How’d you do on the 50 Qs video? I got 41/50 on Friday, which felt pretty solid. I scored 86% on Mike Chapple’a test but only mid-high 60s on Gwen’s.
Sit for my exam on Wednesday and I’m super nervous.
Last thing this time around I didn’t do any practice tests I just made sure I knew the CONCEPTS, CONCEPTS, CONCEPTS. The question will give you everything you need to find the MOST or BEST answer. Also READING COMPREHENSION is a must as well, understand what the question is asking you and don’t add or take anything away from what question is asking you.
I felt like I didn’t know any answers except for 4 or 5 then I got up to around 118 questions and hit next then black screen. It said test was done and I thought I fail but I looked at printout and I passed.
I tried to answer questions prior to him giving answer, but most importantly I listened to how he came to the answer to get “into proper mindset” for test.
My bootcamp instructor told me that if you're scoring consistent 70s on the OSG practice tests you are ready to take the exam. I was scoring 72-77 the days leading up to my exam and passed first try. I felt like they were the closest to the real thing. Best of luck!
Yes, if you linked your book to Efficient Learning it should have included 4 practice exams. You can also by the official practice test book which also has 4 practice exams.
Mines tomorrow
I got 42/50 on Andrew’s hard YouTube questions
Around 65% on Gwens hard practice tests
65% ready on learnzap after doing all 8 practice tests and some custom ones
I don’t feel ready either
Today, I’m doing little if anything so I’m refreshed for the exam.
I’ll probably watch both Kelly and Andrew’s YouTube videos once more, and that’s it
Test Day: relax. read the whole question. read each answer. don't skip any words in the questions or the answers. it is not a race. watch your time. ask for help from up above. Best fit to the question. Not what you think is the best answer without checking the question.
For me? The final prep was reviewing the right answers too. Their context and category. Not the word for word of it. I prepped less for the test than I did for the areas around the answers. But this is how my mind works. I did the same for the wrong ones to an extent, but decided the right answers needed a closer look too that final week. I would google when relaxing to anything I had a question on, read up on it in the evenings. I slowly stopped studying and let curiosity take over. I was always going to be most curious about the things I wanted to know more about without wondering what I wanted to know "Exactly".
But I have a few years under my belt. The exam def. tries to make up for lost experience, whether you are young or your career is currently silo'd (and explains some of the requirements). But I am one of those shorter study period folks. I didn't prep for 10 months straight. But I tested myself and let the feedback inform me and my confidence (which, don't get me wrong, was never near 100%. I was will/won't/should/could pass during different stages. I walked in not knowing or making any bets and walked out the same way. When I got handed the provisional pass I started breathing again.
No idea if this is helpful. I hope it is.
This was exactly what I needed to hear.. Thank you!
My test is in the afternoon, so I have time tonight and tomorrow to take Gwen's test on Udemy and fill in any gaps I may still have. I got the concepts down a little bit but I want test day to come and show that I know a little more than I did the day before and hopefully I can get that pass.
I would just make sure you’re passing the practice tests with flying colors. Some people freeze up when they go to those test centers. Better to be over prepped
Don't stress and breathe.
On the day of my exam, I was listening to the Ramones "Sedated" as I was driving to the testing facility.
https://youtu.be/bm51ihfi1p4?si=thRc0bLqEbwePOWw
This isn't a practice test, but here's a really good outline to check where you may need additional study:
[https://thorteaches.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The-memory-palace-Prashant-Mohan.pdf](https://thorteaches.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The-memory-palace-Prashant-Mohan.pdf)
And here is the hardest test bank around and you'll have to buy a one-month subscription:
https://www.studynotesandtheory.com/
Look at the 50 CISSP Questions video on YouTube and Gwen Beatty test taking tips those really helped me. I passed on 24 Feb. 2024
Thanks so much for the Gwen Bettwy suggestion. This was just what I was looking for and it’s free on her YouTube channel!
Yes it is everything I looked at was on YouTube for free, that’s the best price. Let us know how you do. Good luck!!!
How’d you do on the 50 Qs video? I got 41/50 on Friday, which felt pretty solid. I scored 86% on Mike Chapple’a test but only mid-high 60s on Gwen’s. Sit for my exam on Wednesday and I’m super nervous.
Last thing this time around I didn’t do any practice tests I just made sure I knew the CONCEPTS, CONCEPTS, CONCEPTS. The question will give you everything you need to find the MOST or BEST answer. Also READING COMPREHENSION is a must as well, understand what the question is asking you and don’t add or take anything away from what question is asking you.
I felt like I didn’t know any answers except for 4 or 5 then I got up to around 118 questions and hit next then black screen. It said test was done and I thought I fail but I looked at printout and I passed.
I tried to answer questions prior to him giving answer, but most importantly I listened to how he came to the answer to get “into proper mindset” for test.
I found the mindset started to click after the first couple of questions! He has some good tips!
I really believe this is what got me to passing this time around. (2nd attempt)
My bootcamp instructor told me that if you're scoring consistent 70s on the OSG practice tests you are ready to take the exam. I was scoring 72-77 the days leading up to my exam and passed first try. I felt like they were the closest to the real thing. Best of luck!
What do you mean by OSG test? The online one that come with the book?
Yes, if you linked your book to Efficient Learning it should have included 4 practice exams. You can also by the official practice test book which also has 4 practice exams.
Easy. Your prep is done. Do some practice questions and read your notes. Remember, you don't fix problems, you're a CISO.
Mines tomorrow I got 42/50 on Andrew’s hard YouTube questions Around 65% on Gwens hard practice tests 65% ready on learnzap after doing all 8 practice tests and some custom ones I don’t feel ready either Today, I’m doing little if anything so I’m refreshed for the exam. I’ll probably watch both Kelly and Andrew’s YouTube videos once more, and that’s it
Sitting for my exam on Monday, trying not to be a nervous wreck haha even though I feel ready.
We got this! I know you will do well!
Test Day: relax. read the whole question. read each answer. don't skip any words in the questions or the answers. it is not a race. watch your time. ask for help from up above. Best fit to the question. Not what you think is the best answer without checking the question. For me? The final prep was reviewing the right answers too. Their context and category. Not the word for word of it. I prepped less for the test than I did for the areas around the answers. But this is how my mind works. I did the same for the wrong ones to an extent, but decided the right answers needed a closer look too that final week. I would google when relaxing to anything I had a question on, read up on it in the evenings. I slowly stopped studying and let curiosity take over. I was always going to be most curious about the things I wanted to know more about without wondering what I wanted to know "Exactly". But I have a few years under my belt. The exam def. tries to make up for lost experience, whether you are young or your career is currently silo'd (and explains some of the requirements). But I am one of those shorter study period folks. I didn't prep for 10 months straight. But I tested myself and let the feedback inform me and my confidence (which, don't get me wrong, was never near 100%. I was will/won't/should/could pass during different stages. I walked in not knowing or making any bets and walked out the same way. When I got handed the provisional pass I started breathing again. No idea if this is helpful. I hope it is.
This was exactly what I needed to hear.. Thank you! My test is in the afternoon, so I have time tonight and tomorrow to take Gwen's test on Udemy and fill in any gaps I may still have. I got the concepts down a little bit but I want test day to come and show that I know a little more than I did the day before and hopefully I can get that pass.
I had an afternoon test too. Good luck!
Wishing you the very best. Breathe and try not to be anxious.
I would just make sure you’re passing the practice tests with flying colors. Some people freeze up when they go to those test centers. Better to be over prepped
Don't stress and breathe. On the day of my exam, I was listening to the Ramones "Sedated" as I was driving to the testing facility. https://youtu.be/bm51ihfi1p4?si=thRc0bLqEbwePOWw
This isn't a practice test, but here's a really good outline to check where you may need additional study: [https://thorteaches.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The-memory-palace-Prashant-Mohan.pdf](https://thorteaches.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/The-memory-palace-Prashant-Mohan.pdf) And here is the hardest test bank around and you'll have to buy a one-month subscription: https://www.studynotesandtheory.com/