If IT professionals had time machines...

What would they go back and tell themselves?

Saw this discussion on a forum and there were some interesting responses. I am going to share them here. So, for all you beginners and newbies starting out in the field, here is some advice from pro's who have been in the industry.

Q: For all the IT professionals out there, I am curious: What would you go back and tell yourself before you got into IT? What do you wish you would have known before getting into this industry?

"I would have told myself to start certifications sooner."

"I would tell myself the same thing about IT and certs that I would say about school: push ahead and do as much work as you can up-front in your area of interest, then expand out into other things."

"1. Keep going to school.
2. Push for higher certs, don't stagnate.
3. Don't let your certs expire.
4. If you start feeling underpaid, it's time to move on."

"I would have studied hard, sat for more certification exams. "

"I would have worked on my A+ as a self-study deal instead of signing up for a tech school"


PMP practice questions

What are the contents of a contract close out?

CompTIA A+ Essentials Practice exam

When setting up the resolution and display options for a monitor, what is the Refresh Rate? (Choose all that apply)
  • The vertical refresh rate at which the monitor redraws the screen
  • Is measured in times per second
  • Is the horizontal refresh rate at which the monitor redraws the screen and is measured in hertz
  • Is measured in times per minute
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8 Reasons You Still Need the PMP Certification

The Project Management Professional certification is coveted both in the IT field and as a whole, even in non-IT related fields where project management is needed. So even if you have years of experience, here are 8 good reasons you should still attain the PMP.
  1. If you are currently seeking a position, it is a must-without it, you are unlikely to even make it past the HR desk
  2. Opens up doors and opportunities that are not available otherwise, including teaching, consulting and more
  3. You will get more exposure to modern and mainstream thinking on project management standards, techniques, best practices, and current trends
  4. No matter how much you know, there are always new tricks and techniques to learn
  5. The certification is a globally recognized display of your professional skills and competencies
  6. Gaining the PMP credential makes you more valuable to your current employer and could win your company more business
  7. Shows your dedication to personal growth and improvement
  8. Bragging rights
Try a free PMP certification practice exam here.

Certifications vs Experience


Today certifications are equally as important as experience. Certifications are trusted because they are an accurate predictor of employee achievement. They clearly demonstrate the commitment you have to your IT career. 

As technology continues to evolve, it is important that your skills are both current and relevant. Those experienced in IT know that Information Technology is a rapidly evolving environment with new certifications and updates seemingly released weekly. If you're new to IT, you may have the experience, but your certifications are proof of your ability; they validate your skill set.

Here at KnowledgeBuster.com our primary motivation is to provide our members with the computer certification resources and foremost IT information to help them achieve their certification and IT career goals.

VMWare Certification Practice Exams

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CISA : FAQ, Exam Info & More

December 10, 2011 CISA Exam Registration Now Open!


Registration Open: June 14, 2011
Early Registration Deadline: August 17, 2011
Final Registration Deadline: October 5, 2011


Exam Registration Fees

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Early registration received on or before 17 August
US $425
US $565
Final registrations received by 5 October
US $475
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What are the qualifications to earn the CISA credential?

Qualifying for CISA requires a combination of four "e's": experience, ethics, education and exam. Specifically, the requirements are:
  • Earn a passing score on the CISA exam
  • Adhere to the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics
  • Commit to abide by the CISA Continuing Professional Education Policy
  • A minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control or security work experience (as described in the job practice areas) is required for certification. Substitutions and waivers of such experience may be obtained if certain education and general IS or audit experience requirements are met. 

    How long is the exam?

    A candidate is given 4 hours to complete a 200 multiple-choice question exam. 

    What does the CISA exam cover?

    The CISA exam will cover six IS audit, control or security areas, each of which is further defined and detailed through task and knowledge statements.


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