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I will be taking my network+ 2k5 exam in about 2 hours... any last minute advice?

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A compact, practical add-on for candidates and future readers based on this thread.

Candidates scheduled for the exam should treat the day like any other professional appointment: bring required ID and voucher, arrive early, eat a light meal, and allow time to get settled. Read each question fully, underline the core requirement, and use the test software’s review/flag feature to skip and return to harder items. Keep a steady pace—spend less time on questions that look like guesswork and more on scenario/problem-solving items.

Use the official exam objectives as the study checklist and focus on fundamentals that show up repeatedly on vendor-neutral networking tests: layered network models, addressing and subnetting, name/address services, basic routing vs switching concepts, wireless basics, VLANs, NAT/DHCP, and a disciplined troubleshooting process (establish a theory, test it, implement a fix, verify results). Convert weak topics into short hands-on tasks: run simple command-line checks, build a small lab, or step through common failures so answers become instinctive rather than memorized.

For efficient study and review, start from the official CompTIA Network+ objectives and use concise video refreshers and timed practice exams to expose weak spots quickly:

For those with limited prep time (as described): scan the objectives, watch focused videos for each domain, take 1–2 timed practice tests, then review every missed question. When encountering odd or ambiguous questions (as noted), apply elimination, trust fundamentals, and move on. Hands-on daily work, as observed, gives a noticeable advantage on troubleshooting-style items.

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I thought it was a terrible exam and a total waste of my time (and employer's money).

Think I scored an 890 (its been 2 years almost). Any MS exam is more accurate and useful than the Net+ in my opinion.

Study up on multi-client networks and rendezvous, nwlink, protocols etc. They asked a LOT of those questions. Some of the questions were from left field and didn't really have a logical or related answer, I'm sure you will find a few of those. They'll throw a few at you about cable types and potential distances, and adapter types with pictures for a corresponding cable.

Oh and they still ask about token ring networks on the exam as well. (also don't forget what a brouter is!).

Good luck!

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You were right, how boring.
at least i didn't have to identify any connectors!

thanks for the advice.

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Hey, what did you use to study for the exam? Like, did you take a course, use a book, or something online?

I passed the A+ exam last year, and this year I took Cisco Networking semester I.. My teacher has vouchers in which I can take the Net + test for free; however, I haven't had much time this summer to really study for it..

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Hopefully you find that useful.

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i just read the Mike Myers Network+ Passport book and I work with networks all day so I got a lot of hands on experience to draw from.

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ahh ic. Thanks you both.

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