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Hi everyone,
I am currently studying for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 test, and I have realized that the hard thing is not so much learning concepts, but understanding how to use them once a practical situation together with possible solutions is provided in a question. One topic that requires a lot of my attention is Windows troubleshooting. The problem in the system may be caused by configuration issues, by problems with the drivers, by running services, permissions, updates, or user-related issues, so the problem is to decide which thing needs to be checked in the first place and not just to go with the potential solution. Another topic I need to understand from practice is Security. It is not hard to learn terminology related to the topic, such as different types of authentication, malware types, access controls, and security practices in general, but the problems based on situations require more understanding of why certain security measures may work better in some cases than others. I have also been tackling CompTIA A+ Certification Exam questions to prepare for the exam. I am finding it more helpful to use these practice questions to analyze the reasoning of each question rather than just using the practice questions to see if I answered correctly. In case I got an answer wrong, I will look at the concept behind the question and figure out what data in the scenario can lead to the right answer. For those who have already passed Core 2, what do you think was the hardest to prepare for? Are troubleshooting scenarios the hardest to tackle or were there other topics like security, operating systems, and operational procedures that needed more time and attention? It would be nice to know how those who are more experienced handled the practice questions. Were you focused on completing as many questions as possible or is it better to spend more time analyzing the right and wrong answers of each question? In case you are preparing for the exam again, what do you think will be different from the last time?
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