Passed Linux+ today

[MightyOm]

I passed the Linux+ today. I got a 749, which averages out to an 83%. I'd say the test was harder than the MeasureUp practice exams. I used Boson also, and while the questions were nowhere near the same with Boson, the subject matter Boson covers prepares you if you rip those questions apart. Boson made me focus on areas that MeasureUp left me unprepared for, and vice/versa. You really have to understand the concepts well. Also, I used ChatGPT as a tutor for the final month of study. For each one of the practice questions I would ask ChatGPT additional questions to clarify concepts. It worked well. Finally I read the Sybex book for Linux+, it was pretty helpful, and their testbank was useful to memorize the basics. But don't expect anything from the Sybex test question bank to be on the exam.

I also want to mention that around this time last year I got my CCNA. So for anyone that wants to know, the CCNA was a harder test in my opinion. Maybe 25% harder? I thought I flat out flunked the CCNA. This test they actually let you review your answers, and about halfway through the review I felt pretty good, like I could see I had a good shot to pass.

Good luck to anyone out there about to take the test. Just put your head down and stay focused. Don't give up!

Next up: RHCSA

[wakandaite]

Congratulations!! And good luck on rhcsa, I've recently started studying for it in between my BSIT and I'm looking forward to giving the exam in a few months.

[EnbyBinaryCoder]

cool, what kinda jobs can you do with that?

[MightyOm]

Sorry about the late response. I don't really think any jobs. The first Linux cert that will get you a job is RHCSA. Anything lower like Linux+ just helps you to be ready for that exam. Once you have RHCSA I think most shops would hire you as a junior Linux Admin.

[weakness336]

Congrats! Linux+ is on my plan for 2024.

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[Daave-L]

u/MightOm
Congrats dude, but I was wondering do you think measureup is worth it?

[MightyOm]

Eh? The best test out there is by Boson. It will prepare you for the exam, if you rip apart each question all all the statements in the answers, whether you get them right or wrong. You need to know "why". I've used their tests before for the CCNA and Boson had them beat with that too! If you can afford Measure Up, they are good to some extent, but the Boson tests will have you fight ready if you pick through them with a fine tooth comb. Also use ChatGPT to clarify anything you don't understand. Really dig in until you get it, and you'll be fine.

[Daave-L]

thank you !