I recently passed the C1000-162 exam and wanted to share my experience. Having hands-on experience with QRadar definitely helps, especially when it comes to use case creation, rule tuning, and understanding offenses in depth. But if you don't have direct access, solid theoretical understanding through IBM docs and training can also get you through, just be ready for scenario-based questions.
One thing that really helped me was using the C1000-162 practice test from P2PExams. The questions were quite close to the real exam in terms of format and difficulty, which helped me prepare more effectively for the actual exam. I found their explanations especially useful for clearing up tricky concepts.
If you're looking to study efficiently, I'd recommend combining IBM's official learning path with a reliable practice test like the one from P2PExams. It helped me cover all the key topics and go into the exam with confidence.
Best of luck to everyone preparing!
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Hunt Whitemire
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Original Message:
Sent: Thu July 03, 2025 09:32 AM
From: Justin Benjamin
Subject: Looking for Guidance on Preparing for the C1000-162 Exam
Hi everyone,
I'm currently preparing for the C1000-162: IBM Security QRadar SIEM V7.5 Analysis certification exam and could really use some insights from those who've taken it or are preparing for it as well.
A few questions I'm hoping someone can help with:
How deep does the exam go into use case creation, rule tuning, and offenses?
Is hands-on experience with QRadar essential to pass, or would strong theoretical understanding from documentation and training be enough?
Are there any official or third-party practice tests that closely match the real exam in terms of difficulty and question format?
What IBM learning paths or modules would you recommend focusing on?
Any specific areas where the exam tends to trip people up?
I want to make sure I'm studying efficiently, so I'd really appreciate any resources, tips, or personal experiences you can share.
Thanks so much in advance!
- Justin Benjamin
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Justin Benjamin
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