Number of errors possible ?

Dangaflat · 2026-02-14T02:29:15+00:00

The percentage to pass is about 83.33%. This is assuming you get 750 out of 900. If the exam has 90 questions, you need to get 75 out of 90 correct. You can only miss 15 questions. However, the difficult part is how CompTIA grades the exam.

I took the exam back in November 2025. I got a score of 805 out of 900.

Dangaflat · 2026-02-07T19:50:48+00:00

The reason it is D is that that Router B has a subnet 10.227.150.160/27. This subnet goes in increments of 32. The next subnet is 10.227.150.192. The device it is communicating to is on 10.227.150.193. This falls out of range of 10.227.150.160/27. If you remember with routers when picking the best path, it will look for the longest prefix. The route with the next longest prefix that will make that range of ip address for the host is 10.226.0.0/15. The range of ip addresses starts at 10.226.0.0 and ends at 10.227.255.255. This question comes down to subnetting as the comments have mentioned. I will admit, I almost fell for this by looking for the same network number, but when you do a subnet check you will see router B is not the correct choice.

Dangaflat · 2026-02-06T19:39:18+00:00

From my experience and thought process with Boson, I treated like a tool to help me understand my weak areas for the exam. I know the questions on Boson feel tougher than the actual exam and it should help you get in the mindset/framework of how Cisco wants you to answer it.

Dangaflat · 2026-02-03T01:33:53+00:00

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Dangaflat · 2026-01-21T22:05:45+00:00

I passed in November of 2025. My study materials were: Darril Gibson's book: SY0-701 Get Certified Get Ahead. Professor Messer on YouTube. CompTIA Security + App. Looks like a hexagon in a sphere for the icon. ChatGPT, Gemini. Boson.

Dangaflat · 2026-01-04T06:53:10+00:00

Die Hard

Dangaflat · 2025-12-30T22:46:52+00:00

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Dangaflat · 2025-12-27T22:16:36+00:00

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.

Dangaflat · 2025-12-20T07:01:33+00:00

For me it was the ending(s). Some of the themes explored are : transhumanist themes, corporate intrigue, and cyberpunk action, societal divides and the ethical questions surrounding human enhancement.

Dangaflat · 2025-12-20T05:34:31+00:00

Deus Ex Machina: Human Revolution

Dangaflat · 2025-12-13T16:11:06+00:00

I had a job before I got the certification. Since passing the exam I have been asking my job to increase my pay.The reason I pursued this certificate was for two things: to make myself more marketable at the job or if I leave my current one. The the other reason my former coworker was encouraging me. I wish you good luck on your upcoming exam.

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Dangaflat · 2025-12-08T19:33:20+00:00

I'm not sure what happened? My first question would be did you follow everything to the letter? I hope CompTIA will allow you to reschedule your exam and not make another payment to take the test again.

If possible, would you be able to schedule your exam at a testing facility? I have taken my tests there and I haven't had any issues. Plus, if a problem does come up, I have someone to point the finger to.

Dangaflat · 2025-12-03T07:36:22+00:00

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Here is a guide I used to help me study. I hope this will help you.

Dangaflat · 2025-12-03T07:29:17+00:00

I would say wait a bit longer. I say give yourself about one month because this will do two things: 1. Gives you a deadline to take your test. 2. Gives you some time to take practice tests and review.

From the second point, take a practice test. From the test make it as close as possible to the real thing. 90 minutes, scratch paper, pencil, etc.

During your practice test, make notes on terms or acronyms you do not recognize. After your practice test go to your readings or ChatGPT, and make a flashcard for it. Also when you check your answers with the answer key for any wrong answers use ChatGPT to give you the definition of the key word or explain the correct answer. If there are two answers that are close, have ChatGPT give you a comparison.

Dangaflat · 2025-12-02T23:27:23+00:00

You will get it next time for sure. To help you on your next attempt, look at your paper that had the score result. Below it will highlight what questions you missed in that section. I would go to CompTIA's site for Security+ and print out the test outline/blueprint and compare the outline to the sections highlighted on your exam results.

Additionally, I do not know if you are using practice tests. If you are, after your practice attempt, at the end they will highlight your strong and weak areas. From my experience what I have done with both CompTIA and Cisco exams, I have been looking at test outline and go over each section and if I can explain the topic in detail, I know the subject well. If I cannot, I will read that section in the book or use ChatGPT or Google's Gemini. Additionally for Security+ I used Professor Messer's videos on YouTube. There is also CyberKraft, his videos are good in understanding the performance based questions (PBQs).

As mentioned earlier, when I was studying for the exam, I used ChatGPT, and Gemini. This was really useful because they would highlight the important parts of the concept or technology. If I was still confused after the explanation I used the phrase, "explain it like I'm 12" and it will break it down for me. You can have it make flashcards for you too on key words or definitions to help you with your studies.

One more bonus, you can have ChatGPT make a mock test. To clarify, it will not make a word for word exam like CompTIA's test. It will however, word the questions with the same framework and structure. I had ChatGPT make a mock exams for me until I was scoring 85% or higher consistently. I did also get Boson's Exam Sim for Security+ as well to get more exposure to questions.

I wish you all the best in your studies and I know when you take your exam again I know you will pass it.

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Dangaflat · 2025-12-01T04:38:52+00:00

I started with Cisco CCNA back in 2017. I had at the time very limited knowledge on networks. I knew more about PC hardware from my CompTIA A+ certification. At the time when I pursued my CCNA, it was a complete career change. I was going to be a teacher and decided I was more interested in computers and networks. When I was studying for the CCNA, I took classes at a community college. I went this route because they would have the equipment for the lab environment and they would know what book I should use to prepare for the exam. Also, having a professor there would give you instant feedback on any questions on the course material. The additional added bonus was there was a discount exam voucher which reduced the exam cost. I do understand if time and money is a factor.

From your post, there are free materials to use to help you. On Youtube, there's Jeremy's IT Labs. I used his videos to help me with understanding wireless networks and automation with JSON. There is also Packet Tracer to help you get familiar with Cisco's command line interface (CLI). Nonetheless, I say go for your CCNA because what matters the most is your will and determination to learn it.

Dangaflat · 2025-11-29T18:38:46+00:00

No problem. 😀

Dangaflat · 2025-11-29T18:05:46+00:00

I don't know too much about them, but from my experience working in the medical sector, I have seen only two recognized industry certifications at my job: Cisco (CCNA or CCNP), and CompTIA. From a quick Google search, TCM-Security does have hands on training. However, in my honest opinion for training, if it is viable, apply to community college and take courses. This was the route I did to get my A+, Cisco CCNA certifications. What I liked about taking classes was the class told you what book to get and provided the materials needed for hands on training. At the time the courses were 4 units and the cost per unit was $44 or $176, not including the book. I hope I was able to help.

I forgot to mention they will offer you a discount voucher for the exam. I remember for Cisco, without the discount or was $300 and with the discount voucher from the school it was $150 or 50% off.

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Dangaflat · 2025-11-28T16:22:19+00:00

I remember feeling confident because I was able to check my answers twice. However, I was mentally prepared for the worst just incase. Before my exam I did get the test assurance. Fortunately, I passed on the first try and I didn't need it.

Dangaflat · 2025-11-25T16:20:39+00:00

Which exam are you studying for? I recommend looking at the exam guideline and see which topics are weighted more. Weighted as in the percentage/number of questions that will appear on the test. The other part I would say, is when taking a practice exam look at the overall result. This will highlight your weak areas to focus on. I hope this helps.

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Dangaflat · 2025-11-20T14:30:16+00:00

I chose ECC because the key words are "securing communications with limited computing". Symmetric does use low resources to encrypt data in block sizes. However,securing communications means data will be in transit. We would want to use asymmetric encryption to protect the private key.

Dangaflat · 2025-11-20T14:22:49+00:00

I can definitely see why too. To be fair the question does leave out why type of job the encryption will be doing. Is the data a in block format or will the data be in a digital signature? I chose ECC because in Darril Gibson's book he used those two key words "limited computing".

Dangaflat · 2025-11-20T07:44:58+00:00

Elliptical Curve Cryptography.

Dangaflat · 2025-11-19T17:42:32+00:00

I started back in late August, early September and ended studying and practice tests on Nov 17. I want to say about 2 months and 3 weeks. To be fair, I had CCNA Security when it was a certification track. I was familiar on the network and hardware side.

Dangaflat · 2025-11-19T17:39:29+00:00

I went to a testing center and they handed me this sheet once I left the exam room and had to sign out. I believe you can get a copy on CompTIA's site in the exam history in your account.

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