I wanted to share this subnetting tip. I came from simiangeek on the CompTIA sub-Reddit . I am also including some links to other training resources that I have found
I wanted to share my experience, hope it will work for some other people. I went ahead and got to a point where I could jot down ...
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I took the 220-1102 exam yesterday, and passed with a score of 781 out of 900. It takes a score of 700 to pass. Again, there were 80 questions, with 90 minutes allowed to complete. If you haven’t already read my previous companion article Notes on the New CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Exam, you can find it
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A quick Saturday digest of cybersecurity news articles from other sources.I picked this up on Reddit/r/CISSP.
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Humans learn in a variety of different ways. There are learning modalities that correspond to the physical senses. Visual learning takes place as we read a book, flip through a slideshow, or watch a video. Auditory learning happens when we listen to a lecture or as the second modality engaged when watching a video. Kinesthetic/tactile learning happens when we use the senses ...
As you know from taking my classes, computers prefer numbers and humans prefer letters or words. Port numbers are numerical placeholders for protocol names. The best way to learn them is through daily professional use, or memorization. Flash cards can be helpful if you are preparing for an exam that is heavy in ports and protocols, such as the CompTIA A+ or Network+.
Here is another study aid provided by Rich Muldoon. Click on the image to enlarge to full size ...
Continue Reading →Thanks to a student of mine, Rich Muldoon, for this guide to Linux commands. Click on the image to display full size
In the digital age, proficiency in IT or computer science is highly valuable. Whether you’re looking to move into development, cybersecurity, system analysis, or even technician roles, it’s possible to earn high wages and enjoy a comfortable working life – here are a few tips to get you started.
Despite the wide range of positions available in ...
Continue Reading →The CompTIA A+ exam may be the best entry-level information technology course and certification exam. I started my certification training career teaching the A+ course for CompTIA’s IT Ready program back in 2014. I have tested for all the versions of the A+ since 200-701 and 702, 220-801 and 802, 220-901 and 902, 220-1001 and 1002.
Last April CompTIA release the latest set ...
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I often get the question from people looking to move into a cybersecurity career, “Where should I start.” The standard answer used to be, “Get an entry-level help desk position and work your way up to cybersecurity.” But with the plethora of IT and cybersecurity university degree programs, technical college programs, and the critical need for cybersecurity professionals in government, ...
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I passed another certification exam, this time for CompTIA’s Cloud+. It was harder than I expected, but I passed with a score of 777 out of 900.
The test was all single answer multiple choice, with a few PICK TWO questions.
The first question was the only Performance Based Question (PBQ), and it involved reviewing the configuration of a network diagram. I had to ...
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