Chapter 16. Taking the Real Exam

This chapter covers the following subjects:

• Getting Ready and the Exam Preparation Checklist—This section gives you a step-by-step list on how to go about taking the exam. It also shows one of my favorite study methods—the cheat sheet.

• Tips for Taking the Real Exam—In this section, you learn all my certification test taking techniques that I have developed over the past 15 years.

• Beyond the CompTIA Security+ Certification—This section briefly discusses your future and the possibilities that are out there.

Now you’ve done it! You’ve accessed the final chapter. We are at the final countdown! This chapter shows you how to go about taking the exam. Then it goes over some tips and tricks I have used over the years that have helped me to pass the exam. Finally, we discuss some of the possible future avenues that can lead you to a career in IT security.