Welcome to this video on
CompTIA CySA + exam strategies. After watching this video, you will be
able recall key CySA+ exam logistics and structure, apply time management
strategies during the test. Analyze CySA + question types and
formulate appropriate responses. Evaluate your preparedness and
create a personalized study plan and develop effective exam
preparation techniques, including hands on practice
with security analysis tools. The CompTIA CySA + exam consists
of 85 multiple-choice and performance-based questions and
165 minutes to complete this exam. A passing score is 750 on
a scale of 100 to 900. After you purchase your exam voucher, you
can register with Pearson and sign up to take your exam at a Pearson location or
in an online proctored exam environment. The CySA + exam tests concepts and
practices from four domains. First, security operations questions
comprise the largest domain in the exam at 33%. Next are vulnerability management
questions, which comprise 30% of the exam. Incident response management questions
comprise 20% of the exam and reporting and communication questions
comprise 17% of the exam. With slightly less than two
minutes to answer each question, time management is crucial. Check out these strategies,
attempt performance based questions first, then read each question carefully. Focus on the practical application
of cybersecurity analyst skills when answering questions. Pace yourself to manage your time. Decide if you will flag questions
that you are unsure of the answer or if you will guess the answer and
move on to the next question. ComTIA does not disclose the points
allocated to each question. However, there's no penalty for
guessing on the CySA + exam. The CySA + exam includes a mixture
of multiple-choice questions and performance-based questions. Multiple-choice questions can have
single or multiple correct answers. When determining which answer is correct,
first read all of the options, then eliminate the obviously,
wrong choices. Look for keywords that related to
technology such as security analysis and threat detection. Then choose your answers. Performance-based questions, referred to
as pbQs, simulate real world security analysis scenarios and
require a slightly different approach. To effectively answer these questions, first read the entire scenario
presented in the question. Then analyze the scenario by reviewing
the information fact by fact. Next, apply your knowledge of
security tools and incident response procedures to compare your actions to
the answers available on the exam. Finally, select the answer that most
closely matches your scenario evaluation. Next, check out some exam
preparation techniques. Hands-on experience with cybersecurity
applications and other tools will greatly help you correctly answer questions
related to security tools and practices. Also, consider using textbooks,
study guides, and online resources in addition to
your hands on lab experiences. Use your knowledge and experiences with
prior tests to determine which topics you consider your weak spots, and
finally, study frequently. You'll benefit from a study schedule
that allows for regular review sessions, including hands-on lab practice and
practice tests. Youll want to evaluate your exam readiness
as part of an effective study plan. Take plenty of practice exams, especially,
simulated exams when available. Your scores will reveal
which CySA + domains and topics you must focus on before
taking the proctored exam. Next, let's review your exam
day preparation strategies. Exam day preparations begin
before the day of the exam. Consider the following
exam preparation steps. Notify your test taking center in advance
of any necessary personal accommodations. Get a good night's rest,
eat well, and be well-hydrated. Allow enough time to
reach the testing center. If you are testing online, arrange
to remove all distractions from your environment so that the exam is your
sole focus for the entire testing time. Next, let's summarize
your exam strategies. To prepare for your exam, first,
review the exam logistics and structure, including the exam's knowledge domains. As you study, consider the time management strategies
you will use when you take the exam. CompTIA CySA + does not deduct for
incorrect exam answers. Apply exam preparation techniques
such as hands-on cybersecurity application experience. Use textbooks, study guides,
and online resources. Focus on your weak topics and
study regularly. Take plenty of practice exams, especially
simulated exams, when available, and plan ahead for your exam day needs,
including accommodations, rest, nutrition, travel time,
and removal of distractions.