Is it enough to just watch the vidoes for certs like itf+?

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Do I gain enough knowledge for the exam by only watching the vidoes in order? because when I tried a test online on a different website, I saw that there were some questions that came from topics I saw. but still indicated lack of knowledge, for example the fact that there were different types of hypervisors was never mentioned in the video or what archived files are.

Obviously, this is just like my opinion, but this tends to vary from certification to certification. Some certification programs are just tougher than other. In fact, in very difficult certifications like Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, the role of the instructor is much more oriented around guiding students in how to study the vast amounts of material required to pass the certification.

In the case of ITF+, many students are successful by watching and note taking in the lectures, and of course practicing as many concepts as they are able to.

Also, you have to be very careful with practice exams - if the exam is not from ACI Learning, we certainly cannot vouch for what that exam might be covering. There are two main Hypervisor types - Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 is sometimes called a bare metal hypervisor. If the practice exam you saw went outside this scope, it does not appear to be very legit....but again, I cannot really say much about a vendor product I have never seen and one I had nothing to do with creating.

This is a very tricky area - and I hope this post helps!

@Abu-Talha,

Like all things, you must study. Watching videos passively isn't enough for you to pass the exam. Taking notes while watching the videos, then seeking more understanding when you don't understand (i.e., asking questions here in the forums).

Having said all that, We cover the exam objectives as presented by CompTIA for that certification. We cannot guarantee a pass. We can guarantee followed the exam objectives to help all of viewer prepare for the exam and to help career changer's sample each area in IT. This allows them to find an affinity for a particular area of work too.

@Ronnie-Wong, how do you suggest I go about learning all this while my objective is to build that foundational knowledge for a career in cybersec and not exactly to get certs like A+ or ITF+? Like the main reason I am watching the vidoes is to get that knowledge which will probably be useful later on and not for the exams, but I felt like exams were a good way to gain confidence in what I learn along the way.

@Abu-Talha said in Is it enough to just watch the vidoes for certs like itf+?:

@Ronnie-Wong, how do you suggest I go about learning all this while my objective is to build that foundational knowledge for a career in cybersec and not exactly to get certs like A+ or ITF+? Like the main reason I am watching the vidoes is to get that knowledge which will probably be useful later on and not for the exams, but I felt like exams were a good way to gain confidence in what I learn along the way.

The certification exam only validate the knowledge you possess whether it is from study or from experience. Not every exam will be valid towards your goals. Like all goals you must begin some where. The ITF+ is one that allows you to sample the knowledge and application of that knowledge from throughout the IT world.

If you goal is Cybersecurity, you still have choices as to what that is to look like. Are you into compliance, policy, or direct administration of security. Are you seeking a particular field of study. Each choice you make, puts you onto a more purpose driven task.

If you're just beginning. Learning the foundations of Computers, networking and working with others is always good. Foundational knowledge is the bedrock of everything else you learn. Without it, you can configure something but you don't know why you're doing so.

So I would find a job you're seeking to enter. Find out what the requirements are and pursue a certification or skill path that will help you achieve that goal.