baylis said:

From what I understand its comparable to AWS Solution Architect / Google Professional Cloud Architect / CCDE

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I've taken AWS's Solutions Architect Associate exam, and I wouldn't say it was comparable. That's more what I was expecting, but I might've gotten all the easy CloudNetX questions, lol. Maybe the harder CloudNetX questions that I somehow didn't get would hit at about the Associate level for AWS's exams. Any of the cloud Professional level exams (like Google's that you mentioned) would be at a much higher level than anything I saw on the CloudNetX.

Jill West said:

I got the impression CloudNetX was basically a blend of Net+ and Cloud+ with very little covered outside the existing scope of those two, lower level exams. Whereas with SecurityX, it seems to be a bit more of a higher level exam--a jump above PenTest+/CySA+. But I took the CloudNetX beta, so it might've changed by the time it got to the official release.

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Jill West said:

I got the impression CloudNetX was basically a blend of Net+ and Cloud+ with very little covered outside the existing scope of those two, lower level exams. Whereas with SecurityX, it seems to be a bit more of a higher level exam--a jump above PenTest+/CySA+. But I took the CloudNetX beta, so it might've changed by the time it got to the official release.

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From what I understand its comparable to AWS Solution Architect / Google Professional Cloud Architect / CCDE

Gregory Childers said:

I wish they would. My Data+ is up for renewal in November, and my DataSys+ is up next year.

I think there is probably as much overlap between CloudNetX and Net+/Cloud+ as there is in SecurityX and PenTest+/CySA+/Security+.

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I got the impression CloudNetX was basically a blend of Net+ and Cloud+ with very little covered outside the existing scope of those two, lower level exams. Whereas with SecurityX, it seems to be a bit more of a higher level exam--a jump above PenTest+/CySA+. But I took the CloudNetX beta, so it might've changed by the time it got to the official release.

I am not a salesperson, and I know this sounds like a pitch, but I really like CertMaster Practice as a practice exam tool. I have been using it for CompTIA certs I have taken, and to me, it really does a good job, especially with the reinforcement on missed questions. If you have not purchased anything yet, I would suggest taking a look at it.

Tess Sluijter said:

Based on my years on r/comptia, I'd say the top 5 are:

1. Test-takers not reading and following the technical instructions or rules.
2. PearsonVue's CDN for video streaming, which does not span the globe effectively.
3. The quality of PearsonVue's OnVue software, which leads to crashes, hangs and slow performance.
4. Proctors maliciously or un-expertly handling their responsibilities.
5. Test-takers misinterpreting timezones and scheduling.

Your final sentence, the addition about test-takers personal qualities, I find too judgmental. Students can influence #1, but not the other four.

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Based on my time on that subreddit, #1 is the cause of the majority of incidents.

I also did not see any disrespect in Tess’ question. Let us remember that we, as fellow trainers, are on the same team.

Nobody’s integrity was insulted, IMO.

Onward and upward, my friends.

Congrats+

I've some difficulties with keybord when I want to use some keys in applied labs.

Some questions are like this. We can't make more than one choice. Need to be update

Hello

Wondering how you want to benefit from the CertMaster Learn class, test, quiz capabilities but still not use it.

If you have access/permission to set up students within your company certMaster Learn account - do add students to the classes you have created and set quiz or any compentecy assessement as needed. CertMaster provides all of those functionality

IF you feel you dont want to use it or dont have access- then use any thirdparty testing tool that gives you capacity to track students responses and scores or at the bare minimal just use google forms,microsoft form, surveyMonkey, Kobo tool box - at least they work -

The advantage of using the CertMaster learn system is that you can easily pick up and add questions to the pool from the exisiting questions there based on objectives.

I hope this helps

Thanks.

Tess Sluijter said:

Based on my years on r/comptia, I'd say the top 5 are:

1. Test-takers not reading and following the technical instructions or rules.
2. PearsonVue's CDN for video streaming, which does not span the globe effectively.
3. The quality of PearsonVue's OnVue software, which leads to crashes, hangs and slow performance.
4. Proctors maliciously or un-expertly handling their responsibilities.
5. Test-takers misinterpreting timezones and scheduling.

Your final sentence, the addition about test-takers personal qualities, I find too judgmental. Students can influence #1, but not the other four.

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Very true @Tess Sluijter I have had to take exams both at test centers and at times through OnVue.

The quality of PearsonVue's Onvue software can be lacking in terms of quality.

with respect to students - seen students misinterpreting time zones and at the end of the day missing exams.

One good thing PearsonVue is the ability to have as much rescheduling allowed if you appeal and provide enough evidence of some of these glitches which is a huge plus.

Gregory Childers said:

I have found that the vast majority of issues with home testing are due to testers NOT reading and following the technical instructions or the room setup requirements.

If you can't figure out how to troubleshoot basic stuff like this, you're not ready for the test. I've taken dozens of online exams with zero problems.

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Based on my years on r/comptia, I'd say the top 5 are:

1. Test-takers not reading and following the technical instructions or rules.
2. PearsonVue's CDN for video streaming, which does not span the globe effectively.
3. The quality of PearsonVue's OnVue software, which leads to crashes, hangs and slow performance.
4. Proctors maliciously or un-expertly handling their responsibilities.
5. Test-takers misinterpreting timezones and scheduling.

Your final sentence, the addition about test-takers personal qualities, I find too judgmental. Students can influence #1, but not the other four.

Chicago_FJR said:

Tess, please don't insult my integrity in a public forum or otherwise my integrity.

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As Bruce indicated, I was asking for a clarification on the original question, which to my sleep-addled brain read somewhat ambiguously.

We get all kinds of people on CIN, despite CompTIA's best efforts at screening. I don't personally know you, I've never really interacted with you before on these forums, hence why I have no clue about your integrity and dedication. Your post history also didn't give much clues as to those, which is why I asked.

Back to the original topic.

I would absolutely file feature requests or even complaints with the CertMaster content creators about this subject. This product is sold to both schools and trainers, as well as to self-studying individuals. You would expect them to provide an answer key to both instructors and individuals as a teaching and learning aid.

I have found that the vast majority of issues with home testing are due to testers NOT reading and following the technical instructions or the room setup requirements.

If you can't figure out how to troubleshoot basic stuff like this, you're not ready for the test. I've taken dozens of online exams with zero problems.

D Brown said:

I have done online testing and recommend against it. Especially for a first test.

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I very much agree, home testing, while convenient comes with a lot of other potential issues/headaches that just are not worth it if you have another option.

Chicago_FJR said:

Tess, please don't insult my integrity in a public forum or otherwise my integrity.

I cannot even believe that you would assume I would even be thinking about asking for confidential information. All test takers, especially we instructors, have committed to a statement of ethics not to divulge any portion of the test, discuss it, hint about it, or otherwise convey its contents in any fashion whatsoever.

Please retract the above statement and issue an apology as I am deeply offended and extremely angry.

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From an outsider looking in, it doesn't appear she accused you of anything, just asked a clarifying question.

Chicago_FJR said:

Hello!

My Comptia rep stated there is no official answer key from the company for Security+'s 701 PBQs. Did any of you create your own that I could model from? I was just going to answer each question one-by-one, take screen shots, repeat as needed, to share with my class but I'm hoping there is a better/faster/strong/more efficient approach that has already been done.

Any guidance would be appreciated, thank you!

Patrick Shaughnessy
City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL

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This is exactly what I have done. The result is a Word document with screenshots.

Thank you @Stephen Schneiter, I received my Pentest voucher

Richard Elliott said:

This is great information. Thanks. I would be interested to hear about your overseas experiences if you're willing to share anything.

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I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

TechTrainer11 said:

Well done good luck on your exams

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Thank you very much!

Well done good luck on your exams

I got my Pentest voucher!

Rick Butler said:

See, I could see DataX renewing these two.

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I wish they would. My Data+ is up for renewal in November, and my DataSys+ is up next year.

Rick Butler said:

Meanwhile, not so much here - since CloudNetX is more of an amalgam of cloud and networking. Like a Venn diagram, there's a good amount of material in Cloud+ and Network+ that would not come out in CloudNetX from what I can determine.

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I think there is probably as much overlap between CloudNetX and Net+/Cloud+ as there is in SecurityX and PenTest+/CySA+/Security+.

Tess, please don't insult my integrity in a public forum or otherwise my integrity.

I cannot even believe that you would assume I would even be thinking about asking for confidential information. All test takers, especially we instructors, have committed to a statement of ethics not to divulge any portion of the test, discuss it, hint about it, or otherwise convey its contents in any fashion whatsoever.

Please retract the above statement and issue an apology as I am deeply offended and extremely angry.