How I Passed The CompTIA Network+ Exam | Tips, Tools, and Resources

The video provides tools, tips and content on how I studied for my CompTIA Network+ N10-007 certification exam. Overall set a plan and write them down. Ask yourself three questions. What are your goals, where do you want to be and how you want to achieve them? Hopefully the tools below can help but they did help me during my studies.
My blog/website: www.infotechyeti.com
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Books, videos and apps I used and would recommend are below.
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Books:
Exam Cram CompTIA Network+ N10-007
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CompTIA Network+ Cert All-in-one Exam Guide by Mike Meyers
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Sites and Video Content:
CompTIA
www.comptia.org/certification...
SkillSoft
www.skillsoft.com
LinkedInLearning.com
Search: Prepare for CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Certification
Udemy.com
www.udemy.com/course/comptia-...
Flash card app:
apps.ankiweb.net/
Subnetting Video:
• What is Subnetting? - ...
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Equipment used
Camera: iPhone 6S Plus. amzn.to/33cfXrz
Editing Equipment: iPad Pro iPad Pro (10.5-inch) amzn.to/37yjq7e
Editing Software: iMovie on iPad
Microphone: SnowBall Blue usb Microphone. amzn.to/2pL8DFJ
Adapter: Apple USB to Lighting Adapter to connect Microphone to iPhone or iPad amzn.to/2OGQC3N
Tripod: Joby GripTight PRO TelePod Tripod amzn.to/2rnfAwQ

[@PracticalNetworking]

Hi John. Congrats on passing your Net+. I'm glad you found the Subnetting Mastery series helpful =) Thank you for referring learners to that content.

[@Conquered.lifeFl]

Thanks John! Congrats on your efforts. You have inspired and confirmed what I have been doing. I had thought about spending money on expensive resources, but nothing is more priceless than putting in the work to get it done.

[@quintonwilliams718]

Great video , I am currently studying for my Network plus exam hopefully I can take by the end of the year.

[@stlbilliken]

Congratulations John! I find you upbeat, enjoy your video.

[@infotechyeti]

I appreciate that!

[@waynezahra9213]

Hey Mr, I know I'm JUST over 1 year late but...Congratulations on passing your exam, well done! I really enjoyed how you made this video, basically, you got straight to the point. Awesome.

[@infotechyeti]

No worries. Thanks again!

[@spacebartoloud]

Congratulations on passing your exam! I hope you get a job in the field you are after! Competition can be quite tough out there! Good luck on your next endeavors!

[@infotechyeti]

Hi, yes competition is pretty tough for sure. I will be working to get my Security+ cert next and then the CCNA. Thanks for the comment!

[@drgrockster]

thanks for some very useful information Jonathan :)

[@gam85191]

Thanks bro, really appreciate the vid. congrats

[@infotechyeti]

No problem 👍

[@KevtechITSupport]

Great video and congrats on passing the exam.

[@infotechyeti]

Thank you!

[@samirsaieed6554]

Congratulations.. go ahead

[@FelixNL05]

Great info , just subscribed !

[@infotechyeti]

Thank you!

[@MrChips005]

Congrats John! i know these exams are designed to test knowledge and skills. i'm currently working on security +, using the professor messer series of videos and a comprehensive book. Looking to work in cybersecurity

[@infotechyeti]

Thanks! I started with Professor Messer and would say his content is great. I was thinking to get my Security+ next but I think I will do a vendor specific cert for next year. Good luck!

[@Chris.kovacs]

Did you end up getting into the field?

[@karmadorji4001]

I am planning to do network+ certification and your video gave me ideas and starting points.

[@infotechyeti]

Thank you. Take your time but def schedule the exam. It will give you accountability.

[@ibnathebeliever2665]

10:17 Practice... Don't just memorize the content but know how things work. This man choose to speak Truth.. I agree!

[@fmartinez004]

I passed my network+ certification too, first try. Read and study as much as you can. Lot of questions are troubleshooting type questions and knowing what protocols will help on getting the right answers.

[@infotechyeti]

Congratulations!

[@careditor]

Great job! 007 huh? Your the man....

[@infotechyeti]

Thanks. No 007 though lol

[@sunshinechica6626]

Congratulations 🎆 🎉

[@infotechyeti]

Thank you. I'm working now I'm my Cisco CCNA certification. Hope to take the exam by June.

[@jst_align]

Cool I’m abt to start studying for the Net + At first I was unsure if I should just skip the Net + all together and go for my CCNA. What are do u plan on completing next?

[@infotechyeti]

Hello and thank you. I thought of going for the CCNA. Personally I want to get that certification but wasn't ready for it and want to build my cert path. I would like to still get the CCNA but thinking to go for my Security+ before that. The reason is if I ever wanted to renew my Sec+ it should auto renew my Net+. I could be wrong but I am also interested in IT Security. In all it doesn't hurt to get my security plus and a manager in infosec told me to go for it. Go for what keeps you engaged and continue learning. Don't stop there.

[@yonatanmakara6856]

Exam cram book are great. Reason is after each section they quiz ya. Many books you need to read 20 or more pages and do the questions and your like what? These small section quizes help ya remember and study well

[@Cooolgirl234]

I know a little late to when you posted, but congrats

[@infotechyeti]

Not at all and thank you!

[@roberthutchins7962]

I took the Comptia Security + I missed by 100 points i dont know why i didn't go for the network + but im now studying and hopefully i can get a story like yours.

[@infotechyeti]

Hi Robert, good luck. I think I will go for my Security+ exam. I think CompTIA is changing the Sec+ in November 2020.

[@user-ee6md7vh1o]

Hi would you mind sharing your anki Network+ study sets? Thank you.

[@infotechyeti]

Sorry they expired. If one doesn't use the cards often they delete the cards

[@infotechyeti]

Whats next? After taking a year off , especially with COVID and working from home with kids, I am back to my studies and working towards the Cisco CCNA. I was thinking of going with the Linux+ but prefer networking since I have the net+ as a foundation. Maybe I will go with Linux+ after the CCNA. What are you working on for 2021?

[@housix7940]

Cheers, Jon. Although I'm late to congratulate, congratulations on passing the exam. I am a student at one of the universities in Puerto Rico, studying to be IT. I will graduate from my Bachelor's degree in 2022. This summer I'm studying for the network + so I can quickly land a job in IT when I graduate, probably if I don't feel ready to take the exam before finishing this summer I could wait for the next version, since supposedly this version retires in August. Wish me good luck!

[@fillername458]

I was hoping to follow a Cert in Azure or AWS Architect next.

[@derailholcomb4556]

Congratulations.

[@infotechyeti]

Thank you!

[@sebastianwaseta6134]

Wow...Thanks for the info and tips on how to pass the exam...and congrats Jonathan Torres

[@infotechyeti]

No problem!!

[@cja1198]

Nice

[@infotechyeti]

Thanks

[@barryhampton6270]

Good video! How many hours did you study per day or did you study for 25 minute blocks? did you study everyday or take days off? I would really love to know the details. Thank you and congratulations!

[@infotechyeti]

I studied most days. Some nights I studied after kids were in bed for about 3-4 hours. Some days I didn't study to give myself a break. If I did I just made up my time on the weekend. That is when I really kicked it up. I would study for at least 4 -5 hours. During that time I would concentrate on one thing only. Read the chapter. Revisit what I didn't understand and test myself. If I did poorly I would evaluate my weakness and cocnerntrate on that subject. In all don't be hard on yourself if things are not perfect and if you miss a day of studying. Make some goals, buy the exam voucher and schedule your exam. Once I scheduled it that helped keep me accountable. Knowing that there was a true deadline in writing really helped a lot. Good luck and don't stop learning.

[@barryhampton6270]

@@infotechyeti Thank you sir, much appreciated

[@mrel4332]

I took the test and got a 617 score. I'm not sure how many I missed but it's a fail. I'll take the test again and this time I plan on passing!

[@infotechyeti]

I can imagine the feeling at the end of your exam. Sorry to hear but curious how long you studied for this exam and what practice tests you used?

[@giovanniloya2250]

Thank you, how long did you study for before taking the test?

[@infotechyeti]

Hi. Overall I’d say a few months. The week or two before the exam I took 1 full day work day (8 hours) to study. The week of the exam I took two days to prepare. The closer I got to the exam I did lots of flash cards and practice exams. Day before I did a practice exam and reviewed some topics but then just relaxed home and watched stand up comedy to help keep me relaxed.

[@budddmj8191]

Took a college course and am taking the exam in 3 weeks. Even with the full class under my belt I am so nervous. Looking everywhere for help to prepare

[@infotechyeti]

Good luck and make sure you take practice exams. Don't memorize the exams but learn from them. The day before I had to relax and watched a comedy show. I was burned out from studying. If you pass great and if you don't keep at it.

[@meTimetraveler]

congratulations...........just downloaded Anki

[@infotechyeti]

Awesome and thank you!

[@ihameed]

Its been a month but congrats How abt an update? Did new doors opened after getting the certification?

[@infotechyeti]

Hi, I haven’t really applied to any jobs outside of my company because I love where I work. Once I got the certification I saw an internal job posted for a network technician position. I applied and reached out to the manager and got a response that they received my application and resume. I checked back and the job posting hasn’t closed yet. Truth is most companies prefer someone with experience configuring and installing routers and switches and/or to have a Cisco certification. I am working to study for my Cisco can certification.

[@daljitsingh5956]

How about lab practice... what are the sources you used?

[@infotechyeti]

I used Cisco Packet Tracer to learned about configuring routers and setup a small networks. Highly recommended but not necessary for the exam.

[@carlomiranda3799]

Are you going for your CCNA next or Microsoft?

[@infotechyeti]

Hi...I decided to go w the CCNA. I was thinking to go with the Security+ given the exam objectives but I like the CCNA route better.

[@NewEnglandman00]

Hello,. I was wondering if you got a lot of questions regarding IPv6 on the exam?

[@infotechyeti]

I can’t recall honestly but I would prepare to know what an IPv6 address looks like. I think I might have had a question. Hope this helps.

[@NewEnglandman00]

@@infotechyeti Thank You.

[@yamashita8822]

Congrats on passing your Network+ exam 🔥🔥👌... Question: What makes the exam hard? The way the questions are asked or the information that you need to remember? I don't know if I'm making sense🤣🤣...

[@infotechyeti]

I think since it was my first certification that is a reason why it was hard. To learn about networking in general for me was a challenge vs the A+ or Sec+, although I didn't take those exams. I think it was hard because on how the questions are asked. They give good scenarios and one has to figure out what the issue or resolution. Hope this helps.

[@soulsurvivorla]

Jonathan how long did it take you to study for the exam?

[@infotechyeti]

Hello Duane, it took me about 4 months. In the beginning I was not as consistent with my studies but having life responsibilities and married with two kids was the challenge. Once I scheduled the exam that really helped keep me accountable. I didn't schedule it till about 2 months later after I purchased the exam voucher. Also I didn't want to go into the holiday season studying for an exam. I would say 4 months is a good starting point and if you need more that's okay but I personally wouldn't take 6 months to study for it. Right now I'm working towards my Cisco CCNA certification. Good luck and don't stop learning.

[@k.o6715]

What the book do you recommend I can depend on absolutely

[@infotechyeti]

I'd recommend Mike Meyers book because it provides more detailed information but the one I used and presented in the video works well.

[@Moose185]

I passed my security + a week ago and I’m considering studying the network +

[@infotechyeti]

Congratulations! I was thinking to getting the Sec+ but studying for the CCNA. Maybe I'll get the Sec+ after.

[@Moose185]

@@infotechyeti I’m looking for a role in cyber security? Would I need a CCNA?

[@infotechyeti]

I personally don't think going for ccna is necessary for cyber security. I would focus on maybe another IT Security cert and look into Linux.

[@carsonjamesiv2512]

I prefer The Mike Meyers and that other Author's book!

[@infotechyeti]

I almost purchased the Mike Meyers book but found out that my company has it online for free but preferred the size of the Exam Cram to carry with me everywhere.

[@cynthiaadams4322]

If I get the networking with no experience will I get a job? 59 years old

[@infotechyeti]

Hi Cynthia. If you get the Net+ certification you can search any jobs related to that. I have seen technician jobs posted with this certification. I don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to get a job. Depends what kind of job you are looking for. Good luck!

[@hitootoko]

I've taken it 3 times in 3 years still failed. Any suggestions besides all that?

[@infotechyeti]

Hello hitootoko, I am sorry to read that you still failed. I can imagine the feeling failing a 3rd time. I think there be could some reasons of failing the exam the 2nd and 3rd time. Test taking skills is a possibility and being able to pass the performance based questions could be another. I know using a practice exam was essential to me working on my time management skills during the test and being able to better understand how things work versus memorizing answers. I am not sure if this would help but I spoke to someone at work when I passed my exam who stated out of a class of 40 only a few were able to pass when he took the exam. It is not an easy exam. I hope this helps but at the end remember you still learned a new skill and although you did not pass it will still show the hiring manager and company that you are persistent and willing to continue on to further your career and knowledge in IT. Good luck and remember, getting the certification is not the goal but its a journey. It should not stop there.

[@hitootoko]

@@infotechyeti thanks. Yeah first time I took the wrong test. But yeah. I think I forgot how to study effectively and it killed me. I'm slowly trying to better understand the material. I just am struggling to motivate myself to get back on a study schedule again

[@infotechyeti]

@@hitootoko give yourself a break and maybe study a different topic. Also one thing I can say that helped me was the flash cards. I almost didn't want to go through the ccna because of some similar subjects but I found myself getting excited about some new things I'm learning. Stay strong. Take a break but not too long.

[@hitootoko]

@@infotechyeti the new topic is a great idea. You're right I need to approach this at a different angle. I appreciate the help!

[@bluetech7128]

Any updates on you man?

[@infotechyeti]

Hi John, sorry I haven’t updated a video in a while but hopefully soon. I’m still debating my next certification but one thing I do know is that I will be working towards my Security+ then the CCNA. I was thinking to go Linux but I like networking and security more. I know my company like many has a hiring freeze so I doubt any opportunities will arise with the pandemic. I haven’t searched outside of my job because I like where I work. If by the time I have my other certifications no job has posted internally I will search for another job. I hope to get my certifications by end of next year.

[@bluetech7128]

Jonathan Torres thank you so much for your response! What IT role job do you work right now?

[@infotechyeti]

I am in Desktop Support. Work on both PC and Macs but in my company I help researchers so there a lot of unique equipment to help with.

[@twincities651]

Do you have your A+ or did you jump straight into N+?

[@infotechyeti]

I don’t have my A+. I jumped straight into the N+. I thought about the A+ but being that I am in a desktop support role I did not see the value. Plus I was more curious about networking than the A+. Some jobs require it depending the kind of industry you are looking to get into. The A+ is good if your are trying to get into the help desk or pc repair role.

[@twincities651]

@@infotechyeti same thing I'm doing but I only gave myself a month before my exam. I take my N+ on December 20th. Congrats on your pass bro 👍

[@infotechyeti]

Nice! Congrats and good luck!

[@steve_account]

professor messer

[@infotechyeti]

I also used his videos. Great live study sessions too

[@tlopez5069]

How old are you?

[@infotechyeti]

Hello I'm almost 40

[@tlopez5069]

@@infotechyeti Nice! You just inspired me to take this exam.