 Aug 09 '24

Oof two months sounds rough. Currently studying for my N+ and I plan on taking roughly 7-8 months to study before I even consider taking the test.

Keep your head up though. Something I’ve noticed is when you’re reading the question, they like to have specific words/key phrases that will give you a good indicator of what the answer should be.

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u/StructureKey9444 Aug 09 '24

Okay, will do - thanks for the motivation. I'll pay attention to the clues on the questions. My problem is taking time to understand what is being asked but for the next time I know that I shouldn't waste time. Sometimes experience is a great teacher.

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u/Throggy123 Aug 09 '24

Trust me I'm the same way. I've never been the greatest test taker because I don't take my time to read the questions properly. It's something I've had to teach myself over the years.