CompTIA examinations can indeed be tough, particularly to those who are fresh. There are many students who are not good at managing time, while there are others who simply try too hard to figure out performance-based questions.
As instructors, let’s share tips to help our learners prepare effectively, control anxiety and have a go at the examination.
The first 10 questions include PBQs and the hard ones. Flag them for review, skip, then find the easier ones first.
This will help the student build their confidence and the momentum to continue on.
Got a question that you are unsure of? Or perhaps, the scenario is too long to read and comprehend. Flag it for review, then move on.
I typically advise my students not to spend a minute on 1 question alone.
There are 80+ questions with only 90 minutes or so.
Once they get to read all questions and answered the easy ones, spend the rest of the time to answer the remaining questions, and review all of their answers over and over again. They are given with the time. Use it fully.
I don't like it when students finish the exam with about an hour of time left, and they fail. Fortunately, none of my students had this experience. Co'z this means that they either rushed the exam, or they gave up. Sadly, I hear lots of stories like this.
The day before the exam, they should just relax. They have prepared for weeks or months. They now just have to trust that they are competent enough to pass. Sleep well. Eat well. In this way, their body and mind are prepared for the battle ahead.
I hope this helps.
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