TestOut PC Pro Certification Practice Exam (all lab simulations) NOT MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWERS
Instructions
Following is a 10- step process for thinking through your practice exam taking experience and to help you prepare for your final exam. Once you have read through and developed your thoughts about each of the 10 steps, post a 300-word reflective essay that incorporates your insights and allows you to tell a story about your experience in an organized and flowing manner. This reflection will help you understand what you’re good at and where you can improve and get better at studying and taking IT and technical certification tests.
· Step 1: Look at your Practice exam results in LabSim
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· Take a good look at the practice exam you took. See which questions you got right and which ones you got wrong.
· Step 2: Think About How You Did
· Think about how you did on the test. Did you do well in some parts and not so well in others?
· Step 3: Remember How You Prepared
· Remember how you got ready for the test. Did you study enough? Did you use good ways to study?
· Step 4: Know What You’re Good At
· Figure out the parts where you did well. What did you understand easily? What topics were you strong in?
· Step 5: See What’s Difficult
· Think about the parts where you didn’t do so well. Explore the specific difficulties you encountered and any underlying misconceptions or knowledge gaps.
· Step 6: Look at Your Mistakes
· For the questions you got wrong, see why you made those mistakes. Did you not read the question properly? Did you rush? Did you not know the answer?
· Step 7: Think About Time
· Did you have enough time for the test? Did you spend too much time on some questions and not enough on others?
· Step 8: Remember How You Answered
· Think about how you answered the questions. Did you read each question carefully? Did you do the easier ones first? Were you sure about your answers?
· Step 9: Plan to Get Better Score
· Based on what you’ve thought about, decide how to get a better score. Do you need to study more on certain topics? Do you need to change how you take the test?
· Step 10: Get Ready for the Final Certification Exam
· Make your plan for taking the final exam – remember, the final exam will take place at your home on your own device. Will you study more? Will you try new ways to study?
Writing your EMPOWER Essay
Now that you have completed the in-depth analysis of your practice exam experience you should have gained valuable insights and a clear understanding of your strengths and areas for improvement. As you begin to write your essay, keep these points in mind:
1. Storytelling: Craft your essay as a narrative that tells the story of your exam journey. Take your reader on a journey through your insights and experiences.
2. Organization: Organize your essay logically, following the sequence of the 10 steps you’ve just completed. This will help your essay flow smoothly and make it easier to follow.
3. Insights and Reflections: Incorporate the specific insights you gained from each step. Reflect on how each insight impacted your overall exam-taking experience.
4. Balance Strengths and Improvement: While discussing your strengths is important, also focus on areas you plan to improve. This demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to growth.
5. Actionable Plans: Discuss your plans for improvement in a clear and actionable way. How will you apply your insights to enhance your performance in the final certification exam?
6. Personal Voice: Infuse your essay with your personal voice and experiences. This is an opportunity to share your unique journey and perspective.
7. Word Limit: Aim for around 300 words, keeping your essay concise yet impactful.
Remember, this reflective essay is not just a recap of your analysis but a chance to showcase your growth and preparation for the final exam. Your journey of self-discovery and improvement will not only benefit you now but also lay the foundation for your success in IT and technical certification tests. By following these pointers, you’ll be able to create a reflective essay that effectively conveys your insights, experiences, and plans for improvement.