Comptia A+ Test Review

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I started my journey immediately after earning my CompTIA CySA+ certification and began researching on Reddit to gather information from other people that passed PenTest+. All of the knowledge I gained from CySA+ crossed over into PenTest+ so the information was not foreign. I highly recommend taking CySA+ first before jumping into PenTest+. CySA+ was solid exam and the knowledge you obtain from the study material is second to none.

Once I gathered enough intel, I went to my always trusted source for his video courses, Jason Dion at Dion Training Solutions. I began with his Anatomy of a Cyber Attack course and then his PenTest+ course. I recommend these courses because it gives you a solid foundation on penetration testing.

I also made index cards for topics that were in the Sybex Guide and reviewed the material during my free time. I also reviewed a lot of sites for cheat sheets that were very valuable for exam preparation. Honestly, I really should have spent more time with the cheat sheets, like I did for CySA+ prep.

Use more than one book and get some hands on practice. Get on Hack The Box, Over the Wire, VulnHub, and work, work, work!! This is my only regret for my preparation. It is highly recommended to know the basics of coding. I knew how to identify key components of a line of code and just that little bit of knowledge greatly assisted with the coding questions on the exam.

I am now studying for CEH and using Heath Adams Practical Ethical Hacking Course on Udemy and Boson testing engine with plans to test out late April. I will be taking the CISA in June and once Offensive Security clears the Army Credentialing Assistance as an authorized vendor, I will be jumping into the Penetration Testing with Kali Linux for the OSCP. This has been an exciting journey and I wish you all luck on yours.

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There are technically no prerequisites to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam. However, it is recommended that you have 9 to 12 months of experience (either in the lab or in the field) before taking this exam.

The CompTIA A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102 will include multiple-choice, drag and drop, and performance based questions.

Performance based questions will be problem-solving questions that will test your ability to solve real world problems. They will be delivered as a simulation or within a virtual environment.

The CompTIA A+ does not require any waiting period between your first and second attempt. If you need to take it a third time, you will need to wait at least fourteen days. The fourteen-day time period applies for all attempts after your second attempt.

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This course provides a review of topics and exam preparation for the CompTIA Security+ Exam. The Security+ exam validates knowledge and understanding of foundation level security standards. It is an international vendor-neutral security certification widely used to demonstrate both compliance and competence in the security industry. The course reviews all areas of the Security+ exam including systems security, network infrastructure, access control, assessments and audits, cryptography and organizational security, the application and testing process, as well as key test topics and practice questions.

CompTIA Security+ Certification provides a global benchmark for best practices in IT security across all vendor products. The performance-based certification validates knowledge of network security, compliance and operational security, threats and vulnerabilities, application, data and host security and identity management.

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On average, you should be ready in three to four months if you can devote ten to fifteen hours a week to studying for the CompTIA A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102. It entails consistent studying and preparation, including time spent reviewing study materials, reading exam-related resources, taking practice tests, and engaging in hands-on lab exercises. If you have prior experience with or knowledge of the topics covered, you can reduce the time you need to study for the exams.

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