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The 7 most common IHK exam mistakes

...and how to avoid them. Based on the experience of dozens of exam candidates.

One in four fails. Why?

Every year 2,000–4,000 Fachinformatiker candidates fail the IHK exam in Germany. Most repeat the same mistakes. We collected the 7 most common ones — so you know them before it's too late.

20-30%
Retraining failure rate
6 mo.
Wait time on retake
7
Avoidable mistakes
⚠️

The 7 mistakes at a glance

  • Mistake 1: Starting too late — the timeline you actually need
  • Mistake 2: Ignoring knowledge gaps — targeted fill-in vs. re-learning everything
  • Mistake 3: Fighting alone — why peer learning doubles effectiveness
  • Mistake 4: Underestimating the project — the biggest AP2 risk
  • Mistake 5: Not practicing subnetting — 10-15 easy points thrown away
  • Mistake 6: Ignoring WISO — 2-3 evenings is enough
  • Mistake 7: Not rehearsing the presentation out loud
  • Bonus: The 6-point rescue plan if panic hits right before the exam

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Written by Bodo Eichstädt · 25 years of IT experience · IHK Fachinformatiker

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