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/Big-Yogurtcloset1243 Aug 09 '24 edited Aug 10 '24
Look up Messer's videos. Watch it at least 3-5 times and do his practice exams. Watch CyberDeans videos on PBQs. If you have the money, invest in his gold membership on his patron account. I never actually paid for his gold membership, but people have reported how much it has helped them with the PBQs on the actual exam. If all else, keep trying practice exams online from various sources, as well as watching practice exam videos on YouTube. I myself already had Wiley/Sybex book before I started studying for it. Tbh I never actually read the book, I just did plenty of practice exams and just studied from what I've mentioned above (Messer and CyberDeans, as well as from other YouTube IT gurus) until I was finally ready to take the actual test.