When I signed up for the Tech+ exam, I checked the CompTIA Tech+ retirement date. It’s something a lot of candidates overlook, but it matters. You don’t want to study for a version that’s about to retire. For example, older exams like ITF+ had retirements announced, and people wasted time on outdated prep. With Tech+, … Read more
I still remember hearing about the CompTIA Tech+ launch date in July 2024. At the time, I was just starting to look into IT certifications, and Tech+ felt like the perfect new option. Because it was newly launched, there wasn’t as much info online compared to A+ or ITF+. That’s when I found Tech+ practice … Read more
I know money isn’t everything, but after passing the CompTIA Tech+ certification, I immediately noticed better job prospects, and yes, better salary potential. Before, I was making just above minimum wage in retail. After Tech+, I landed interviews for IT support roles starting at $42k–$48k a year. Employers saw the certification as proof of commitment … Read more
I’ll be honest, sometimes reading textbooks put me to sleep. That’s where YouTube tutorials really helped with my Tech+ prep. I watched Professor Messer’s videos for networking and security, and combined them with practice on Tech+ practice tests. One video explained port numbers in a way that finally clicked for me. When I then tested … Read more
Studying for the Tech+ exam wasn’t easy, I had a full-time job, so I had to use every spare minute. That’s why having an exam prep app was a lifesaver. SkillTestPro’s Tech+ practice tests worked perfectly on my phone. I could run through 10–15 questions during lunch breaks or while commuting. By the time I … Read more
When I passed the CompTIA Tech+ exam, the biggest question in my mind was: what IT career path does this actually lead to? For me, it was the first step into tech after years of working in retail. With Tech+, I felt confident applying for entry-level roles like help desk support and IT technician. Recruiters … Read more
The troubleshooting basics section was surprisingly practical. I got a question about a PC that wouldn’t boot, and another about a user who couldn’t connect to Wi-Fi. The key was remembering the troubleshooting model: identify, analyze, test, implement, verify, document. Practicing with Tech+ practice tests taught me to apply that exact order. One tricky question … Read more
I can’t stress this enough: know your port numbers for the Tech+ exam. I had at least 4 direct questions about ports, and more where they were hidden inside scenarios. Examples I saw: On my first PBQ, I had to block FTP traffic, and knowing port 21 saved me. Practicing with Tech+ practice tests drilled … Read more
One thing I underestimated was the CompTIA Tech+ acronyms list. The exam uses so many: DNS, DHCP, VPN, SQL, MFA. If you don’t know them, you’ll lose easy points. I remember seeing a question that just asked what “DNS” does. Simple, but only if you know it’s Domain Name System. Another asked about MFA, and … Read more
The hardest part of my exam was the performance based questions (PBQs). These appear right at the start and test real-world scenarios. My first PBQ asked me to configure a switch so that HTTP traffic was allowed but FTP was blocked. Without practice, I would have panicked. But Tech+ practice tests included PBQ-style simulations that … Read more