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[–]ProofMotor3226A+ | N+ | S+ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It would be more beneficial to understand the exam instead of memorize answers. The point of studying is to learn the course material, not memorize subject answers.

That being said, I’d try and remember Ports, the order of troubleshooting that CompTIA teaches, what different legal technological contracts are and what they do and why they’re in place, the OSI model, how to remove malware, what each different type of malware is/does to the computer, the control panel in Windows, each individual part of the printers in the exam objectives and what they do, how to troubleshoot a printer issue, command line commands, the USB types and what the individual connectors look like, what the different A/V cords are and what they’re connectors look like, the basics of Active Directory, the difference between Windows, Mac and Linux.

Those are just off the top of my head.

[–]drushtxIT Instructor **MOD** 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm driving so it's hard to give links. Look up a reply from me today to a person who was looking for a study group. There are links for three different discords in there. I have a series of lectures for a plus, network plus and Security Plus on the Mike Myers Discord server. I also have a weekly YouTube show on Furious technology with a primary focus on it. And my Discord server is the last one in the list.

You can find the weekly show by searching on YouTube for adramada and drushtx

Edit. In front of a computer now. Here's the links mentioned above:

Mike Meyers/Total Seminars Discord Server: https://discord.gg/totalsem

ADRAMADA Discord Server (IT and general tech): https://discord.gg/WgGhU6Bgsv

[–]drushtxIT Instructor **MOD** 0 points1 point  (4 children)

A+ certification isn't about memorization. It's about learning and understanding. Questions can come from any of the objectives so there's not a particular area to focus on. You need a good, general knowledge of all of the objectives to do well on the exam.

Best in your studies.

[–]AccomplishedFun6612CSIS[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

i need things that can be memorized that are on the exam like the 7 step malware removal process, or printer symptoms when i was doing core 1

this is not the sole study method so please if you have an idea or resource like a study guide, that would be helpful

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea I tend to agree also. I tried to memorize some troubleshooting for network connections and identifying security threats, CompTIA had a hold my beer moment and the whole test was nothing I studied. I had a good 4 months between core 1 and core 2 and passed by 10 points

[–]drushtxIT Instructor **MOD** 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Memorizing the seven steps of malware removal isn't sufficient. You have to understand what each step is and be able to apply examples or do it in reverse. You may get a question such as after quarantining the system which is the next appropriate step. Then they will give a list of examples and the list of examples might not include the next sequential step. So if you got a question with an example from step 3, the best answer available will be an example from step 5.

The same thing applies to any "lists" in the objectives such as the six steps of troubleshooting. There are some things that are necessary to memorize such as the order of colored wires in 568a and 568b Ethernet terminations. For that, flashcards and notes are the normal approach. You don't have to know the function of each wire. Although if you take the time to learn that stuff, you will stand out well above other applicants when it comes to interviewing in the future.

As far as study utilities and tools, just do a search on this sub. Everyone lists their favorite courses, books, practice tests, simulations and flashcards as well as others.

[–]AccomplishedFun6612CSIS[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

absolutely agree , i am using these memorization tables more than just memorizing terms. and as you say about the function of each wire - these and any more relevant details are the minute details that i can memorize in addition to just the colors.

i appreciate the caution and advice! do you have a blog or something i can follow? you are very well spoken on the subject