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4.4. Exam Preparation Strategies
š” First Principle: Success on a practical, scenario-based exam requires not just knowing the facts, but mastering the application of knowledge under timed conditions and understanding the specific question formats.
Passing the A+ exam requires a specific set of test-taking skills.
ā ļø Common Pitfall: Spending too much time on the PBQs at the beginning of the exam. This can leave you with insufficient time for the multiple-choice questions.
Key Trade-Offs:
- Completeness vs. Speed on PBQs: It's better to complete the parts of a PBQ you know how to do quickly and move on than to get stuck trying to figure out one difficult part.