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Tony Mationg · Sunday at 9:55 PM

Hey there! If you have access as an instructor, under resources tab, there is what we called "presentation planner" I think it can help.

Gregory Childers · Sunday at 4:28 PM

David Staples said:
Hey everyone, happy Tuesday! So I was teaching a DataSys+ class last week and there are some security topics in the course. This being a military group, I knew that they had most likely done a Security+ at some point and mentioned that they should have seen some of these topics on their Security+ exam. One of the students relayed to me that he thought the exam was so much easier now than it was years ago when he first took it. I asked when he took it and he said just a few months ago. I asked more about his experience on the exam and he said that these days all you have to do is memorize the questions in the test bank because they're practically the same questions as on the exam. I asked more about the test bank he (and another student who was in his same Sec+ class) used and he went on to describe the VCE Player that is commonly used with braindumps. He also said that when he had a difficult question on the exam, he simply raised his hand and the instructor would sit there and go through the question with him. The instructor was not only proctoring the exam, but also helping students out during the exam.

After the class was over, I talked to the owner of another training company that I knew does business with this group and he said he had already reported it to CompTIA, but CompTIA seems to be saying they can't do anything without any sort of hard evidence and apparently isn't going to do anything about it. So my question is, should I even bother reporting this to CompTIA if they're not going to do anything anyways? All I have is what students told me about their experience. No physical, hard, concrete evidence. Does CompTIA actually care about cheating, or so long as a training company brings them a lot of business they don't really care about how they get the students to pass the exam? What would you do?

When the A+/Net+/Sec+ trifecta were transitioning from "good for life" certifications to CE certifications, I was teaching a lot of CompTIA classes on military bases.

At one particular base, I was teaching Sec+. The class was engaged. They were asking pertinent questions.

At the end of class, their commanding officer handed each one of them a set of burned CDs with the name of a well-known brain dump written in Sharpie on the surface. He told them to memorize the questions and answers and that they would be fine.

I was extremely angry that they were so brazen about cheating. I reported them, even with the risk of losing future work.

There is no place in our industry for cheaters.

Gregory Childers · Sunday at 1:06 PM

Bruce Weaver said:
And now I have received a survey from CompTIA about considering making Tech+ a CE course as well.

I can't imagine anyone wanting to extend Tech+ beyond three years.

BrianFord · Sunday at 11:08 AM

David Staples said:
That's part of the problem here. The training company is also the testing center and has a couple of "mobile sites" that allows them to offer proctoring of exams onsite. My understanding is that they are supposed to send a proctor, but that they have been letting the instructor input another proctor's information and credentials and just proctoring the exam themselves, so the instructor ends up being the proctor. And being a mobile site, that they can set up in a hotel conference room / ball room / etc.... there's no cameras. They're relying on the trust and integrity of the people, which in this case... well... you be the judge.

David,

This is a Pearson Vue problem. CompTIA relies on Pearson to administer the exams. I've seen this too. Pearson Vue 'Mobile Test Centers' are renowned for cheating.

Brian

rene · Sunday at 5:05 AM

I have been teaching IT certifications, system administration and programming skills for over 10 years.

ITF+ is available in the following languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese.
Now, the newer Tech+ certification is only available in English.

Is there any chance of Tech+ being available in other languages in the future? I could contribute German as it is my native language.

didohawk · Sunday at 5:05 AM

I have this Request for delivering the A+ Core 1 and Core 2 in 9 days 5 hours each i need some help on adjusting the pacing to the course flow

Chris S · Sep 5, 2025

Bruce Weaver said:
As we all know in IT, bugs can creep in when systems get redesigned. Only schools creating custom quizzes using CompTIA's question bank are affected. And CompTIA is actively working with our curriculum department...I just wish they would prioritize A+ over other projects.

If the powers that be read these threads, I think a courseware forum for content issues/updates/questions would be a very valuable addition.

Thank you, Bruce. I agree 100% about the courseware forum for content issues/updates/questions.

Bruce Weaver · Sep 5, 2025

Chris S said:
And CompTIA is silent on this...shame.

As we all know in IT, bugs can creep in when systems get redesigned. Only schools creating custom quizzes using CompTIA's question bank are affected. And CompTIA is actively working with our curriculum department...I just wish they would prioritize A+ over other projects.

If the powers that be read these threads, I think a courseware forum for content issues/updates/questions would be a very valuable addition.

Chris S · Sep 5, 2025

And CompTIA is silent on this...shame.

Rick Butler · Sep 5, 2025

Joeel said:
The CySA+ TTT series may help you,
Here you go : https://cin.comptia.org/resources/cysa-cs0-003-on-demand-ttt-series.183/
Follow the instructions.

The videos are linked there, but the learning content is only available during the TTT, not after. OP can check if he'd like, under the blue paperclip icon, but the content is generally only available during the seminar.

Stephen Schneiter · Sep 5, 2025

Hello CINners! I am super stoked, this is going to be a great one, so mark your calendars now!
Join with us as we talk with @James Stanger and Renee Wynn, former CIO of NASA. Renee will share stories about the steps she took to instill a cybersecurity culture in NASA. We'll discuss concepts such as the different mindsets that Operational Technology and Information Technology workers have, as well as implementing secure by design principles.

Ever wonder how cybersecurity is managed in satellite and GPS systems? Do you know why NASA technicians especially worry about lateral movement during a cybersecurity incidents involving satellites? Ever think about the ramifications of successful cybersecurity attacks on critical space infrastructure? Then join in on the discussion to learn more.

Discussion points will include:

The technologies, services, and platforms that Renee's teams protected at NASA.
Renee's efforts to instill cybersecurity into engineer, Operational Technology, and scientific mindsets.
The ramifications of cybersecurity failures in critical systems, from satellites to GPS.
Managing differing priorities, including availability and innovation versus cybersecurity when working with both legacy and cutting-edge space technologies.
How "failure of imagination" remains the cybersecurity industry's biggest problem.

What: CIN The Pulse: Managing critical space cybersecurity: Guarding against the failure of imagination
When: Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 11:00 AM CDT (1 hour webinar)
Who: Dr. James Stanger, and Renee Wynn
Where: ON24
Register Here

Rick Butler · Sep 5, 2025

I've told this story a few times regarding 'braindump chumps'.

We had an instructor who was teaching for us once who was teaching connectorizing RJ-45/Cat5e cables. A relatively simple task for someone with A+ and Net+ training and certs - which, this person had (which we found later, he was a 'chump'). When a student came to him and asked about how to do it, the instructor's response was "I don't know - go look it up on YouTube."

Yeah, he was summarily terminated.

So +1 to Jason's comment - because while the braindump helped him get the job, the braindump also prevented him from keeping it.

Rick Butler · Sep 5, 2025

jarrelrivera said:
I personally find it challenging to teach A+ Core 1 online, due to the constraints of not being able to do actual / hands-on demonstrations. Like, how can you teach "how to install a RAM or a CPU?" True, there's simulated lab now, but it is still different when you do it in actual.

The one thing that comes to mind is installing RAM onto a motherboard. How do you simulate the gentle yet firm downward pressure you need to place on the DIMM so you don't damage it or the motherboard, not to mention the ever-satisfying 'click' when DIMM seats and the retaining clips lock into place?

Possible to teach, sure. But not nearly as satisfying.

There's also that interaction between students that does not rightfully occur in an online class. That opens up a completely different dynamic, but I'm going to keep saying it anyway, because I think it's this interaction that a key to real learning engagement.

Sadly, everyone wants online delivery now for courses, out of convenience and cost.

/r

Michael Schmitz · Sep 5, 2025

Jeff Strain said:
I think some questions are there for reasons other than to test if you know the best answer. They may be there for the following reasons.

Time Waster - To make you spend too much time on one of the questions that is not even graded. May not have any correct answers or may no make any sense at all
Distractor - Kind of like a time waster, but may be a grammar issue or a typo for us who just can't let it go.
Cheat Catcher - Part of an anti-cheating plan, I would explain more here, but... got to catch them cheaters.
Question Testing - Testing new questions. This one needs no explanation.
All Others - Because I have to complete the percentage pie chart with the ones I don't know about. I sure hope it is key lime, as I am hungry.

Doesn`t explain, why the Official Exam has no feedback button to questions (mostly all others have that in their Exam).

Michael Schmitz · Sep 5, 2025

imsrj.cse said:
Thanks @Michael Schmitz , can you please share how to get access to eBook, the link

You did see the Discussion about the TTT for Linux+ in 2025?

TTT for Linux+

It will be announced, when scheduled to launch.

jdmurray · Sep 4, 2025

I am also interested in a new CompTIA Cybersecurity OT cert. I work for an ICS software vendor (inductiveautomation.com) and would be glad to lend my time and expertise in helping to forge SecOT+.

Joeel · Sep 4, 2025

The CySA+ TTT series may help you,
Here you go : https://cin.comptia.org/resources/cysa-cs0-003-on-demand-ttt-series.183/
Follow the instructions.

Bruce Weaver · Sep 4, 2025

We teach Tech+ at my College. It is a good course overall, especially for those with little technical background. Students sometimes underestimate it a bit when it comes to the database section.
Also it looks like it may become a 3 year CE certification (vs. lifetime) but that hasn't been officially announced to my knowledge.

jasoneckert · Sep 4, 2025

Braindumps have existed since the early days of IT certification, dating back to when vendors like SCO and Novell first introduced exams.

While the widespread use of braindumps is disheartening - undermining the credibility of certifications and devaluing the efforts of those who earn them honestly - it ultimately harms the individuals who rely on them the most. Candidates who use braindumps often fail to develop the skills necessary to perform well in interviews or succeed in technical roles, even if they manage to obtain a certification or land a job.

This issue is well recognized in the hiring community. Interviewers who are familiar with certifications can often detect when a candidate has relied on shortcuts. When certified individuals underperform during technical screenings, the blame typically falls on the use of braindumps rather than the certification itself.

Bruce Weaver · Sep 4, 2025

jarrelrivera said:
Yeah, same here.
I feel that since CompTIA and TestOut merged, someone had been failing in proofreading the questions.
Either that the options are incorrect, or that the answers are just wrong.

It is not limited to A+. This goes across many courses. It is also seen on end-of-lab questions and quizzes.
We used to have a way to report these issues directly on the platform.
Unfortunately, the reporting mechanism seem to have been lost since we moved to the new platform.comptia.org

It appears to me that it is somehow pulling questions from sources it shouldn't like some of the ones OP shown were used inside of labs.

I agree, CompTIA seems to have made it more difficult to report errors but it is still there.

jarrelrivera · Sep 4, 2025

J.Porter said:
Would love to hear some recommendations on different learning platforms that can be used in classroom environments. Traditionally have used the TestOut platform but this has transitioned to CertMaster. I'm just wondering what else is out there for instructors to consider to get the best resources for our students? My institution teaches, Tech+, A+, Network+ and Security+.

Labs and curriculum (book and video) would be great to have.

Thanks,

J. Porter

On my end, we only use the official CompTIA learning content.
It has the text, videos, labs, quizzes, and PBQs.

jarrelrivera · Sep 4, 2025

Yeah, same here.
I feel that since CompTIA and TestOut merged, someone had been failing in proofreading the questions.
Either that the options are incorrect, or that the answers are just wrong.

It is not limited to A+. This goes across many courses. It is also seen on end-of-lab questions and quizzes.
We used to have a way to report these issues directly on the platform.
Unfortunately, the reporting mechanism seem to have been lost since we moved to the new platform.comptia.org

jarrelrivera · Sep 4, 2025

I personally find it challenging to teach A+ Core 1 online, due to the constraints of not being able to do actual / hands-on demonstrations. Like, how can you teach "how to install a RAM or a CPU?" True, there's simulated lab now, but it is still different when you do it in actual.

A+ Core2 is okay for an online course. Run virtual machines using virtualbox or hyper-V, then demonstrate how to install Windows 10, Windows 11 and Linux, how to connect them, then teach how to configure. The key challenge is demonstrating Apple-based OS if you don't own an Apple-machine, like myself; there's no way to virtualize it.

Security+ is okay for an online course. The labs are good, then couple it with real-world scenarios.

Jeff Strain · Sep 4, 2025

Michael Schmitz said:
During the Exam CloudNetX today, i saw some Questions that have Typos or are with really stupid answers: i wonder why CompTIA has no Question Feedback button?
How to report these Errors?

What are you thinking about this missing feedback?

I think some questions are there for reasons other than to test if you know the best answer. They may be there for the following reasons.

Time Waster - To make you spend too much time on one of the questions that is not even graded. May not have any correct answers or may no make any sense at all
Distractor - Kind of like a time waster, but may be a grammar issue or a typo for us who just can't let it go.
Cheat Catcher - Part of an anti-cheating plan, I would explain more here, but... got to catch them cheaters.
Question Testing - Testing new questions. This one needs no explanation.
All Others - Because I have to complete the percentage pie chart with the ones I don't know about. I sure hope it is key lime, as I am hungry.

Jeff Strain · Sep 4, 2025

I advise anyone preparing for the exam to be extremely cautious, as cheating can result in a lifetime ban. That makes them ineligible for some jobs that require certifications. I try to scare them into not cheating. In the past government employees who cheat could lose their job if the certification gets pulled.

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