Watch the clock: Check in on the time remaining periodically as you
are taking the exam. You might even find that you can slow down pretty
dramatically if you have built up a nice block of extra time.
Get some earplugs: The testing center might provide earplugs but
get some just in case and bring them along. There might be other test
takers in the center with you, and you do not want to be distracted by
their screams. I personally have no issue blocking out the sounds
around me, so I never worry about this, but I know it is an issue for
some.
Plan your travel time: Give yourself extra time to find the center and
get checked in. Be sure to arrive early. As you test more at a particular
center, you can certainly start cutting it closer time-wise.
Get rest: Most students report that getting plenty of rest the night
before the exam boosts their success. All-night cram sessions are not
typically successful.
Bring in valuables but get ready to lock them up: The testing
center will take your phone, your smartwatch, your wallet, and other
such items and will provide a secure place for them.
Take notes: You will be given note-taking implements and should not
be afraid to use them. I always jot down any questions I struggle with
on the exam. I then memorize them at the end of the test by reading my
notes over and over again. I always make sure I have a pen and paper in
the car, and I write down the issues in my car just after the exam. When
I get home—with a pass or fail—I research those items!TOOLS FOR FINAL PREPARATION
This section lists some information about the available
tools and how to access the tools.
Pearson Cert Practice Test Engine and Questions on
the Website
Register this book to get access to the Pearson IT
Certification test engine (software that displays and
grades a set of exam-realistic multiple-choice questions).
Using the Pearson Cert Practice Test Engine, you can
either study by going through the questions in Study
mode or take a simulated (timed) DevNet Associate
DEVASC exam.
The Pearson Test Prep practice test software comes with
two full practice exams. These practice tests are available
to you either online or as an offline Windows application.
To access the practice exams that were developed with