Testing in a few weeks. For those who passed BEC, how did you prepare for the IT section of the exam? Thanks

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Following, Im taking mine in early July
I'm praying I get a math heavy exam.
I'm not sure if the it Becker gives is good based on what I'm hearing

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Yikes following taking mine late July

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I watched a couple Youtube videos. I wouldn’t put too much time into it.

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I took the test yesterday and IT was heavily tested. Know your definitions. Had 2 simulations

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