Exam Prep Hacked: Study Tips and Tricks that Really Work

[mgardner]

Ready to get certified but not sure where to start? We're here to help! Go into your exam with confidence with tips, tricks and resources that set you up for success from day one to test day.

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Use ISC2 self-study tools to supplement your learning and reinforce concepts. Depending on the certification, they may include an Official Guide to the CBK, a study guide, flash cards and study apps. 

Exam prep tips and tricks you can share? Tell us what works for you.

[jesslyn62]

Some exam preps that worked for me on the day before the test were:

I stayed in a hotel that was next door to the testing center.

- This worked for me because it reduced the amount of stress that I normally would have to face.

- I didn't have to worry about traffic or parking.

I: 

- laid my clothes and snacks out the night before.

- did not review any of material.

- ate a healthy dinner early (by 5PM)

- did some light stretching and a little cardio.

- silenced my cell phone

- only watched the weather, as far as news. 

I got plenty of sleep.

It worked for me!

[denbesten]

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@jesslyn62 wrote:

Some exam preps that worked for me on the day before the test were:

I stayed in a hotel that was next door to the testing center.

- This worked for me because it reduced the amount of stress that I normally would have to face.

- I didn't have to worry about traffic or parking.

I: 

- laid my clothes and snacks out the night before.

- did not review any of material.

- ate a healthy dinner early (by 5PM)

- did some light stretching and a little cardio.

- silenced my cell phone

- only watched the weather, as far as news. 

I got plenty of sleep.

It worked for me!

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This is excellent advise.  I would also suggest a light-hearted movie after dinner to help refocus one's self into the Zen-mode that is perfect for test taking.  And yes, stay away from studying, work, politics, and anything else distracting/stressful in the hours leading up to the exam.

Not really much different than performing preventative maintenance and filling up the car's tank before taking it on a trip.

[tldutton]

jesslyn62, I did the same thing when I took/passed the CISSP in 2009. It's basic test day prep...