ITF+ Exam FCO-U61

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I am preparing to take my exam next Friday and just don't know how I will do. Though I have studied for several months just not sure what will be thrown at me.

LOL, it seems studying at 65 is different than when I was 35 studying healthcare.

I have gone over the objectives, taken multiple mock tests there seems to be a lot of information to cover, to say the least.

I have seen test questions that seem rather easy and some where I wonder where that came from? Some are rather tricky too so taking my time during the test is paramount while getting it completed in the 60 minute time frame.

This test is not something I am doing to start a new career as I am 65 and preparing to retire from the healthcare field and wanted to take on a new challenge and get more acquainted with technology.

Does anyone have any words of wisdom to pass on before test day?

Hi @Richard-Haynes ,

As someone who teaches quite a few people that are making career changes and are "advanced in years", I can offer a bit of advice.

1. If you are taking the Mock Exams, make sure to know why the right answer is correct and the others are incorrect. Many times you'll see that they will merely switch some things around in the actual exam.
2. Building muscle memory is key when starting a new topic. If you have the time and ability, create some mnemonics to help bring things to mind. Things like "Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge" which helps a musician know the notes on the staff lines vs. FACE which gives the empty spaces.
3. Get a good nights sleep before taking the exam and try and schedule it during the time of day when you are most alert and active. I also recommend only doing a slight review the night before and don't try to cram the morning before. You either know it or you don't.
4. If you can go forwards and backwards in the questions, once you've answered something, DO NOT CHANGE YOUR ANSWER. Go with your gut and stick to what you orginally thought.

Best wishes on the exam! You've got this!

@Richard-Haynes,

Look over your exam objectives, as you do so, if you find any topic that you're not sure about. make sure you review it. Don't rack your brain to find every detail but enough to remind yourself of previous details you gone over. Write questions about those topics and try and find the answers to them.

You've go it right about the amount of material...the reality is that they can only ask so much for that exam and not at any real depth at any single topic. It doesn't mean you won't find challenges but be assured if you've taken the time to go through the ITProTV ITF+ show and you've studied more on your own. You're preparing properly.

Daily review some topic from ITF+, not all the topics.

If you're needing additional help, please feel free to post questions here. Your questions may help others too.

@Chris-Ward Thanks Chris for the information. I did schedule the exam in the early morning as I am a morning person. Thanks again.

@Ronnie-Wong Thanks Ronnie for your interest and reply. I did watch your ITF + course with your associate Don included. It was well represented. You have a wonderful program here and look forward to using it often as I continue my journey with staying up to date with the 21st century as a senior.