Currently doing Advanced Apex Specialist (pre reqs for PD2).

The challenges were simple enough to complete given adequate time. Nothing crazy - felt like normal requirements I'd get at work.

Why do I find this "notoriously difficult" cert to be easy to prepare for, but cannot bring myself to study for something like PAB? I failed it on my first try. I've been attempting to study for it for months, but it's so boring that I can't concentrate.

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That’s means you are a Developer and your basics are solid. However you struggle with configuration and cramming.

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Well the issue is... I have no problem with configuration. I've implemented plenty of approval processes, flows, validation rules, profiles, perm sets etc. I suppose I'm just not good at test taking

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I passed PD1 without studying. It was incredibly easy. Same with JavaScript 1. Yet somehow I also couldn't pass the admin cert on my first try. What gives?!

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