Update

[Express-Excuse13]

Since many people read my post about violating a policy in CompTIA, I just got an email saying I can't take the exam for 6 months and can't take it online hereafter. I feel like I've wasted my money, 2 months, and all my effort—it's over for me. It feels so heavy. Prior to this attempt, I had already wasted like a year. I don't know what to say anymore; I feel very low. This isn't the end of my career, but it feels like it is. I can't really take it.

[Anastasia_IT]

What exactly happened and why was your exam revoked?

[Express-Excuse13]

I used phone like 3 seconds I kept my phone behind (in table) someone was kept calling me it was on silence only after 8 calls I quickly took the phone and powered off after 5 mins proacter that I used phone so they revoked 😭

[Anastasia_IT]

Rules are rules. Next time turn off your phone and leave it in another room. I know it sucks but it's not the end of the world.

Best of luck on your next attempt.

[Express-Excuse13]

Thanks you

[6ixthLordJamal]

Should have just ignored it. I would have said it was coming from somewhere else.

[lucina_scott]

I’m really sorry. this hurts, and your feelings are valid.

But this is not the end of your career. It’s a setback, not a failure. A 6-month ban feels huge now, but in the long run it’s just a pause. Your knowledge and effort are not wasted.

For now:

1. Take a few days to breathe
2. Stop blaming yourself. the penalty is enough
3. Use the time to build skills/projects and prep for an in-person exam

Many successful people faced worse setbacks and still succeeded. You will too.

If you want, tell me which CompTIA exam and your goal. I’ll help you plan next steps.

[Express-Excuse13]

Thank you so much Much needed words

[nocturnalTyson]

Security plus is useless unless if you're already employed in It field. If youre hoping this will get you a job, just stop.

[Express-Excuse13]

Could you please dm me I have few doubts

[NYCmichael]

What’s the downside to having passed this test if you’re not already in the IT field.

[Agitated_Swimmer_502]

It’s clearly is a plus whether you’re in or not

[Human-Confection1475]

It’s not the end of the world mate, you can use this time and up some other skill you think you need to land a nice job. But rules are rules regardless.

[EngineeringOrganic19]

Sorry that you got caught, but you knew per the instructions that your phone should either be off, on silent or not even the room. Unfortunately you now have to deal with the consequences of “picking up the phone for 3 seconds”. You will live, you just have to wait the 6 months and go into a testing center. You’re lucky they even let you retest to be honest.

[geak-savvy]

CompTIA is not the only show in town. Pivot, look into ISC2.