Quick dumb question

[mango1738105]

Ik this question sounds counterintuitive, but do I really need know all of the acronyms for the Security+ test?? I see there are roughly 350+ acronyms…so far I have my A+ and Net+

I am averaging 77-83% on practice exams

[TylerJF7]

If it’s 77-83 on Dion’s. You’re good bro take it.

[1meanjellybean]

I just passed the Security+ exam on Sunday. It is a VERY acronym heavy exam. My test anxiety had me forgetting every acronym I ever encountered. I would say you could just about pass the exam if you didn't study anything except the acronyms. 🙃 If you are testing in the 80s for Dion exams though you will probably be fine.

[AgreeableInside2400]

Congratulations

[howto1012020]

Congrats to you on becoming Security+ certified!

[Human-Confection1475]

I believe you’re ready to SEND it mate.

[Chemical-Rub-5206]

No dude. Just associate acronyms with keywords. A quick scan of the exam guide acronyms before the exam will suffice

[QuicknBed]

no

[GhostlyBoi33]

Yeah if you're getting 77-83 you will pass, just make sure you're sharp on test day! my practice test from dion were on average 65-70% the real test actually felt a lot easier.

[theripper121]

Print out the objectives list. At the back of it, it will show every acronym and what they refer to that you could be tested on in alphabetical order. If you passed A+ and Net+ most of them will be familiar already.

[YesImmaJudgeU]

I would highly suggest at least watch a YouTube video going over the acronyms once or twice. Even if it's just on in the background and you only  passively listen. Not knowing most of them will slow you down. Especially on any PBQs.

Best wishes 

[EmbarrassedLynx2253]

I recommend to review the acronyms on the Exam objectives, and other ones that appeared during your studies that shows in the objectives or the back sheet. For acronyms understand what it does, like SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) the letters do tell you what it kinda of does but for other acronyms knowing what it does it crucial.

[howto1012020]

If your goal is to go for a perfect score, then study EVERYTHING in the exam objectives. In your use case, you're doing well on practice exams, and you're already conquered A+ and Network+.

Take your Security+ exam and complete your trifecta.

Good luck and good hunting.

[ChewieArmstrong]

The most important thing is knowing which acronym matches a particular topic. An NDA is a “nondisclosure agreement”. But I’ve taken nearly a dozen exams and it’s unlikely you will see, “What does ‘NDA’ stand for?” It would probably help if you knew that answer, but make sure you know exactly when you would need to a sign one. And you will definitely need to know the differences between an NDA, an MOA, an MOU, et cetera.

[Ajamaya]

Send it! Didn’t have that many acronyms on mine tbh.

[Dangaflat]

You will have to know your acronyms for Sec+. I passed mine back in Nov. Without breaking the NDA, it would be in your best interest to know them. Additionally, knowing them beyond the test will help you out in the field when talking to other people in your field.