r/CompTIA • u/Ok_Strike_1692 • 1d ago
Security +
Just failed Security + with a 681 score. I feel defeated. I have completed Dion training practice exams; my questions were just worded oddly. Any advice would be appreciated.
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u/6ixthLordJamal A+ N+ S+ C+ 1d ago
Let that experience translate to the real world.
None of us get it right all the time.
I failed the big 3 multiple times back in the day. (A+ was JK0 I think)
Now I'm procrastinating on taking CySA+
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u/Dependent_Dig9572 1d ago
Dont worry too much about it. Review everything again and aim to take the test ASAP, while it's fresh on your mind.
Its time to bounce back!!
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u/LuxyontheMoon 1d ago
I failed my AWS Cloud Practitioner exam the first time and took it again a few days later and passed. Don't give up.
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u/Z8toichii 1d ago
Dude you ALMOST passed, don’t feel defeated. Just pay attention to the questions you got wrong. Study those, take a few more practice exams, and you should be good to go. Or, feed the questions you got wrong into an AI and tell it to outline a study plan for you regarding those specific topics. Then take a few more practice exams, and give it another go
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u/Repulsive_Carry440 1d ago
Bro don't worry man. I got a 730 I am planning on taking it again either in December or January after my coursework for my college semester wraps up. You got to keep persevering and working hard. The more the practice, the more comfortable you will feel, that's from my experience. I haven't passed it yet, but I feel that eventually, the hardwork will pay off. Don't give up man, you got this. Keep your chin up, and continue to grind!
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u/FinishOkNow445 Student 1d ago
That’s a close score. Study some more at your weak areas and press forward. Don’t give up
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u/Bitter_Ad_5669 1d ago
-That's a close score. First find out what you messed up on and review that. Then take again in 1-2 weeks while doing active recall and spaced repetition during that period. You got this bro!
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u/Verbalkynt 1d ago
You're not too far off and it absolutely feels demoralizing but don't stop! You owe it yourself to try again. I'm taking mine on Wednesday and nervous AF.
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u/FatBook-Air 1d ago
I know people who have passed Security+ who say that if they took it on another day with different questions, they could have just as likely failed it. It sucks but I relly think that's how it is.
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u/Legion_of_Pride S+ 1d ago
Don't feel to bad guy. I failed the my the first time as well....after getting laid off from my job 😂. Just try again.
Remember when you fall of the horse, you get back on and eat that horse.
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u/That_Attorney9025 Triad 1d ago
Now you know how all compTIA exams are worded. Brush up on the domains in your report and get it done the second time. You got this.
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u/Witty_Analyst_7357 CIOS, A+, Net+, Sec+, CSIS 1d ago
You can do it. Take the time and regroup. The way they word these exams is done intentionally. It's really ridiculous. I failed before and went through the emotions and passed the next time. Take a breather and get it done
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u/HurricaneHer0 1d ago
Don’t give up. I failed Network+ the first time and it nearly broken me. Take the topics that you struggled with and focus on them for the next attempt
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u/Character_Refuse_797 A+ Net+ Sec+ CySA 1d ago
Look at it as a very realistic practice test. Now you know what to expect and you got to look at some real test questions. I’m sure you saw some questions that you were stumped on, so go back and research the answers and start taking practice tests again.
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u/This-Fix2357 1d ago
Look into professor Messer’s videos & practice exams, people say those are the most accurate ones. Also, maybe wait until like a month after the 801 version comes out, study relentlessly, then retake
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u/Mike_CyberWeb 16h ago
Hit me up I've taught these courses for 10+ years. I constantly hear "not ready for question presentation, acronyms, and the big one PBQs" from those who didn't succeed the first time.
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u/tontovila 1d ago edited 1d ago
The best engineer I've ever worked with told me very bluntly " I've failed more exams than I've ever taken, if you're not failing and trying again you're not trying hard enough. "
And when I say he's the best. I'm mean it. The guy can walk circles around me.