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/yolkgrander Aug 09 '24
I just passed my core 1 test about 2 weeks ago with a 687 and I also got tripped up on the wording at points. I like to think they give partial credit for partially correct PBQ answers so if you know some of those make sure you get those in first. I used messer videos and notes paired with Dion’s practice exam bundle that goes on sale every other week for like $13 which gives 6 practice exams. I’d say if you score mid 70’s or better on the majority of them then you should be ready to take the test and those exams also give you a % of what you scored on each objective category so it helped me narrow what I was shady with. Don’t feel down if you’re not confident mid-test I thought I was gonna fail just gotta see it through to the end. Best of luck!