Episode 84 — Exam-Day Tactics: Pace, Eliminate Options, and Stay Calm Under Time (Non-ECO Exam Strategy)
On the day of the AAIR exam, your tactical execution is just as important as your subject matter expertise. This episode covers the essential tactics for managing your time and mental energy throughout the testing session, including the "two-pass" method for answering questions and the process of elimination. For the certification, candidates must know how to pace themselves to ensure they have enough time for the more complex scenario-based items at the end of the exam. We discuss the importance of not overthinking "recall" questions and how to use the "flag for review" feature effectively without creating a backlog of work. Managing test anxiety is also addressed, with practical tips for staying calm when encountering unfamiliar terminology or difficult scenarios. By having a clear plan for how to handle the clock and the interface, you can focus your full intellectual capacity on the questions themselves, ensuring that you perform at your absolute best under pressure. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
