Achieving Pass on the Comptia Security+ Exam on My Debut Try—Don’t Worry!

Overcoming Fear: My Success Story with the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam

I’m thrilled to share that I successfully passed the CompTIA Security+ certification exam on my first attempt! For anyone who may be feeling anxious about their readiness for the test, let me assure you: while it wasn’t a walk in the park, it wasn’t as daunting as I had initially thought.

In my preparations, I was concerned that the exam would be overwhelmingly difficult. However, I found that it was quite manageable overall. Some questions could have been phrased more clearly, but what surprised me the most were the simulation questions. Instead of needing to recall specific commands from memory, it turned out to be more of a matching exercise or utilizing dropdown menus. This was a significant relief!

Interestingly, my apprehension about the simulations had led me to delay scheduling the exam, as I believed I needed more practice. In hindsight, I realize that I let my worries psych me out unnecessarily.

Here’s my key piece of advice: once you’ve done your studying, take practice exams to gauge your readiness. Make sure you consistently score well. When facing the real exam, if you encounter a question that stumps you, skip it for the moment and mark it for review. Sometimes, answering another question can trigger the memory you need! Be sure to mark those challenging questions so you can return to them easily at the end.

I want to extend my gratitude to the wonderful members of this community who share invaluable insights, tips, and resources. The support I’ve received has been instrumental in my journey through the cybersecurity field.

Best of luck to everyone preparing for their exams! You’ve got this!

P.S. Thank you all for the encouragement and recognition! Your support means a lot to me in this endeavor.