WEBVTT 1 00:00:00.450 --> 00:00:03.870 Congratulations, you made it to the end of the course. 2 00:00:03.870 --> 00:00:05.370 Now throughout our time together, 3 00:00:05.370 --> 00:00:07.500 we have covered everything you need to know 4 00:00:07.500 --> 00:00:10.080 in order to understand all five domains covered 5 00:00:10.080 --> 00:00:15.080 by the CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1101 Certification exam. 6 00:00:15.780 --> 00:00:17.310 Let's review those five domains 7 00:00:17.310 --> 00:00:19.530 one more time at a high level. 8 00:00:19.530 --> 00:00:21.210 Now I know we didn't cover these domains 9 00:00:21.210 --> 00:00:24.120 and their objectives in a linear or sequential order 10 00:00:24.120 --> 00:00:26.040 as we went through the lessons in this course 11 00:00:26.040 --> 00:00:27.300 and that's okay. 12 00:00:27.300 --> 00:00:29.310 I covered all the material from them 13 00:00:29.310 --> 00:00:31.830 but I rearranged it to hopefully make it easier 14 00:00:31.830 --> 00:00:34.560 for you to learn everything you need to know for the exam. 15 00:00:34.560 --> 00:00:36.600 Now I can tell you from over 20 years 16 00:00:36.600 --> 00:00:39.150 of personal experience taking CompTIA exams, 17 00:00:39.150 --> 00:00:40.500 CompTIA is not known 18 00:00:40.500 --> 00:00:42.420 for ordering their domains or objectives 19 00:00:42.420 --> 00:00:44.730 in the most straightforward way sometimes, 20 00:00:44.730 --> 00:00:46.680 and the objectives aren't designed to be taught 21 00:00:46.680 --> 00:00:50.460 in the order listed in the PDF of the exam objectives, 22 00:00:50.460 --> 00:00:53.640 but I promise we did cover all of those objectives 23 00:00:53.640 --> 00:00:57.090 and every bulleted item underneath them in this course. 24 00:00:57.090 --> 00:00:58.620 Now if you need to go back and review 25 00:00:58.620 --> 00:01:00.240 any specific objective, 26 00:01:00.240 --> 00:01:02.640 you can always look back at the title of each video 27 00:01:02.640 --> 00:01:04.950 in this course because I clearly labeled them 28 00:01:04.950 --> 00:01:06.480 with the relevant objective 29 00:01:06.480 --> 00:01:08.790 in parentheses after their name. 30 00:01:08.790 --> 00:01:10.200 Now as we look at these, 31 00:01:10.200 --> 00:01:12.090 we have first domain one. 32 00:01:12.090 --> 00:01:14.460 Domain one was all about mobile devices 33 00:01:14.460 --> 00:01:17.430 and it makes up 15% of your exam questions. 34 00:01:17.430 --> 00:01:19.530 This domain was focused on your ability 35 00:01:19.530 --> 00:01:21.540 to install and configure laptops 36 00:01:21.540 --> 00:01:22.950 and other mobile devices 37 00:01:22.950 --> 00:01:25.680 such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables, 38 00:01:25.680 --> 00:01:27.900 as well as your ability to support applications 39 00:01:27.900 --> 00:01:29.280 on these various devices 40 00:01:29.280 --> 00:01:32.100 and ensure connectivity for your end users. 41 00:01:32.100 --> 00:01:33.930 Domain two is networking 42 00:01:33.930 --> 00:01:36.900 and it makes up 20% of your exam questions. 43 00:01:36.900 --> 00:01:38.820 Now this domain is focused on your ability 44 00:01:38.820 --> 00:01:40.320 to explain the types of networks 45 00:01:40.320 --> 00:01:42.630 and connections available in your workplace 46 00:01:42.630 --> 00:01:45.360 including TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, 47 00:01:45.360 --> 00:01:48.270 small office/home office equipment and configurations, 48 00:01:48.270 --> 00:01:50.040 and other things like that. 49 00:01:50.040 --> 00:01:51.600 As we went through that domain, 50 00:01:51.600 --> 00:01:52.950 we were focused on your ability 51 00:01:52.950 --> 00:01:56.010 of both looking at the internal network known as the LAN, 52 00:01:56.010 --> 00:01:58.320 as well as your external network connectivity, 53 00:01:58.320 --> 00:02:00.630 things like your cable modems, fiber modems, 54 00:02:00.630 --> 00:02:03.390 and other types of internet connections. 55 00:02:03.390 --> 00:02:06.060 Next, we had domain three, which is hardware, 56 00:02:06.060 --> 00:02:09.300 and it makes up 25% of your exam questions. 57 00:02:09.300 --> 00:02:12.150 This domain was focused on your ability to identify, 58 00:02:12.150 --> 00:02:14.820 use and connect hardware components and devices 59 00:02:14.820 --> 00:02:16.380 including how different devices 60 00:02:16.380 --> 00:02:19.590 are going to be used to support a remote or hybrid workforce. 61 00:02:19.590 --> 00:02:21.180 When you think about this domain, 62 00:02:21.180 --> 00:02:23.880 remember to think about motherboards, processors, 63 00:02:23.880 --> 00:02:26.550 memory, storage drives, expansion cards, 64 00:02:26.550 --> 00:02:28.890 and all of those other hardware components 65 00:02:28.890 --> 00:02:31.410 that are combined to create a functioning computer, 66 00:02:31.410 --> 00:02:33.420 workstation or server. 67 00:02:33.420 --> 00:02:35.070 Then, we had domain four 68 00:02:35.070 --> 00:02:37.620 and domain four was virtualization and the cloud 69 00:02:37.620 --> 00:02:40.800 and it makes up 11% of your exam questions. 70 00:02:40.800 --> 00:02:43.020 This domain was actually the shortest domain 71 00:02:43.020 --> 00:02:44.910 and smallest one on the exam 72 00:02:44.910 --> 00:02:46.380 but it's still critically important 73 00:02:46.380 --> 00:02:48.360 in today's modern enterprise networks 74 00:02:48.360 --> 00:02:50.160 because so many organizations 75 00:02:50.160 --> 00:02:53.100 place heavy emphasis on migrating into the cloud 76 00:02:53.100 --> 00:02:55.980 and getting away from their own servers and data centers. 77 00:02:55.980 --> 00:02:58.230 You're going to be expected to be able to compare and contrast 78 00:02:58.230 --> 00:03:01.020 different cloud computing deployment and delivery models, 79 00:03:01.020 --> 00:03:03.330 as well as your ability to understand virtualization 80 00:03:03.330 --> 00:03:06.240 and how it works to support these cloud-based architectures 81 00:03:06.240 --> 00:03:07.680 come exam day. 82 00:03:07.680 --> 00:03:10.110 The final domain we had was domain five, 83 00:03:10.110 --> 00:03:12.390 which is hardware and network troubleshooting, 84 00:03:12.390 --> 00:03:15.600 and it's going to make up 29% of your exam questions. 85 00:03:15.600 --> 00:03:17.790 This domain was actually focused on your ability 86 00:03:17.790 --> 00:03:20.370 to troubleshoot real-world device and network issues 87 00:03:20.370 --> 00:03:22.110 quickly and efficiently 88 00:03:22.110 --> 00:03:24.870 using the CompTIA troubleshooting methodology 89 00:03:24.870 --> 00:03:26.370 and applying your knowledge 90 00:03:26.370 --> 00:03:28.320 from the other four domains we covered 91 00:03:28.320 --> 00:03:29.670 in order to answer questions 92 00:03:29.670 --> 00:03:31.410 about how to solve a given problem 93 00:03:31.410 --> 00:03:33.030 or identify a root cause 94 00:03:33.030 --> 00:03:35.340 that's being experienced by an end user. 95 00:03:35.340 --> 00:03:36.570 So as you can see, 96 00:03:36.570 --> 00:03:39.420 this is all stuff we covered as we went through the course 97 00:03:39.420 --> 00:03:41.580 and took our time going through it together. 98 00:03:41.580 --> 00:03:43.500 Now I truly hope you enjoyed my approach 99 00:03:43.500 --> 00:03:44.970 of starting out with hardware, 100 00:03:44.970 --> 00:03:46.650 then moving into virtualization, 101 00:03:46.650 --> 00:03:49.529 the cloud, networking, mobile devices, printers, 102 00:03:49.529 --> 00:03:51.600 and then finally troubleshooting 103 00:03:51.600 --> 00:03:52.830 because I really do believe 104 00:03:52.830 --> 00:03:54.780 this is the best way for you to learn this 105 00:03:54.780 --> 00:03:57.480 as you're trying to get ready for your A+ exam. 106 00:03:57.480 --> 00:04:00.750 Now I know we covered a ton of information in this course 107 00:04:00.750 --> 00:04:03.570 and you're probably excited to schedule your Core 1 exam. 108 00:04:03.570 --> 00:04:06.720 Take that test and complete your first of two tests 109 00:04:06.720 --> 00:04:09.270 to become CompTIA A+ certified. 110 00:04:09.270 --> 00:04:10.920 But before you do, 111 00:04:10.920 --> 00:04:12.390 I recommend that you stick around 112 00:04:12.390 --> 00:04:13.920 until the end of this lesson 113 00:04:13.920 --> 00:04:16.290 where I'm going to give you my top five tips and tricks 114 00:04:16.290 --> 00:04:18.242 for raising your score on the A+ exam 115 00:04:18.242 --> 00:04:21.420 and getting certified on your first attempt. 116 00:04:21.420 --> 00:04:24.750 After all, this exam can be expensive for a lot of people 117 00:04:24.750 --> 00:04:27.150 and you probably don't have to pay for it twice. 118 00:04:27.150 --> 00:04:28.650 Speaking of taking the exam, 119 00:04:28.650 --> 00:04:30.930 how do you sign up and schedule your exam? 120 00:04:30.930 --> 00:04:31.950 Well, you could take it 121 00:04:31.950 --> 00:04:34.440 at any Pearson VUE Testing Center worldwide 122 00:04:34.440 --> 00:04:36.210 at a local testing center. 123 00:04:36.210 --> 00:04:38.880 Personally, I've taken exams all over the world 124 00:04:38.880 --> 00:04:41.760 including North and South America, over in Asia, 125 00:04:41.760 --> 00:04:44.670 and even in the Middle East at local testing centers. 126 00:04:44.670 --> 00:04:45.750 These days though, 127 00:04:45.750 --> 00:04:48.570 you can also take your certification exam online 128 00:04:48.570 --> 00:04:50.460 from the comfort of your home or office 129 00:04:50.460 --> 00:04:53.940 if you want to use the Pearson VUE OnVUE testing system. 130 00:04:53.940 --> 00:04:56.820 To do this, you must be in a room where you can be alone, 131 00:04:56.820 --> 00:04:58.290 have a good internet connection 132 00:04:58.290 --> 00:05:00.900 and a webcam so the live proctor can see you 133 00:05:00.900 --> 00:05:04.170 during that exam to ensure there's no cheating going on. 134 00:05:04.170 --> 00:05:06.390 Personally, I've taken a 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--> 00:06:35.730 Now once you have that code, 174 00:06:35.730 --> 00:06:37.590 you'll then go over to pearsonvue.com 175 00:06:37.590 --> 00:06:39.630 and you can schedule the exam for any day 176 00:06:39.630 --> 00:06:41.100 and time that you prefer 177 00:06:41.100 --> 00:06:42.300 and pick whether you're going to take it 178 00:06:42.300 --> 00:06:43.800 at a local testing center 179 00:06:43.800 --> 00:06:46.500 or online using the OnVUE system. 180 00:06:46.500 --> 00:06:48.780 So if you're willing to take one extra step 181 00:06:48.780 --> 00:06:51.810 by going to diontraining.com/vouchers first, 182 00:06:51.810 --> 00:06:53.550 you're going to save 10% or more 183 00:06:53.550 --> 00:06:55.350 off the cost of your exam voucher 184 00:06:55.350 --> 00:06:58.770 and get free access to our searchable library as a bonus. 185 00:06:58.770 --> 00:07:00.690 All right, now as promised, 186 00:07:00.690 --> 00:07:02.987 here are my top five tips to increasing your score 187 00:07:02.987 --> 00:07:07.980 on the CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1101 exam. 188 00:07:07.980 --> 00:07:10.080 First, use a cheat sheet. 189 00:07:10.080 --> 00:07:12.240 Now, you're not actually allowed to carry anything 190 00:07:12.240 --> 00:07:13.770 into the exam with you, 191 00:07:13.770 --> 00:07:16.050 especially if you're going to a local testing center, 192 00:07:16.050 --> 00:07:19.470 but they are going to give you a whiteboard or dry erase sheet 193 00:07:19.470 --> 00:07:22.200 that's a size of about a piece of printer paper. 194 00:07:22.200 --> 00:07:24.150 Now if you're taking the exam online, 195 00:07:24.150 --> 00:07:26.400 they're going to give you access to a digital whiteboard 196 00:07:26.400 --> 00:07:28.530 that you can use for the same purpose. 197 00:07:28.530 --> 00:07:30.330 Now as soon as the clock starts, 198 00:07:30.330 --> 00:07:32.910 I want you to brain dump stuff like ports, 199 00:07:32.910 --> 00:07:35.370 terms or anything else that you might forget 200 00:07:35.370 --> 00:07:38.100 by the time you get to question 66 and beyond. 201 00:07:38.100 --> 00:07:40.320 I recommend that you use the first one to three minutes 202 00:07:40.320 --> 00:07:41.610 of your exam time 203 00:07:41.610 --> 00:07:44.280 writing things down on the whiteboard they give you. 204 00:07:44.280 --> 00:07:46.470 It will come in handy on the exam later on, 205 00:07:46.470 --> 00:07:48.180 I promise you. 206 00:07:48.180 --> 00:07:50.490 Second, skip the sims. 207 00:07:50.490 --> 00:07:52.680 Simulations or performance-based question, 208 00:07:52.680 --> 00:07:54.330 as CompTIA likes to call them, 209 00:07:54.330 --> 00:07:56.790 are usually going to be your first three to five questions 210 00:07:56.790 --> 00:07:57.990 on the exam. 211 00:07:57.990 --> 00:07:59.460 Now most students find these 212 00:07:59.460 --> 00:08:01.500 to be the hardest questions on the exam 213 00:08:01.500 --> 00:08:03.780 and the most time consuming. 214 00:08:03.780 --> 00:08:07.020 Now my recommendation is that when the exam starts, 215 00:08:07.020 --> 00:08:09.600 you simply mark those for review, skip them, 216 00:08:09.600 --> 00:08:12.420 and do all of your multiple choice questions first. 217 00:08:12.420 --> 00:08:13.860 Then at the end, 218 00:08:13.860 --> 00:08:17.550 you can go back and do those PBQs or simulations. 219 00:08:17.550 --> 00:08:19.320 When you're going through the exam the first time, 220 00:08:19.320 --> 00:08:21.870 I don't even want you to read the simulations. 221 00:08:21.870 --> 00:08:23.880 I just want you to mark them for review, 222 00:08:23.880 --> 00:08:25.800 skip them, and move on. 223 00:08:25.800 --> 00:08:27.810 By doing this, you're going to gain confidence 224 00:08:27.810 --> 00:08:29.400 during the multiple choice questions. 225 00:08:29.400 --> 00:08:31.530 They're going to help you during the simulations. 226 00:08:31.530 --> 00:08:32.363 Once you finish 227 00:08:32.363 --> 00:08:34.230 going through all those multiple choice questions, 228 00:08:34.230 --> 00:08:37.020 then go back to the simulations and do them. 229 00:08:37.020 --> 00:08:38.550 Students who use this technique 230 00:08:38.550 --> 00:08:41.010 tend to see their score rise by at least 5% 231 00:08:41.010 --> 00:08:42.210 over those who don't. 232 00:08:42.210 --> 00:08:44.520 So please skip the sims. 233 00:08:44.520 --> 00:08:46.380 Third, take a guess. 234 00:08:46.380 --> 00:08:48.660 If you're in doubt, just take a guess. 235 00:08:48.660 --> 00:08:51.270 There is no penalty for guessing wrong answers. 236 00:08:51.270 --> 00:08:52.770 So when you're in doubt, 237 00:08:52.770 --> 00:08:54.656 try to eliminate as many choices as possible 238 00:08:54.656 --> 00:08:57.630 and guess between the remaining choices. 239 00:08:57.630 --> 00:09:00.660 Multiple choice questions only have four options, right? 240 00:09:00.660 --> 00:09:03.090 So if you can figure out that one or two of them 241 00:09:03.090 --> 00:09:05.790 simply can't be right because they're just distractors, 242 00:09:05.790 --> 00:09:08.310 you've already exponentially increased your chances 243 00:09:08.310 --> 00:09:10.830 of guessing the right answer from the remaining options. 244 00:09:10.830 --> 00:09:13.350 So guess when you're in doubt. 245 00:09:13.350 --> 00:09:15.960 Fourth, pick the best time for the exam. 246 00:09:15.960 --> 00:09:18.390 Are you a morning person or a night person? 247 00:09:18.390 --> 00:09:20.760 Pick the time of day that's going to work best for you. 248 00:09:20.760 --> 00:09:22.380 Don't try to squeeze the exam in 249 00:09:22.380 --> 00:09:24.690 after working a long day at the office either. 250 00:09:24.690 --> 00:09:28.110 Personally, I like to schedule my exams around 10 AM. 251 00:09:28.110 --> 00:09:30.360 That way, I can take the day off of work. 252 00:09:30.360 --> 00:09:31.920 I don't have to wake up super early 253 00:09:31.920 --> 00:09:33.450 and I can avoid rush hour traffic 254 00:09:33.450 --> 00:09:35.910 if I'm going in person to a testing center. 255 00:09:35.910 --> 00:09:37.693 Also, schedule it so you have enough time 256 00:09:37.693 --> 00:09:39.900 to relax before the exam. 257 00:09:39.900 --> 00:09:42.210 There is nothing worse than getting to the testing center 258 00:09:42.210 --> 00:09:46.470 exactly at 9:59 when your exam is scheduled for 10 AM. 259 00:09:46.470 --> 00:09:48.750 Be at least 20 to 30 minutes early. 260 00:09:48.750 --> 00:09:50.340 Get comfortable at the facility. 261 00:09:50.340 --> 00:09:51.604 Use the restroom if you need to. 262 00:09:51.604 --> 00:09:53.910 And then, go take the exam. 263 00:09:53.910 --> 00:09:56.820 It will help increase your score, I promise. 264 00:09:56.820 --> 00:09:58.290 A quick side note here, 265 00:09:58.290 --> 00:10:00.240 if you're taking the exam online, 266 00:10:00.240 --> 00:10:03.180 that online proctor is not going to let you use the restroom 267 00:10:03.180 --> 00:10:04.890 once you start the exam, 268 00:10:04.890 --> 00:10:06.630 so make sure that you go 269 00:10:06.630 --> 00:10:08.880 before you log in for that exam. 270 00:10:08.880 --> 00:10:11.040 Otherwise, you could end up taking the exam 271 00:10:11.040 --> 00:10:12.240 with your legs crossed 272 00:10:12.240 --> 00:10:14.940 and that'll be a really long 90 minutes for you. 273 00:10:14.940 --> 00:10:17.700 My fifth and final tip is be confident. 274 00:10:17.700 --> 00:10:18.780 You've got this! 275 00:10:18.780 --> 00:10:20.550 When you're walking into that testing center 276 00:10:20.550 --> 00:10:22.980 or your home office if you're taking it online, 277 00:10:22.980 --> 00:10:24.450 you shouldn't be wondering yourself, 278 00:10:24.450 --> 00:10:26.190 hmm, am I going to pass? 279 00:10:26.190 --> 00:10:28.140 No, you know you're going to pass. 280 00:10:28.140 --> 00:10:29.970 You're already confident about it. 281 00:10:29.970 --> 00:10:31.140 You should have already studied 282 00:10:31.140 --> 00:10:32.730 all the information in this course. 283 00:10:32.730 --> 00:10:34.020 You've watched the videos. 284 00:10:34.020 --> 00:10:35.250 You've taken the quizzes. 285 00:10:35.250 --> 00:10:37.710 You've downloaded the study notes and reviewed them. 286 00:10:37.710 --> 00:10:39.330 If you're not confident right now, 287 00:10:39.330 --> 00:10:41.670 then wait a few days before you schedule your exam. 288 00:10:41.670 --> 00:10:42.840 And in the meantime, 289 00:10:42.840 --> 00:10:46.260 take a bunch of high quality practice exams. 290 00:10:46.260 --> 00:10:47.100 In this course, 291 00:10:47.100 --> 00:10:49.710 I've included multiple full-length practice exams 292 00:10:49.710 --> 00:10:50.730 that'll help you determine 293 00:10:50.730 --> 00:10:52.680 if you're ready for the real thing. 294 00:10:52.680 --> 00:10:54.210 Take those practice exams. 295 00:10:54.210 --> 00:10:55.680 If you're not scoring high enough, 296 00:10:55.680 --> 00:10:57.480 re-study those areas that you missed 297 00:10:57.480 --> 00:10:59.730 by rewatching the corresponding lessons. 298 00:10:59.730 --> 00:11:01.650 Then, take the exam again. 299 00:11:01.650 --> 00:11:03.090 If you're still not confident, 300 00:11:03.090 --> 00:11:04.830 go and take some more practice exams 301 00:11:04.830 --> 00:11:07.590 from a good authorized source or textbook. 302 00:11:07.590 --> 00:11:10.860 This course does require that you pass three practice exams 303 00:11:10.860 --> 00:11:11.850 to complete the course 304 00:11:11.850 --> 00:11:15.810 and be eligible for your 60-day 100% pass guarantee. 305 00:11:15.810 --> 00:11:17.790 But those three practice exams 306 00:11:17.790 --> 00:11:19.200 are actually made up of questions 307 00:11:19.200 --> 00:11:21.030 from my practice exam database 308 00:11:21.030 --> 00:11:23.700 that contains over 600 questions. 309 00:11:23.700 --> 00:11:25.590 Each time you take the practice exams, 310 00:11:25.590 --> 00:11:27.630 you're going to get a different mix of questions 311 00:11:27.630 --> 00:11:28.560 so that you can make sure 312 00:11:28.560 --> 00:11:30.600 that you're really ready for the exam 313 00:11:30.600 --> 00:11:32.970 and you can continue to use them for additional practice 314 00:11:32.970 --> 00:11:35.130 even after you've passed it three times 315 00:11:35.130 --> 00:11:38.160 because we keep your highest scores only. 316 00:11:38.160 --> 00:11:40.050 Now when you take a practice exam, 317 00:11:40.050 --> 00:11:42.630 your goal is not to memorize the answer key. 318 00:11:42.630 --> 00:11:44.850 After all, I wrote all of these questions, 319 00:11:44.850 --> 00:11:47.640 and CompTIA writes the official exam questions. 320 00:11:47.640 --> 00:11:50.160 That means you're not going to see any of my questions 321 00:11:50.160 --> 00:11:52.260 on their exam word for word 322 00:11:52.260 --> 00:11:55.440 but the same concepts are going to be on the exam, 323 00:11:55.440 --> 00:11:57.240 and I try my best to mimic the way 324 00:11:57.240 --> 00:11:59.790 the real exam writers write those questions 325 00:11:59.790 --> 00:12:01.260 so you'll be well prepared. 326 00:12:01.260 --> 00:12:02.919 So please, do yourself a favor 327 00:12:02.919 --> 00:12:07.200 and don't try to memorize my answer key as A, B, C, or D 328 00:12:07.200 --> 00:12:09.240 and expect to pass the real exam. 329 00:12:09.240 --> 00:12:10.950 Instead, you need to understand 330 00:12:10.950 --> 00:12:12.630 why the right answer was right 331 00:12:12.630 --> 00:12:14.400 and the wrong answers are wrong. 332 00:12:14.400 --> 00:12:15.510 If you could do that, 333 00:12:15.510 --> 00:12:16.590 you're going to be able to pass 334 00:12:16.590 --> 00:12:18.660 no problem come test day. 335 00:12:18.660 --> 00:12:20.940 Wen you review your practice exam result, 336 00:12:20.940 --> 00:12:23.040 I've provided you with detailed explanations 337 00:12:23.040 --> 00:12:25.980 for every single question in our practice exams. 338 00:12:25.980 --> 00:12:28.830 Take the time to read those and learn from your mistakes 339 00:12:28.830 --> 00:12:31.800 and you're going to do great on the real certification exam. 340 00:12:31.800 --> 00:12:34.140 All right, if you follow my five tips, 341 00:12:34.140 --> 00:12:35.970 you are going to be ready to take and pass 342 00:12:35.970 --> 00:12:40.170 your CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1101 exam 343 00:12:40.170 --> 00:12:41.730 on your first attempt. 344 00:12:41.730 --> 00:12:44.010 Now I know you're going to do great on the exam 345 00:12:44.010 --> 00:12:45.150 so keep studying. 346 00:12:45.150 --> 00:12:47.940 Take the exam and let me know when you pass. 347 00:12:47.940 --> 00:12:50.610 Notice I said when not if. 348 00:12:50.610 --> 00:12:53.460 I am confident in your ability to conquer this exam. 349 00:12:53.460 --> 00:12:55.620 And when you do, I want to hear about it. 350 00:12:55.620 --> 00:12:58.740 Post about it on Facebook or LinkedIn and tag me in it. 351 00:12:58.740 --> 00:13:00.840 Share your success story in our Facebook group 352 00:13:00.840 --> 00:13:03.840 or go ahead and post it in the Q and A for this course. 353 00:13:03.840 --> 00:13:05.160 Your fellow students and I 354 00:13:05.160 --> 00:13:06.420 want to hear about your success 355 00:13:06.420 --> 00:13:07.650 and what worked for you, 356 00:13:07.650 --> 00:13:09.360 and I know you're going to be super excited 357 00:13:09.360 --> 00:13:11.880 when you receive that passing score come test day. 358 00:13:11.880 --> 00:13:13.260 So once again, 359 00:13:13.260 --> 00:13:16.050 congratulations on making it to the end of the course. 360 00:13:16.050 --> 00:13:18.660 Let's go ahead and put all your new found knowledge to work 361 00:13:18.660 --> 00:13:20.130 in the practice exam. 362 00:13:20.130 --> 00:13:22.860 Good luck and I hope to see you again in a future course 363 00:13:22.860 --> 00:13:24.300 as you continue to climb the ladder 364 00:13:24.300 --> 00:13:25.863 in your cybersecurity career.