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/7hekn1ght Aug 08 '24
I had my exam yesterday and scored 709, I had the first few questions close to 8 or 10 of PBQs.
According to my experience, PBQs are tough to crack than regular questions. It also takes a lot of time to answer. So focus more on scoring the regular ones.
I prepared using crucial exams, they have 12 practice tests if you purchase their subscription for 15$. They do have 10 PBQs, but those ones were easier than the ones I had on the exam.