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CC Exam Preparation

jc2022 — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:36:21 GMT

Hello,

For those who have passed the entry level CC exam, can you let me know if the online material provided by ISC is enough to study for the exam?

Are there any recommended books or supplemental material that can be used such as practice exams etc?

Thanks

Re: CC Exam Preparation

rahulblatz002 — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:17:23 GMT

Course provided by (ISC)2 itself would be enough.. But if you wanna be more thorough, You can always try the books that are for Sec+. Or practice the assessment that's provided at the end of the course.

Re: CC Exam Preparation

Simone123 — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:54:44 GMT

The ISC2 online material is now enough!

I have just taken my CC exam & failed. The Pearson centre questions are formulated in a completely different format that the ones you can find online (as far as I know only the ones from the prep session of ISC2 website).

I felt that they are formulated not really to test your knowledge (mostly when it is relating to a foundation exam) but rather formulated to trick you in failing the exam!

It is such a disappointment to see that this type of exam are purposely formulate to ensure that candidate retake the exam & pay the extra fees!

Re: CC Exam Preparation

Cheloluis777 — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:52:10 GMT

You are absolutely right, I present today and failed. I am Spanish-speaking and the English they use in the exam is very confusing. I took advantage of the network and DRP part to learn a little more about it, but the other questions were formulated to confuse

Re: CC Exam Preparation

Tahir — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 22:18:10 GMT

please provide preparation material

CC Exam Preparation

MrITGus — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 01:15:38 GMT

I passed the exam on my first try. The entry level CC exam, is a foundational exam and I would definitely recommend studying with the ISC study material. But not as your only source of preparation.

I also used the official CCNA Cisco Cert. Books by Wendell Odom and I always guided my studies based on the Official CC Certification Exam Outline provided by ISC2. Also I used the CISSP for Dummies book.

I have read several comments here that the exam is confusing, which is not true.

But you need to study and prepare with a mindset that even though this is a foundational exam in Cybersecurity, you do need to dedicate time and effort to prepare properly to pass the certification exam.

It is doable, but you need to commit to study and prepare for it with time.

All the best in your exam preparation and be ready to pass the exam if you dedicate time to it.

Re: CC Exam Preparation

akshata — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:27:47 GMT

Hi,

Cleared yesterday, material of ISC2 is enough. If extra clarification is needed (I needed since I am from non IT background), you can refer Mike Chappel's session on Linkedin learning.

If you have IT background, just ISC2 material will suffice.

Re: CC Exam Preparation

Tahir — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:35:10 GMT

I donot have any material for cc certification. please share it with me if
possible.

Re: CC Exam Preparation

Eniola12 — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:24:53 GMT

Please anyone can share with me the material

Re: CC Exam Preparation

MrITGus — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 19:22:28 GMT

For material to prepare for your ISC2 certification. I recommend that you check out the valuable information available for you at this great post: https://community.isc2.org/t5/Exam-Preparation/ISC-Exam-Preparation-Guidance-What-to-Expect-Next-Steps-and-FAQs/m-p/40696#M3311

Re: CC Exam Preparation

MrITGus — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 19:24:37 GMT

Re: CC Exam Preparation

Tess — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:11:12 GMT

@Eniola12 wrote:
Please anyone can share with me the material

Also @Tahir

ISC2 offer the training materials for the CC exam, for free. You can find all information about the free offer here -> https://www.isc2.org/Training/Courses/Entry-Level-Training-Course

Aside from the free, online training and the official flash cards, there are no officially endorsed study materials.

As others have suggested, you can substitute or add to the official materials by using online training materials for CompTIA's Security+ exam. But, I must warn you that Sec+ also covers topics that are outside of the scope of the CC exam.

Re: CC Exam Preparation

cscottiej — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:22:57 GMT

Hello Simone123,

Certification exams only use the information, not the exact words, from the official study material. It is not allowable nor ethical for an exam proctor to change any part of the exams. Did you go through the questions at the end of the study guide several times? How long did you study? You do not need to reply to my questions, they are for you.

For any certification exam, the exact questions and answers are never released. That would be the same as cheating. Certification exams are to test whether you understand the concepts of the study materials, that is, you are given exam questions to test your understanding of the exam material.

Try going through the study material again. It would help you if you can remember some of the questions from your exam, and tie them with the study material.

Please do not give up.

Re: CC Exam Preparation

Geovanni_Flores — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 23:13:36 GMT

Very true, it seems that the Pearson exam is created to fail those who do not have experience or have investigated much more thoroughly, for example with material from other providers such as Security +, otherwise they do not pass only with the course material.

Re: CC Exam Preparation

tommyq — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 13:15:05 GMT

With regards to the latter point on the need to do some extra investigation study, surely thats a good thing. It is encouraged in the training. Otherwise the certification has little to no value to an employer or the individual. I'm guessing Pearson only preside over the test as opposed to setting it?

Re: CC Exam Preparation

chumphr33 — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:07:29 GMT

Hi @jc2022 , as others have said, i believe the material contained in the course is enough. I passed the exam this past weekend and I have no Cyber or IT background. I'll share my method of studying; your mileage may vary.

First step was scheduling the exam, i need a deadline as a forcing function to keep me on track (you may or may not need this).

I printed out the Chapter (domains) resources 1-5 (each of which are located at the corresponding chapter summaries module). Next, I printed out the exam outline and used that as my study framework. Then I went back through the entire course and made additional notes in the printed Chapter resources (via adobe) making sure I captured the info that was listed on the exam outline in detail.

I studied 30-45 minutes a day for four weeks. I prioritized studying the chapters (domains) based on each weighted average of the test i.e., D.1 / 26%, D.2 / 10%, etc. (this info is in the exam outline). I used isc2's quizlet flash cards too. The test isn't a definitions test, so I wouldn't spend to much time memorizing, but they will help you understand/identify and differentiate between data quickly.

Best of luck in your studies

Re: CC Exam Preparation

diegoarteaga77 — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 22:25:23 GMT

Re: CC Exam Preparation

jc2022 — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:35:53 GMT

Hi @chumphr33 ,

Thank you for providing this detailed feedback.

I've been preparing myself, but haven't scheduled an exam date.

Was hoping to gather some practice exam resources to reinforce my studies.

Re: CC Exam Preparation

anamkarim2 — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:46:44 GMT

I highly agree, just came from testing center and failed miserable. I prepared very well for this exam and completed Mike CHappel course atleast 4 times and then self pace study material atleast 3 times but I dont know how I failed.

Re: CC Exam Preparation

cyberprof01 — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:10:30 GMT

Interesting that you read the highest level content (CISSP) for the foundational exam! Congrats!