Hey your lighting and background doesn't matter. I appreciate you taking the time and telling how your experience was it is a great help. Currently I'm in a class for A+ and our teacher said we could flag the performance based questions and come back to them.. Like you said don't take a long time on answering those questions in the beginning. I wish you great success with all your certifications.
Thanks Mike! The A+ is packed with a lot of fundamental knowledge that will help with future certifications. At least that’s been my experience so far. Good luck on your studies and please let me know if you have any questions 👍🏼
Thanks for showing your true emotions behind all of this, I haven't taken my test yet but your emotions sound the way I thought I would get through it. It's really humbling, I'll remember your story when I'm stressed out about it :) glass half full!
Paulina M Yeah it was definitely a roller coaster 😅 ahh that’s awesome congrats on your decision to take this one! Let me know if you need any help or have any questions at all
Dude, thank you for making video. I really don’t care about anything except exam. And I’m here for it. So, thank you for making video instead of postponing until you’ll have fancy backgrounds.
Hey James, I realize this video is 2 years old, but just wanted to say thanks for sharing your story and congrats on passing A+. How has your career life in IT being so far? Did the A+ help in getting hired and have you gotten other certifications? I’m making a career change after over 10 years in my current field and I’m honestly a little worried since I may need to take a pay cut before getting experience and making a good income in IT. I’m currently preparing for the A+ cert. Anyways, if you could let me know how it has been, it’d be great. Awesome video btw!
Hey thanks so much for watching and congrats on the big move to switch careers! I absolutely understand your concern. I had to take a pay cut as well and I’m currently working for an MSP so it’s tough. I also got my Net+ Sec+ and AWS Solutions Architect but honestly I will tell you know. Get your foot in the door asap. Sure you can collect certs and they might help a little bit but if there’s one thing I’ve found it’s that experience trumps all. This pieces of paper mean nothing if you don’t have practical application. Having a cert does not and I repeat DOES NOT necessarily equal higher pay
Thanks for this video! I bought the CompTIA A+ exam prep package for both A+ exam vouchers (+ a free retake each) and CertMaster Practice. I bought this during a 20% off sale during CompTIA’s Earth Day promo so I saved some money. Spent about $700 but I feel it is worth it. I did my first practice test on CertMaster Practice for the 1001 exam and scored a 73% which I consider just barely passing. I am liking the whole CertMaster program though because it shows me what I need to study more of. I am trying to remember the different network ports, the wireless standards & frequencies, and some details about virtualization right now. Basically trying to remember specific numbers is what I am doing right now. I loved hearing your insight!
Nice video! Thanks for sharing your experience..I’m thinking of taking the project plus exam, will def invest in the retake! PS thanks for the Udemy tip
Mahal Rosas Thank you! If your going for the Project Plus I would definitely suggest getting into a hands on course and really soaking in the material. Project management is going to take more than just a cert!
ZeroDayJames agreed! I’m hoping the project plus cert will help me get in the door with an entry level project mgmt position.. then I can spend a a couple years getting my hours and reup for the PMP cert
Congrats on passing your Comptia A+, ZeroDayJames . When you took the test did the computer show you how much time you have left. Also, when you're doing that survey does that count on the 90 min time limit? Please let me know. Thank you.
Today I'm sending an email to schedule my exam and I'm terrified 😃🙈 I always feel like you, that I need to accept the defeat, what really stresses me out but I hope this time I've done so many tests it won't be extremely difficult 🙏🏼 next, network+ 🤩
Hey congratulations on taking the exam how did it go?! Yep looking at our own experience is our best bet. It’s nothing new and we’ve proved to be more than capable despite what our heads try to tell us at any given moment.
THANK YOU for posting this video!!! Your background is FINE!, you don't need to make it look perfect or explain! I'm studying for the 1001 now. My job is making us take both parts by MAY 1. $1,200 seems really high, just for web/mobile access/tests.IMO. I'd spend that on a 5-day hands-on bootcamp. OUESTIONS: (1) how many days/weeks after the 1001 did you try the 1002? (2) Do you remember if the same info from the 1001 was on the 1002?...(ports, IP addresses; printer steps). (3) did you memorize all the ports? (4) how long did you study before taking the first 1001 test? THANKS AGAIN for sharing your experience.
That’s awesome your getting started on your A+! So the $1200 covered course material for both the 1001 and 1002. It also came with an exam voucher and retake for each exam. So it was an OKAY deal if you ask me. 1) I took the 1002 about 4 weeks after the 1001. 2) I don’t recall exactly. But I do remember that it is a much different. If there is any overlapping knowledge it is very minimal. 3) I didn’t memorize the ports but I highly recommend it. I definitely saw quite a few ports/protocols on the exam and if you plan on taking the Net+/Sec+ you will continue to see them. 4) I studied for the 1001 about the same amount of time, 4 weeks. Mind you, 4 weeks really only allowed about 4-10 hours tops a week.
@@ZeroDayJames My job postponed our deadline until May 31st. But I still don't feel confident when I take the practine tests! I seem to be stuck on 70% correct. I think just reading the Exam Cram book & watching Prof. Messer is NOT enough for me to recall to material. :( . I'm going to have to write out more notes & speak/read/write them over & over to remember. And this is just the FIRST part!
TallNubian-Shirley Just keep at it until those numbers go a little bit higher. I think I got a 69% on my first practice exam and would steady get from 70-75%. I would just go over the ones I missed and even take the same practice exam making sure I got 100%. You will be fine trust me!
@@ZeroDayJames I PASSED MY CERTIFICATION EXAM on Friday May 15th!!!! BUT, BUT...I did NOT STICK with the A+!!! That was TOO stressful for me to try to do BOTH exams(1001 & 10020) by the deadline given by my job. I wanted to keep my job!!!! So, I switched gears and went for the SECURITY+. That was much BETTER for me as some of the things in that included IT related knowledge from my previous jobs(TELNET, RDP, DNS, nslookup, ping). The malware & hacker attacks were interesting to me....MUCH MORE SO than the A+ cables, IP address, ports, etc!!!. I got an 841 on the Sec+.......I AM SOOOOOO HAPPY that I am DONE with this requirement. NOW I can focus on DOING my job instead of worrying about WHETHER I'll HAVE a job!. I might go on to the CISSP now!. Get that out the way...POSSIBLY in the next 3-4 months. I'm still researching on that one!!!.
skip the performance questions leave to last would be my input helps you to acclimatize to situation and when going back to look at em less pressure i even manged to figue out what they were on about
Thanks man much appreciated. Didn’t want to give too much of the exam away but if you cover enough practice exams you should be fine. Congrats on passing the first half!
Hey James! Don't know if you mentioned this in the video but I was just wondering how long you studied for the first part and then the second part? And the time in-between each exam?
Sorry to get back to you so late. I spent about 6 weeks per exam. Maybe a bit less but it all depends how much time you can dedicate in the day. I was working full time with a kid and many other responsibilities at the time so it was tough, but absolutely doable.
Thinking about buying certmaster for linux +. Thanks for sharing you experiences. I hated those last questions they ask you when you just want to know if you pass or fail.
El Jaguar I can’t wait to get started on my Linux + it sounds exciting! Good luck to you! And yeah do they really expect you to answer those questions thoroughly and honestly when you just want to see your score already? Lol
@ZeroDayJames Congrats man on passing your exam. I know I’m late. I’m currently working on the A+ 1001/1002. What was your study method? I’m finding it hard to go straight thru the book because it mixed 1002 material in the beginning. So how was your method at using the books?
Depending on where you live, check out your local community college as well. I took the only course from mike Myers for like $20 and it was great but I needed more and the local CC had a class which was great!
Thank you for this! I believe my local CC offered a few courses on CompTIA and Cisco as well. Hey if you have the time and maybe happen to be registered already, in person education is always a plus
students need to understand that not all questions are weighted same. some questions will not be giving any points and other give you a lot more. more likely the PBQ are more important, but no one is sure, comptia does their own thing
Thanks for sharing your experience! Am I right understand that I can skip simulations and do all of them in the end? How many simulation questions did you have? If you still remember it )))
Yes you can skip them and wait until the end. That would be your best bet. I didn’t do that method for my A+ and wasted some time on them. I tried it for my Net+ and Sec+ and it was definitely the way to go. I don’t remember how many I had for sure. I think it was around 4-7?
Thank you! It took me about 6 weeks per exam. Total of 3 months to complete both the 1001 and the 1002. Mind you, I work full time, have a daughter and many other commitments so I was stuffing absolutely every spare moment into studying.
I'm about to start some classes & (hopefully) be taking my A+ exams here in a few months. Thank you for this video, from you experience. This actually helped & really god idea on "using" that 1st exam as a "throw away" if you've got a Re-Take possible Nice :)
HI! Thank you very much for sharing the experience you had studying for Comptia A+. I am not taking classes, nor do I have any experience building computers and I am afraid that might be a obstacle when it comes to comptia 220-1001 exam . In this case, I am thinking getting the certmaster labs for Comptia A+. What do you suggest? Thanks.
Thanks for the reply. I am still in the process of trying to gather every bit of information I need to start studying properly for Comptia A+ . So far I have started watching CompTIA 220-1001 A+ Training Videos on Professor Messer website and I have got his massive book as well.
hel der Nice!! I used Professor Messer a little bit before my exam. I just listened to his videos while I was driving and it definitely helped as a supplement to my core study material. I don’t have experience with his book, only the CertMaster learn. I have heard great things about it though and don’t think you can go wrong whichever route you decide to take. You got this 👍🏼
I have no experience in IT outside of phone sales and basic troubleshooting. Is this the right program? Is there any funding I can get to help pay for the program? I really want to make a career out of IT and this seems like a great first step. Any information would be great. Oh, and Congratulations on passing! I can imagine that felt amazing!
Thanks man! The A+ is a great way to get started if you’re looking to get into IT. As far as getting funding to pay for the program I’m not sure? You can ask your job if they offer any educational support towards advancing your career.
Hey James, thanks for the video. I am currently studying for the A+ and am using the certmaster. Do you think i can pass the exam only using the certmaster? Thank you
Hello mate, Tganks very much for the video. Can you tell wich things should we study more? I heard on a video that we nee to know the speed of cables like interput cables, sara cables etc. And that is a lot. Let me know please. Great work 😁
best way to do it is only test on subjects expressed on the comp ta exam syillabis which you can find on the www.examcompass.com/comptia/a-plus-certification/free-a-plus-practi to download or just to look at thats me good deed done for the day
hey james just want to ask if there is any eligibility of sitting in comp tia + exams because I don't have any experience or degree considering IT but want to prepare for this cert can you please guide me through where to start from a little help will be apricated.
I would focus on the main ones listed in the course. It’s almost impossible to memorize every single one of the objectives.. also I know this comment was a year ago. How did you do?
I have one main issue: I have opted for certmaster learn for linux+,Even after completing modules,my knowledge points are not increasing and showing 0% progress. And also,each time I login,all the knowledge points that are gained are lost with 0% progress shown For getting certificate of completion in certmaster learn,KNOWLEDGE POINTS are very important Please help me with this. Thank you!
Sai Rohith Karanam The knowledge points and progress percentage are just for your own personal tracking. The course prepares you to take the actual exam and when you pass you get your certificate.
im thinking the same thing and questioning everything but realizing i need better material to test for are there any video training that go over everything?
Hello I passed my 220-1001 in August, but I failed my 220-1002 today. To pass the 220-1002, I am deciding whether I should purchase CertMaster Learn or CertMaster Practice. Which is better? What are the differences between the two? What are the pros and cons of each? Do each of them prepare you for the test? If you can answer my questions it would really help me out. Thank you for your time.
The CertMaster learn is an actually course that goes through all of the objectives on the exam and I believe it has a practice test at the end. The CertMaster practice is just a collection of practice exams. Depending on what your score was and what topics you struggled with, you might just need to work on actual test taking and go with the practice exams. What material did you use to study?
Cladosporium For the Net+ and Sec+ he provides a link with the downloadable PDF. Not sure if the same goes for his A+ course. He usually talks about it in the first couple videos.
I failed my core 2 exam today for the second time with 680 % . I took my one 10 days ago and failed with 660 . Do u have any advice please? I use ITProTV for study
Ahh I’m sorry to hear that! Don’t let it get you down though there’s still hope. I’ve never used ITProTV before so I can’t give any suggestion on that. I would recommend doing lots and lots of practice exams. Look at the sections and topics you missed then go over those lessons on your course material. Also use the printout they give you after your exam because it tells you what topics you missed.
Your Bro I think you should be fine using 3rd party practice exams just make sure they’re credible resources. Always go over the objectives as well to make sure you’re ready on all sections!
Hey where are you these days after passing the A+? Have you secured a job in IT? Did you get your foot in the door with a Help desk position to start? I’m in a similar trajectory and I’m studying for the A+. Love your content. Just subscribed
CT thanks for the support! Since my A+ I got my Net+ and Sec+. That was all last year. I’ve been applying to other roles since then and building my network. Started an internship not too long ago as well.
One doubt. I have only taken certmaster linux+ without an exam voucher. After completing all the modules of course,will I get certification of completion?
Echofrombelow Personally, I found Core2 more challenging. The reason being, I had more experience with hardware and building computers and laptops already. However I had zero experience when it came to permissions/policies and that sort of thing.
@@ZeroDayJames Hi I just finished getting the A +. I had the same experiences taking these exams as you, a fatalistic sense of failure, since the questions are poorly worded, and subjective since they provide multiple correct answers, and you have to choose the "best" one. I know you completed the trifecta by earning the network + and security + as well. What was your impression of those exams? Did they at least get more objective, ha ha, or did you feel like you were going to fail like you did on A+? Thanks for these videos they helped me prepare for the psychological aspects of the exam.
odalv316 I took the bundle because I was looking to get the exam and retake at a discounted price. I ended up not even needing either of the retakes. But to answer your question, yes. The CertMaster alone is more than sufficient to pass the exam. That’s all I used!
John Sangweni If you pass the 1001 and fail the 1002 you will not get your A+ certificate until you retake the 1002 and pass. You cannot take the 1002 unless you have successfully completed the 1001.
KONGO IBAKA I would recommend studying for the 1001 first, passing the exam, then working on your 1002. You cannot take the 1002 until you have passed your 1001.
@@ZeroDayJames so, i gather the order changes? I took it a second time and i went from a 50 to a 60 after doing the smart fresh. I have my exam om Friday, who knows if I pass.
scott hochhauser Are you using them CertMaster Practice or CertMaster learn? You’ll do fine just keep reviewing the lessons in which you got answers wrong on the practice exams keep trying.
@@ZeroDayJames i forgot to ask you about.preparing for the 1001 of the aplus. Did it feel like you were memorizing practice tests as you kept taking them over?
Jasmine Pearls I used Jason Dion’s Network+ course along with his practice exams and simulations. Check out my video on it! ua-cam.com/video/qjXDN90N-uI/v-deo.html
Nick Diaz I studied for about 6 weeks per exam. Mind you, some days I couldn’t get any study time in at all and others I could only get a few minutes. So if you have the time I think you could pull it off in even less than that. Just make sure you have a real understanding of what your studying!
It helped me understand A LOT of the fundamentals and prepared me for my Net+. I’m working on my Sec+ now and should be applying for IT related jobs mid next year. I’ll definitely let you know how it goes.
scott hochhauser hahah yes but they definitely help prepare for the real thing ! I’m about to start studying for my Linux+ and I’m debating on going with the CertMaster again or saving some money and taking a shot at Cybrary 🤔
Dude we all poor people we jus tryna get some where we ain't worrying abt your door
Delano Williams Thanks bro 😅
lmao true!
Facts. LOL
Hey your lighting and background doesn't matter. I appreciate you taking the time and telling how your experience was it is a great help. Currently I'm in a class for A+ and our teacher said we could flag the performance based questions and come back to them.. Like you said don't take a long time on answering those questions in the beginning. I wish you great success with all your certifications.
Thanks Mike! The A+ is packed with a lot of fundamental knowledge that will help with future certifications. At least that’s been my experience so far. Good luck on your studies and please let me know if you have any questions 👍🏼
Thanks for showing your true emotions behind all of this, I haven't taken my test yet but your emotions sound the way I thought I would get through it. It's really humbling, I'll remember your story when I'm stressed out about it :) glass half full!
Paulina M Yeah it was definitely a roller coaster 😅 ahh that’s awesome congrats on your decision to take this one! Let me know if you need any help or have any questions at all
Dude, thank you for making video. I really don’t care about anything except exam. And I’m here for it. So, thank you for making video instead of postponing until you’ll have fancy backgrounds.
I appreciate it thank you! Let me know if you have any questions at all. Good luck on your studies
Hey James, I realize this video is 2 years old, but just wanted to say thanks for sharing your story and congrats on passing A+. How has your career life in IT being so far? Did the A+ help in getting hired and have you gotten other certifications? I’m making a career change after over 10 years in my current field and I’m honestly a little worried since I may need to take a pay cut before getting experience and making a good income in IT. I’m currently preparing for the A+ cert. Anyways, if you could let me know how it has been, it’d be great. Awesome video btw!
Hey thanks so much for watching and congrats on the big move to switch careers! I absolutely understand your concern. I had to take a pay cut as well and I’m currently working for an MSP so it’s tough. I also got my Net+ Sec+ and AWS Solutions Architect but honestly I will tell you know. Get your foot in the door asap. Sure you can collect certs and they might help a little bit but if there’s one thing I’ve found it’s that experience trumps all. This pieces of paper mean nothing if you don’t have practical application. Having a cert does not and I repeat DOES NOT necessarily equal higher pay
Thanks for this video! I bought the CompTIA A+ exam prep package for both A+ exam vouchers (+ a free retake each) and CertMaster Practice. I bought this during a 20% off sale during CompTIA’s Earth Day promo so I saved some money. Spent about $700 but I feel it is worth it.
I did my first practice test on CertMaster Practice for the 1001 exam and scored a 73% which I consider just barely passing. I am liking the whole CertMaster program though because it shows me what I need to study more of. I am trying to remember the different network ports, the wireless standards & frequencies, and some details about virtualization right now. Basically trying to remember specific numbers is what I am doing right now. I loved hearing your insight!
Congrats on taking the step I know this comment is two years old but how did the exam go???
Thanks for being so candid; I'm severely worrying about passing it too
How did you do??
682 and I needed 675. It was stressful. But I only studying for 2.5 weeks.
Congrats bro
BukLauChungLee thanks !
Took my 1001 today got a 688. Your right it was stressful but time for 1002.
Hey Johnathan what did you use to study if you don't mind my asking?
@@Bobby-Belcher Udemy: TOTAL: CompTIA A+ Certification (220-1002).
Bro props to you for taking action and making a video
Hector Rangel Thanks bro just trying to share my experience because videos like these helped me A LOT when I first started getting into this stuff.
Congrats and hope the best for you
🎉🎉
Kareem william Thank you ! 🙏
thank you so much for sharing us your experience. i am planing for core 1(220-1001) next week and your advice will help.
Mohammed Bahar Thanks for watching and good luck with your exam !! Make sure to drop in and let us know how it went!
Nice video! Thanks for sharing your experience..I’m thinking of taking the project plus exam, will def invest in the retake! PS thanks for the Udemy tip
Mahal Rosas Thank you! If your going for the Project Plus I would definitely suggest getting into a hands on course and really soaking in the material. Project management is going to take more than just a cert!
ZeroDayJames agreed! I’m hoping the project plus cert will help me get in the door with an entry level project mgmt position.. then I can spend a a couple years getting my hours and reup for the PMP cert
One chain is used to wrap around the door knob, for extra security purpose.
Gotta stack those security capabilities 😂
This is something you learn from Security+ 🤪
Congrats on passing your Comptia A+, ZeroDayJames . When you took the test did the computer show you how much time you have left. Also, when you're doing that survey does that count on the 90 min time limit? Please let me know. Thank you.
Thanks man! Yes it shows you how much time you have left. No, the survey is after you already submit the exam and end your time.
Today I'm sending an email to schedule my exam and I'm terrified 😃🙈 I always feel like you, that I need to accept the defeat, what really stresses me out but I hope this time I've done so many tests it won't be extremely difficult 🙏🏼 next, network+ 🤩
Hey congratulations on taking the exam how did it go?! Yep looking at our own experience is our best bet. It’s nothing new and we’ve proved to be more than capable despite what our heads try to tell us at any given moment.
THANK YOU for posting this video!!! Your background is FINE!, you don't need to make it look perfect or explain!
I'm studying for the 1001 now. My job is making us take both parts by MAY 1. $1,200 seems really high, just for web/mobile access/tests.IMO.
I'd spend that on a 5-day hands-on bootcamp.
OUESTIONS:
(1) how many days/weeks after the 1001 did you try the 1002?
(2) Do you remember if the same info from the 1001 was on the 1002?...(ports, IP addresses; printer steps).
(3) did you memorize all the ports?
(4) how long did you study before taking the first 1001 test?
THANKS AGAIN for sharing your experience.
That’s awesome your getting started on your A+! So the $1200 covered course material for both the 1001 and 1002. It also came with an exam voucher and retake for each exam. So it was an OKAY deal if you ask me.
1) I took the 1002 about 4 weeks after the 1001.
2) I don’t recall exactly. But I do remember that it is a much different. If there is any overlapping knowledge it is very minimal.
3) I didn’t memorize the ports but I highly recommend it. I definitely saw quite a few ports/protocols on the exam and if you plan on taking the Net+/Sec+ you will continue to see them.
4) I studied for the 1001 about the same amount of time, 4 weeks. Mind you, 4 weeks really only allowed about 4-10 hours tops a week.
My mistake *SIX WEEKS* it took me about six weeks per exam. Not sure how I came up with four just now 🤔
@@ZeroDayJames My job postponed our deadline until May 31st. But I still don't feel confident when I take the practine tests! I seem to be stuck on 70% correct. I think just reading the Exam Cram book & watching Prof. Messer is NOT enough for me to recall to material. :( .
I'm going to have to write out more notes & speak/read/write them over & over to remember. And this is just the FIRST part!
TallNubian-Shirley Just keep at it until those numbers go a little bit higher. I think I got a 69% on my first practice exam and would steady get from 70-75%. I would just go over the ones I missed and even take the same practice exam making sure I got 100%. You will be fine trust me!
@@ZeroDayJames I PASSED MY CERTIFICATION EXAM on Friday May 15th!!!! BUT, BUT...I did NOT STICK with the A+!!! That was TOO stressful for me to try to do BOTH exams(1001 & 10020) by the deadline given by my job. I wanted to keep my job!!!! So, I switched gears and went for the SECURITY+. That was much BETTER for me as some of the things in that included IT related knowledge from my previous jobs(TELNET, RDP, DNS, nslookup, ping). The malware & hacker attacks were interesting to me....MUCH MORE SO than the A+ cables, IP address, ports, etc!!!.
I got an 841 on the Sec+.......I AM SOOOOOO HAPPY that I am DONE with this requirement. NOW I can focus on DOING my job instead of worrying about WHETHER I'll HAVE a job!.
I might go on to the CISSP now!. Get that out the way...POSSIBLY in the next 3-4 months. I'm still researching on that one!!!.
I know this happens a while back, but congratulations. That’s gotta be such a great feeling. 👍🏻
Flim Flamsy Thank you so much yes the feeling is indescribable. Especially passing your very first exam!!
Enjoyed your video James, thank you posting this. Taking my exam soon.
Kimberly Matthews Thanks for watching and good luck on your exam. Let me know if you have any questions at all
nice honest post bro little clue on the performance questions would be nice got me 10001 heading for the
100002
skip the performance questions leave to last would be my input helps you to acclimatize to situation
and when going back to look at em less pressure i even manged to figue out what they were on about
Thanks man much appreciated. Didn’t want to give too much of the exam away but if you cover enough practice exams you should be fine. Congrats on passing the first half!
Hey James! Don't know if you mentioned this in the video but I was just wondering how long you studied for the first part and then the second part? And the time in-between each exam?
Sorry to get back to you so late. I spent about 6 weeks per exam. Maybe a bit less but it all depends how much time you can dedicate in the day. I was working full time with a kid and many other responsibilities at the time so it was tough, but absolutely doable.
I dig the painting behind you.
Thinking about buying certmaster for linux +. Thanks for sharing you experiences. I hated those last questions they ask you when you just want to know if you pass or fail.
El Jaguar I can’t wait to get started on my Linux + it sounds exciting! Good luck to you! And yeah do they really expect you to answer those questions thoroughly and honestly when you just want to see your score already? Lol
@ZeroDayJames Congrats man on passing your exam. I know I’m late. I’m currently working on the A+ 1001/1002. What was your study method? I’m finding it hard to go straight thru the book because it mixed 1002 material in the beginning. So how was your method at using the books?
Daniel Lyons I didn’t actually use any books. Just the CertMaster learn course from CompTIA
Depending on where you live, check out your local community college as well. I took the only course from mike Myers for like $20 and it was great but I needed more and the local CC had a class which was great!
Thank you for this! I believe my local CC offered a few courses on CompTIA and Cisco as well. Hey if you have the time and maybe happen to be registered already, in person education is always a plus
students need to understand that not all questions are weighted same. some questions will not be giving any points and other give you a lot more. more likely the PBQ are more important, but no one is sure, comptia does their own thing
This video gives great insight and you articulate it very well. Definitely helpful!!’
Thanks man! Let me know if you need any help at all.
Thanks for sharing your experience! Am I right understand that I can skip simulations and do all of them in the end? How many simulation questions did you have? If you still remember it )))
Yes you can skip them and wait until the end. That would be your best bet. I didn’t do that method for my A+ and wasted some time on them. I tried it for my Net+ and Sec+ and it was definitely the way to go. I don’t remember how many I had for sure. I think it was around 4-7?
Congratulations 🎉!!! Thank you so much for the tips and resources.
Thanks for watching ! 🙏
Hey Congrats! How long did it take you to study for this exam
Thank you! It took me about 6 weeks per exam. Total of 3 months to complete both the 1001 and the 1002. Mind you, I work full time, have a daughter and many other commitments so I was stuffing absolutely every spare moment into studying.
I'm about to start some classes & (hopefully) be taking my A+ exams here in a few months.
Thank you for this video, from you experience.
This actually helped & really god idea on "using" that 1st exam as a "throw away" if you've got a Re-Take possible
Nice :)
Joshua Owens Thanks man I’m glad I could help!! Good luck to you and let me know if you have any questions 👍🏼
Congrats! Great tips!
MASTER I.T. Thanks!
HI! Thank you very much for sharing the experience you had studying for Comptia A+. I am not taking classes, nor do I have any experience building computers and I am afraid that might be a obstacle when it comes to comptia 220-1001 exam . In this case, I am thinking getting the certmaster labs for Comptia A+. What do you suggest? Thanks.
I do not have any experience using the CertMaster labs so I wouldn’t be able to recommend it. What material are you using to study for your 1001?
Thanks for the reply. I am still in the process of trying to gather every bit of information I need to start studying properly for Comptia A+ . So far I have started watching CompTIA 220-1001 A+ Training Videos on Professor Messer website and I have got his massive book as well.
hel der Nice!! I used Professor Messer a little bit before my exam. I just listened to his videos while I was driving and it definitely helped as a supplement to my core study material. I don’t have experience with his book, only the CertMaster learn. I have heard great things about it though and don’t think you can go wrong whichever route you decide to take. You got this 👍🏼
Really good spirit. Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm subscribed now. :)
Igor Oliveira ahh thanks man I appreciate the support!
I needed to hear this, thank you so much
Matthew Ferrarese Thanks for watching !
pro tip : watch series on Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching loads of movies these days.
@Darian Max Yea, been using flixzone for months myself :)
I have no experience in IT outside of phone sales and basic troubleshooting. Is this the right program? Is there any funding I can get to help pay for the program? I really want to make a career out of IT and this seems like a great first step. Any information would be great. Oh, and Congratulations on passing! I can imagine that felt amazing!
Thanks man! The A+ is a great way to get started if you’re looking to get into IT. As far as getting funding to pay for the program I’m not sure? You can ask your job if they offer any educational support towards advancing your career.
He said he got 2 chainlocks and one just hangs there. Subbed! Haha
x3tko it’s true.. 😂 thanks for the sub!
Did you read any books to prepare for this exam, ZeroDayJames?
I used what was provided in the CertMaster course package. Nothing more, nothing less.
agreed, no one cares about lighting, RGB, or whatever fancy things. You have knowledge that I'm trying to gain
Hey James, thanks for the video. I am currently studying for the A+ and am using the certmaster. Do you think i can pass the exam only using the certmaster? Thank you
Absolutely. CertMaster was the only material I used to study for both exams and it was sufficient to pass.
@@ZeroDayJames Thanks for the reply!!
Hello mate,
Tganks very much for the video.
Can you tell wich things should we study more?
I heard on a video that we nee to know the speed of cables like interput cables, sara cables etc.
And that is a lot.
Let me know please.
Great work 😁
Thanks for watching! You definitely need to know the cable speeds for Cat5, Cat5E, Cat6, Cat6E and Cat7 if I remember correctly.
Thank you very much for letting me know that.
Amazing help.
best way to do it is only test on subjects expressed on the comp ta exam syillabis
which you can find on the
www.examcompass.com/comptia/a-plus-certification/free-a-plus-practi
to download or just to look at
thats me good deed done for the day
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Hey, if you don’t pay 120x more than you have to then are you really that dedicated to it?
Exactly 😂
hey james just want to ask if there is any eligibility of sitting in comp tia + exams because I don't have any experience or degree considering IT but want to prepare for this cert can you please guide me through where to start from a little help will be apricated.
How much studying of your Acronyms did you feel you needed? I've gone over the course's core objectives and they list 3 pages of them.
I would focus on the main ones listed in the course. It’s almost impossible to memorize every single one of the objectives.. also I know this comment was a year ago. How did you do?
Thank for the video 😃big up my brother
Delano Williams 🙏
I have one main issue:
I have opted for certmaster learn for linux+,Even after completing modules,my knowledge points are not increasing and showing 0% progress.
And also,each time I login,all the knowledge points that are gained are lost with 0% progress shown
For getting certificate of completion in certmaster learn,KNOWLEDGE POINTS are very important
Please help me with this.
Thank you!
Sai Rohith Karanam The knowledge points and progress percentage are just for your own personal tracking. The course prepares you to take the actual exam and when you pass you get your certificate.
Don't hold out on us which 10 dollar udemy course helped with your network+?
Robert Justis haha check out my network+ video! Links and all in the description 👍🏼 ua-cam.com/video/qjXDN90N-uI/v-deo.html
im thinking the same thing and questioning everything but realizing i need better material to test for are there any video training that go over everything?
Hey Dominique how’s the studying been going? I would definitely recommend Jason Dion’s practice exams on Udemy.
@@ZeroDayJames decided to go into another field
Please link the $10 Udemy course
I have another video on it
Currently studying for A+ ..thanks for video
Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions 🤘🏼
Hey James . Can you send me the simulations that you had. Also the one where you had to connect a ladies tablet to her office Wi-Fi
Afakh Patel Not sure what you mean by connecting a ladies tablet to her office WiFi but the simulations I used were from the Comptia CertMaster learn.
Was it the same
About to go take my 1001🙈 wish me luck
Good luck and be sure to let me know how it goes ! ☺️
I PASSED OH MY 🥰🥰🥰🥰
ZeroDayJames my brain was like “ you’re totally going to fail”, we had the same feeling 😅
Harper Leo Congratulations!! 🍾
Harper Leo Yes that is exactly what my brain was telling me as well.. oof 😅
can i have your CompTIA's CertMaster Learn study bundle subscription for month time use ...
Hello I passed my 220-1001 in August, but I failed my 220-1002 today. To pass the 220-1002, I am deciding whether I should purchase CertMaster Learn or CertMaster Practice. Which is better? What are the differences between the two? What are the pros and cons of each? Do each of them prepare you for the test? If you can answer my questions it would really help me out. Thank you for your time.
The CertMaster learn is an actually course that goes through all of the objectives on the exam and I believe it has a practice test at the end. The CertMaster practice is just a collection of practice exams. Depending on what your score was and what topics you struggled with, you might just need to work on actual test taking and go with the practice exams. What material did you use to study?
@@ZeroDayJames Professor Messer videos and practice tests. I made a 691 on the 1001 Core 1 exam and a 680 on the 1002 Core 2 exam.
I got Jason dion a+ course but where did you find that packet or study guide
Cladosporium For the Net+ and Sec+ he provides a link with the downloadable PDF. Not sure if the same goes for his A+ course. He usually talks about it in the first couple videos.
Thanks for the info, and congrats!
Thank you!
CertBlaster test ENGINE and QUESTIONS/ WITH COMPTIA PRACTICE QUESTION 👍
Do you have to buy the book too, or does that come with certmaster learn
I failed my core 2 exam today for the second time with 680 % . I took my one 10 days ago and failed with 660 . Do u have any advice please? I use ITProTV for study
Ahh I’m sorry to hear that! Don’t let it get you down though there’s still hope. I’ve never used ITProTV before so I can’t give any suggestion on that. I would recommend doing lots and lots of practice exams. Look at the sections and topics you missed then go over those lessons on your course material. Also use the printout they give you after your exam because it tells you what topics you missed.
can you use your retake even if you passed the exam?
I don’t believe so? Why would you need to retake it if you passed?
awesome vid bro I struggle with my thoughts too LOL
Im studiying for A+ and im practising free exams from some other website ! Will this actually work ? Or i have to go for Comptia's practise exams ?
Your Bro I think you should be fine using 3rd party practice exams just make sure they’re credible resources. Always go over the objectives as well to make sure you’re ready on all sections!
@@ZeroDayJames Ok Thank You James ❤️
Your Bro Not a problem man as always let me know if you need anything!
Hey where are you these days after passing the A+? Have you secured a job in IT? Did you get your foot in the door with a Help desk position to start? I’m in a similar trajectory and I’m studying for the A+. Love your content. Just subscribed
CT thanks for the support! Since my A+ I got my Net+ and Sec+. That was all last year. I’ve been applying to other roles since then and building my network. Started an internship not too long ago as well.
I failed network plus twice with same points 568.
Mr Kevin How are you doing in practice exams before you go for the actual one?
One doubt.
I have only taken certmaster linux+ without an exam voucher.
After completing all the modules of course,will I get certification of completion?
Sai Rohith Karanam No. The course only prepares you to take the Linux+ exam. You have to pass the exam to get the certification.
All in all which exam did you find more challenging core 1 or core 2? I have been reading that core 2 is actually easier.
Echofrombelow Personally, I found Core2 more challenging. The reason being, I had more experience with hardware and building computers and laptops already. However I had zero experience when it came to permissions/policies and that sort of thing.
@@ZeroDayJames Hi I just finished getting the A +. I had the same experiences taking these exams as you, a fatalistic sense of failure, since the questions are poorly worded, and subjective since they provide multiple correct answers, and you have to choose the "best" one. I know you completed the trifecta by earning the network + and security + as well. What was your impression of those exams? Did they at least get more objective, ha ha, or did you feel like you were going to fail like you did on A+?
Thanks for these videos they helped me prepare for the psychological aspects of the exam.
So can you learn everything you need from the CertMaster or you need to take the eBook and voucher bundle?
odalv316 I took the bundle because I was looking to get the exam and retake at a discounted price. I ended up not even needing either of the retakes. But to answer your question, yes. The CertMaster alone is more than sufficient to pass the exam. That’s all I used!
@@ZeroDayJames thank you 🙏
When you buy the voucher, is it good for the 1001 and 1002, or just one or the other?
@@Automotib You have to buy a voucher for each part. (1001 and 1002) Vouchers are cheaper on eBay than they are on CompTIAs website.
@@bvdaerial1753 gotcha, what about retakes? Say you pass the 1001 the first time, can you use the retake then for the 1002?
The performance based questions frustrate me. It always feels like they don't give you enough information.
PetitePhillyLife Which practice exams are you using? Or are you talking about the actual exam?
@@ZeroDayJames the actual exam.
How long did you study before taking the 1001?
About 6 weeks
Good Shit Bro! ! !
Thanks!!
My Question to you Sir is, What happens if you pass the 1001 and fail 1002 or the other way around.
John Sangweni If you pass the 1001 and fail the 1002 you will not get your A+ certificate until you retake the 1002 and pass. You cannot take the 1002 unless you have successfully completed the 1001.
That shirts dope.
Thanks man! Floral 👌🏼
Can I study A+ 1001 and 1002 at the same or one after an other?
KONGO IBAKA I would recommend studying for the 1001 first, passing the exam, then working on your 1002. You cannot take the 1002 until you have passed your 1001.
When you take the certmaster practice and take the practice test ( 1001)the second time are the questions different?
I’ve only taken the practice exam included in CertMaster Learn. It does not change the questions after taking it the first time.
@@ZeroDayJames so, i gather the order changes?
I took it a second time and i went from a 50 to a 60 after doing the smart fresh.
I have my exam om Friday, who knows if I pass.
scott hochhauser Are you using them CertMaster Practice or CertMaster learn? You’ll do fine just keep reviewing the lessons in which you got answers wrong on the practice exams keep trying.
@@ZeroDayJames certmaster.practice
I worked on all the modules they told me to take after the first test and even to smart refresh.
@@ZeroDayJames i forgot to ask you about.preparing for the 1001 of the aplus. Did it feel like you were memorizing practice tests as you kept taking them over?
What udemy course for network + did you use?
Jasmine Pearls I used Jason Dion’s Network+ course along with his practice exams and simulations. Check out my video on it!
ua-cam.com/video/qjXDN90N-uI/v-deo.html
How much did you pay for your network+ and where did you say you got that from?
nevermind read the comments
Did u take both exams the same day ?
BOKUNDU LISONGO No I studied for the 1001, took the exam then studied for the 1002 and took the exam. They were about 6 weeks apart
I'm currently studying for my A+
I would highly appreciat if you can give me your A+ notes and exam questions you went through. God will bless you
I used the CompTIA CertMaster learn for all of my exam questions and notes.
@@ZeroDayJames hello. I checked and Comptia A+ CertMaster is only for renewal, no?
How long did you study for?
Nick Diaz I studied for about 6 weeks per exam. Mind you, some days I couldn’t get any study time in at all and others I could only get a few minutes. So if you have the time I think you could pull it off in even less than that. Just make sure you have a real understanding of what your studying!
@@ZeroDayJames Thank you! @RackLiftlife from IG. I'm gonna go for it and make the switch out of the medical field! Great videos!!!!
Nick Diaz Good luck and keep us posted on your progress !
Did the A+ get you into IT or do anything for you?
It helped me understand A LOT of the fundamentals and prepared me for my Net+. I’m working on my Sec+ now and should be applying for IT related jobs mid next year. I’ll definitely let you know how it goes.
sorry to hear about your legs..
Truth Balm Can’t honestly say I know where you’re going with this one 🤨
You have too many jump cuts dude
The Anime Otaku LOL it was my first video edit 🤷🏼♂️
The certmaster practice has questions that are so crazy.
scott hochhauser hahah yes but they definitely help prepare for the real thing ! I’m about to start studying for my Linux+ and I’m debating on going with the CertMaster again or saving some money and taking a shot at Cybrary 🤔
@@ZeroDayJames does the certmaster practice aplus 1001 practice test come up with new questions after taking it the first time?
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