Chapter 11

Ten Ways to Prepare for the Exam

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Taking steps to prepare for the test

Bullet Studying efficiently and effectively

So much information, so little time! In this chapter, we recommend ten (mostly) long-term planning tips for helping you prepare for that special day. (No, not that special day; read Wedding Planning For Dummies, by Marcy Blum and Laura F. Kaiser, for that one.) We’re talking about the CISSP exam here.

Know Your Learning Style

As you anticipate your study and preparation for the CISSP exam, you need to understand your personal learning style. You might prefer a long-term study plan instead of a one-week boot camp training course, for example, or you may learn better by participating in a study group or studying and reading alone in a quiet room. Your studying might be more fruitful if you do it in short, frequent sessions (say, 30 minutes a couple of times a day), or in less frequent and longer marathons (such as 4 hours a few nights a week).

To make the most of the tips in this chapter, you need to know in advance what works best for you so that you can customize your study plan and pass the CISSP exam with flying colors!

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