Passed 601

Discussion in 'A+' started by supernova, Oct 22, 2008.

  1. supernova

    supernova Gigabyte Poster

    1,422
    21
    80
    After lots of procrastinating, because i suffer from social anxiety, i booked the exam last week and didn't tell anyone.

    Sat the exam this afternoon, after almost getting thrown out of the buildings entrance by a security guard who thought i was a drunk off the street. (I'll have to not wear my old jeans, old leather jacket and have a hair cut /shave :oops:)

    anyway i passed.

    Score 845/900

    I have proven to myself i just need to go for it and stop worrying all the time. I feel more confident in getting things done with regards to these certs.

    PS it was the first time in 2 years that i had been on a train :oops: but it felt good.

    Andi
     
    Certifications: Loads
    WIP: Lots
  2. greenbrucelee
    Highly Decorated Member Award

    greenbrucelee Zettabyte Poster

    14,292
    265
    329
    Well done on both counts. I have a friend who has social anxiety issues, it's all about confidence with him (maybe you are the same). I try to tell him not to care what other people think about what he is doing and looks like and that's what I'd say to you wether that helps or not I don't know.

    But well done on passing and getting there :)
     
    Certifications: A+, N+, MCDST, Security+, 70-270
    WIP: 70-620 or 70-680?
  3. Markyboyt

    Markyboyt Kilobyte Poster

    407
    12
    39
    Congrats on the pass dude, am glad you managed to overcome your anxiety and go there. I don't really understand this social anxiety but surely thats got to give you something to look back on for reassurance next time.
     
    WIP: A+
  4. Dullage

    Dullage Byte Poster

    214
    6
    32
    Well done Andi, two big achievement's in a day there mate. I used to have big problems like that, I know what it's like.

    Keep going for it mate and it will all become easier :D
     
    Certifications: A+
    WIP: Network +
  5. Stuka

    Stuka Nibble Poster

    99
    0
    21
    Well done mate. I've got my 601 this Friday morning.

    I'm a little like you, I get terribly nervous and I tend to keep stuff like exams to myself. I think mostly due to the fear of failing...

    How did you find the test, then? How much time did you put into revising for it?
     
    Certifications: IT 2:1 Degree, A+, N+, MCDST
    WIP: MCITP
  6. Sparky
    Highly Decorated Member Award 500 Likes Award

    Sparky Zettabyte Poster Moderator

    10,718
    543
    364
    Congrats on the pass :biggrin
     
    Certifications: MSc MCSE MCSA:M MCSA:S MCITP:EA MCTS(x5) MS-900 AZ-900 Security+ Network+ A+
    WIP: Microsoft Certs
  7. supernova

    supernova Gigabyte Poster

    1,422
    21
    80
    Thanks for all your support guys and girls

    It wasn't as bad as i thought, i got a bit panicky over a few things but managed to recover my confidence and get back on track. I thought the questions and answers were clearer than the practice questions i used. Maybe I had the luck of the draw.

    I was a little annoyed that my mouse wheel didn't work..LOL

    I spent a lot of the last week revising.

    Andi
     
    Certifications: Loads
    WIP: Lots
  8. supernova

    supernova Gigabyte Poster

    1,422
    21
    80
    If you done all the revision you can, go for it.
    I was quite prepared to resit if I had to.

    just do your best.

    Good luck

    Andi
     
    Certifications: Loads
    WIP: Lots
  9. Stuka

    Stuka Nibble Poster

    99
    0
    21
    Cheers Andy.

    Well, not long now before I go under the guillotine, or so to speak.

    No revising tonight, though. I want a clear head. Instead, I'm off to play football :)
     
    Certifications: IT 2:1 Degree, A+, N+, MCDST
    WIP: MCITP
  10. del_port

    del_port Byte Poster

    239
    2
    20
    i barely done any revision,and passed,i was very calm in the exam room,the only thing i was worried about was doing 100 questions in 90 minutes,and i done the lot in around 70 minutes.

    As i said before, i feel one or two questions in every ten is difficult, and worth reading twice,the rest you can read fairly fast as there isn't a lot to them,two or three sentences,quick answer and onto the next question.
     
    Certifications: A+ and MCDST 70-271
    WIP: mcdst 272
  11. sunn

    sunn Gigabyte Poster

    1,562
    24
    79
    Congrats on the pass... :)
     
  12. albertc30

    albertc30 Kilobyte Poster

    423
    1
    37
    Well done mate. Just started A+ myself after getting annoyed waiting for my college to get back to me about my CCNA that unfortunately is left at halfway due to not enough students so A+ it is and then Network+ until I get back on track with my CCNA but everything points to start it from scratch and at home. Well done on the achievements mate.
     
    Certifications: CCNA
    WIP: 220-701 - A+
  13. BosonMichael
    Honorary Member Highly Decorated Member Award 500 Likes Award

    BosonMichael Yottabyte Poster

    19,183
    500
    414
    Congrats!
     
    Certifications: CISSP, MCSE+I, MCSE: Security, MCSE: Messaging, MCDST, MCDBA, MCTS, OCP, CCNP, CCDP, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, CNE, SCSA, Security+, Linux+, Server+, Network+, A+
    WIP: Just about everything!
  14. supernova

    supernova Gigabyte Poster

    1,422
    21
    80
    Cheers

    Yeah i passed (low ish mark) a mock exam for 601 and 602 before i started, but i have worked in IT years ago so its not as if its all new to me. however, with my issues i found myself revising to put off taking exam. But i will always make sure i do a lot of work regardless because if I do something i do it aiming for 110%

    I still worry about which questions i got wrong and there answers, any way of getting that information?
    Results sheet only has sections they belong to. Still waiting for backoffice access from comptia

    Andi
     
    Certifications: Loads
    WIP: Lots
  15. BosonMichael
    Honorary Member Highly Decorated Member Award 500 Likes Award

    BosonMichael Yottabyte Poster

    19,183
    500
    414
    Considering the horrible problem with braindumpers out there, what do you think the answer to that question is gonna be? :D
     
    Certifications: CISSP, MCSE+I, MCSE: Security, MCSE: Messaging, MCDST, MCDBA, MCTS, OCP, CCNP, CCDP, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, CNE, SCSA, Security+, Linux+, Server+, Network+, A+
    WIP: Just about everything!
  16. greenbrucelee
    Highly Decorated Member Award

    greenbrucelee Zettabyte Poster

    14,292
    265
    329
    you should have got a list at the end of the exam where it tells you what areas you answered incorrectly on but it won't tell you what the question was or the correct answer.
     
    Certifications: A+, N+, MCDST, Security+, 70-270
    WIP: 70-620 or 70-680?
  17. supernova

    supernova Gigabyte Poster

    1,422
    21
    80
    Yeah, but i cant tell which questions i got wrong because i thought i answered them all right .LOL

    yes I know where your coming from.
     
    Certifications: Loads
    WIP: Lots
  18. The Zig

    The Zig Kilobyte Poster

    305
    19
    46
    Well done, fella!
    Congrats!


    Yeah, I was curious about what I got wrong.
    Ah well... No-one's perfect, and the pass is what matters, eh!
     
    Certifications: A+; Network+; Security+, CTT+; MCDST; 4 x MTA (Networking, OS, Security & Server); MCITP - Enterprise Desktop Support; MCITP - Enterprise Desktop Administrator; MCITP - Server Administrator; MCSA - Server 2008; MCT; IOSH; CCENT
    WIP: CCNA; Server 2012; LPIC; JNCIA?

Share This Page

Loading...
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.