How did I pass my Core 1 and Core 2?
If you haven’t read about my journey in to getting my A+ certification then you really should go back and read from the beginning. It all started in Sept and it took me a Month to get it. After the first failure, I thought to myself will I even be able to get a good grade on my Core 2? That was the really a good question in my mind. Could I get a passing grade in the Core 2, or would I fail that one also. I did some preparing for Core 2 and that seemed to help. I was sure I was going to fail but I went to take my Core 2 even though I failed my Core 1. You can take Core 2 even if you fail your core 1, I found that helpful to know that you didn’t have to pass the tests in order to get your certification. It can be quite frustrating to get worry about getting the exam done and getting the certification. I am sure I am not the only one who had this stress.
So How did You pass the 2 time around with Core 1?
I’ll tell you what I did but I knew I didn’t have to study as much as most because I’ve been doing computer repair for years and I understand some basic concepts well before I even took the CompTIA Tests. I knew about it due to my life long experience about 10 to 20 years and that is just the beginning on how I didn’t expect to fail the first time around. The other part depends on your first score was it really low or did you just barely miss the 675 or 700 points needed to pass? My first score for Core 1 was just shy with 37 points needed to get a passing on the core 1. You can pretty much do the math but it was 638 was my first score. So I knew I only had to study a little bit those with lower scores will probably need to study even more. You can go back and find out how I prepared for the Core 2 but I wanted to pass my core 1 test for sure so I went into depth even more just to be sure. Here’s how I prepared to take the Core 1:
- I took as many Core 1 Pop quizzes as I could from Professor Messer — You can go back in time a few weeks or even months to take each single test and try to understand the concepts. This is what I did and it seemed to work. If you want to do the Core 2 Pop quizzes then check out this link.
- I paid and download his Study notes and Exam questions for a small fee — You can do this for both or just the ones that you’re having problems with. He has them for Core 1 and Core 2.
- I went back and Memorized the port numbers, Wiring diagrams and even 802.11 information because you just never know what you might need to pass the core 1.
- And finally I went through and listened and read as much as I can could on the Internet about Core 1 questions and answers and I even bought a book from Barnes and Noble Mike Meyers A+ Certification Passport (Amazon Affiliate Link)
Even though this is very little I did differently, it obviously did help with my grade as I went up by almost a 100 points after take the Core 1. If you really need to get your score this is definitely a good step to do to get your points you need to get your certification. I know this isn’t going to be for everyone but I did learn a thing or two. Know how you learn is how you get the good grades and this is the first step at getting grades you want in college and even in exams. I can’t emphasize this as much as I should because people just don’t understand that their way of learning is far different than those that learn a different way.
How did you pass your Core tests?
I’d really love to know how others have passed their core tests. Why not leave a comment and tell me what you did to help others to get the grades they need to get their certifications. I am finally certified in A+ and that is a big accomplishment for me. I worked really hard at it and now I have something to show to employers who might require that to get a job.
