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CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71 Course Material

DougBrooks
Can anyone explain the rational behind advertising the Tech+ as being available right now when learners are not able to gain access to the new platform and its content, Instead we have been provided access to the ITF+ platform for learners while teaching them the Tech+, exam vouchers are still not available to purchase for it.
Our rep is unable to confirm that the ITF+ voucher works with the new tech+ exam either despite the post on this board that says someone has used it for it :rolleyes:

This has not been a very smooth launch at all.
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TestOut and CertMaster Perform Simulations the Same as the Custom Quiz Labs ~ Why?

precious
Having identical content in both simulations and custom quiz labs could diminish the value of practice, as students are just replicating steps instead of critically thinking through problems.

One way to address this might be to push for some variability in the simulations and labs, ensuring they reinforce the same concepts but through different scenarios or configurations. Hopefully they'll resolve the issue.
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CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Instructor Wanted

J
Cool Whip said:
What would be the pay for such a venture?
I'm asking because, in theory, you would be asking for someone's intellectual property. So, curious to know the pay structure involved?
Regards,
Curtis
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Hi Curtis, the compensation would depend on whether we are acquiring an existing course already built or if the course had to be developed and delivered. Please send me an email at [email protected] to discuss further. Thank you
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TestOut and CertMaster Perform Simulations the Same as the Custom Quiz Labs ~ Why?

C
Greetings. Over the past year, I redeveloped a few of our IT courses using TestOut (ITF+, A+, Network+, and Security+). We plan on moving these over to the new CertMaster Perform when they become available, such as with Network+ and Tech+.

The major concern I've had, and still have, is that the simulations in the courseware are the exact same as the custom quiz labs. I am finding that students go through the simulations in the courseware, score the labs, copy the steps provided, then take the custom quiz lab (we call them lab assignments) and use the steps provided. I don't understand why CompTIA doesn't make the custom quiz labs different from the simulations.

I am at a loss. I even had a student tell me they were the same and it was a waste of their time to practice, copy the steps, and then complete it again for a grade. :rolleyes:
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Analyzing Malicious Activity through Collision Attacks on SHA-1

Emmanuel Phakula Mandala
precious said:
As part of Objective 2.4 (analyzing indicators of malicious activity), collision attacks on broken cryptographic algorithms, like SHA-1, are critical examples of tampering threats.

Key Takeaways:​

  • Collision Attack: When two distinct inputs generate the same hash, indicating possible tampering or forgery.
  • Broken SHA-1: SHA-1 is deprecated due to collision vulnerability, making it possible for attackers to create identical hashes for malicious files.

Practical Demo:​

  1. Demonstration: Use the website, which showcases a real-world collision attack on SHA-1. It provides two PDF files that generate the same SHA-1 hash, but contain different content.
  2. Verification: Have students download the example files from and use Python on https://github.com/OffensiveSoldier/Collision-attack/tree/main to hash them, demonstrating the collision.
  3. Discussion: Analyze how collision attacks can be used in malicious activities, such as bypassing digital signatures or integrity checks.
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@precious Thanks for the insight this is very important information
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How might AI benefit you or your students in CertMaster?

jarrelrivera
Namon Bills said:
I'm a UX Designer at CompTIA. I'm hoping to hear from instructors. What is your AI wish list for the CertMaster platform and courses?
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  • How would you hope to be able to use it? In other words, what job would you hire AI to do for you in CertMaster? And why?
- use AI to highlight key points from a content, or from a video.
- use AI to auto-generate practice questions, for the certification exam
- use AI to generate status reports for the class and/or for each student
- use AI to create workflows i.e. branching scenarios for guiding the students with their progress in the course

  • What job would your students hire AI to do for them in CertMaster? And why?
- students would hire AI to do reports for them (i.e. summary of content or of a video)
- students may hire AI to do the quizzes for them.

  • How have you already used AI to help you teach?
- yes, for content creation, referencing, and image creation (i.e. DALL-E)
- AI can likewise be used to create drafts for quizzes, lesson plans, etc

  • How are your students using AI currently to help them learn?
- they use AI to gather info and create reports i.e. summary reports, referencing, and image creation.
- they also use AI for ideation

  • What, if any, negative effects of AI are you currently seeing, either for instructors or students?
- too much reliance on AI limits the students' ability to think, write and create on their own
- too much reliance on AI limits the students' ability to memorize
- too much reliance on AI may cause people to be lazy thinkers.


I hope this helps!
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Analyzing Malicious Activity through Collision Attacks on SHA-1

precious
As part of Objective 2.4 (analyzing indicators of malicious activity), collision attacks on broken cryptographic algorithms, like SHA-1, are critical examples of tampering threats.

Key Takeaways:​

  • Collision Attack: When two distinct inputs generate the same hash, indicating possible tampering or forgery.
  • Broken SHA-1: SHA-1 is deprecated due to collision vulnerability, making it possible for attackers to create identical hashes for malicious files.

Practical Demo:​

  1. Demonstration: Use the website, which showcases a real-world collision attack on SHA-1. It provides two PDF files that generate the same SHA-1 hash, but contain different content.
  2. Verification: Have students download the example files from and use Python on https://github.com/OffensiveSoldier/Collision-attack/tree/main to hash them, demonstrating the collision.
  3. Discussion: Analyze how collision attacks can be used in malicious activities, such as bypassing digital signatures or integrity checks.
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Changing email for CIN

Rick Butler
aleibl said:
Maybe I can try and cheekily tag @Rick Butler who usually has great insight and tips for all kinds of questions?

Apologies for bothering you if this is outside your field of expertise!
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Cheekily, he says?

Apart from going to CompTIA Support straight, you've tagged Stephen. I know there aren't that many admins for CIN (I think Stephen is the only active one). Maybe email him, if you haven't already? Otherwise, he's probably backed up and will get to you as quick as he can.

/r
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