CC Passed : experience to share

[Frankli]

Here are some of my study experiences that may be helpful:

Week 1:

• Understand what CC is about;
• Understand the Exam outline;
• Took the pre-assessment exam;
• Have a bigger picture of what are the five domains talking about;
• Find out which part is my weakest link ( domain);
• Start the self-paced online training;

Week2: 

• Complete the Self-paced online training;
• Started google how other study fellows managed to pass the exam;
• Started doing and reviewing Linkedin Learning ISC2 CC practise exams ( there are 4 practise exams);
• After feeling more confident, I make the exam reservation;

Week3:

• Review the flash cards, review the concepts that is not very familiar with, review the wrong questions from practise exams

My personal suggestions: 

1. Try to understand the logic behind the concepts. For example, when you see the concept of Access Control List, think about which type of access control it mainly served for (DAC), then think about what other logical access control types are ( MAC, RBAC), what are the difference and similarities between the logic control types, then think about what other controls exists ( physical control, administrative control) , then think what other concepts are in the access control domain ? Least privilege vs Need to know ( what's the difference and the similarities) etc. Then you will find all the concepts are connected like the leaves on the branches of a tree. Whenever there's a concept, you will track the 'branch' to other related concepts.
2. Do practise with LinkedIn Learning (timed) to familiarise yourself with the exam vibe. However, do not rely on it as an exam with archived questions and answers. 
3. Do use the flashcards, learn the lessons from CC course provided by ISC2. However, thinking of the concept with use-cases, examples, or even google the diagrams, or pictures to visualise the concepts. 
4. Compare and contrast similar concepts as they are similar but not the same. They are used under different context and/or in different scenarios.
5. During the exam, review the question and answers, select the answer you think is correct , review again before your submit. Once you submit, you cannot go back. After the practise exams from above step2, you will find the time allocated to you would be enough. 

So, Let's ROCK!!!

Best of luck to all of you.

[funkychicken]

Well done for passing the exam. Its a first stage into the big journey. 

[Frankli]

Thank you @funkychicken . And I am with you that it is the first step of a new world. I am so excited and cannot wait to start.🌈

[honeymai]

Congratulations and thanks for this, taking mine in the next 2 weeks. This is helpful

[Frankli]

Happy that you think this can be applicable to you. Good luck mate on passing cc soon.

[punitjoshi88]

Congratulations on your exam pass. Did the course work smooth for you ?. Post attending a lesson or answering the question and clicking continue the course does not proceed ahead for me.

[Cyberstarter52]

Congratulations to you on your new journey! It appears you have listed great advice for those of us who have not yet taken the exam. Thank you for the tips and best of luck on your journey!

[iwuchi]

Thanks. This is helpful. Kindly send me the link to Linkedin Learning ISC2 CC practise exams.

[oyebiyisunday]

Congratulations. I am also preparing for the CC examination. Kindly accept my request on LinkedIn. Thanks

[Frankli]

Thank you for your kind words @punitjoshi88 . The course works very smoothly for me. It provides explanations and examples in real life, making the comprehension meaningful and visual showcases. If you do not feel they are helpful, I may suggest you to google the vague concepts, compare and contrast them to other similar concepts. This may take longer time though. 

Good luck with the study mate.