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Fundamentals of Networking - Reflection

     In order for me to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ exam, I have three main ways to study. Taking a course at school, studying with free internet resources, and using a textbook are the best avenues that suit my learning style. Attending a course at school lets me interact with the instructor and get answers to complex questions. Having a class to attend in person also helps me to be kept accountable by the teacher. I feel like I pay more attention in class.  

    Aside from in-person learning, using free internet sources like Quizlet and CompTIA’s study guides helps tremendously. I can understand what questions will be asked on the test. Online videos help too. Watching someone else explain a concept helps me to contextualize new information. Textbooks give clear and concise explanations for topics, so I use them to take notes.  

    During this course, cabling and protocols were the most challenging to understand. All the abbreviations confused me. I could not remember what the initialisms stood for, so taking the quizzes was difficult. Now that I am nearing the end of my Networking class, I plan to use the knowledge I have gained by applying it in my internship. Understanding the basis of computer networks will help me to succeed at whatever tasks I do.  

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