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passed today!!!!
hi everyone,i have just returned from the test centre, and i passed :D , thanks to everyone for all your help, core o/s exam in two weeks, hopefully i will get the same result
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PASSED HARDWARE
I just got back from taking my test, and I passed. I am going to take the Linux+ next. This website has been a big help. I just wanted to say, "Thank you." :D
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2 quick questions about 220-301
1. Are there any true / false questions on the exam? 2. Are there any questions that have multiple answers? For example, does the question say "choose all that apply" or "choose two"? Thanks, in advance, for your answers.
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Any success with...
Hello, I am going to take my 220-302 at the of April. I am using alot of sources 1. Mike Myers 5th Edition 2. This Site 3. Exam Cram 220-301/220-302 questions!!! 4. My A+ college course 5. Various online practice test/quizzes My question is, anyone have success with the Exam Cram book. When I take practice exams online, I…
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Hello world...
A new member. Just wanted to say hi to all of you before I start getting too deep into my preparations and throw questions out there. I was originaly planning on stying for 03 exam and even got the Thompson(which, apparently, wasn't the wisest decision) book, but, ultimately, didn't have enough free time at the moment. So…
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I passed hardware
I passed with a 574. I used Jean Andrew's book. Now onto O/S.
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BASIC NETWORKING-CAT 3 CABLE SPECS
Hi guys, i was just hoping someone out there could just clarify something for me, i am revising for my core hardware exam on the 21st, and i was looking over the networking area when i noticed something in the technotes that differed from what i read in the mike meyers all-in-one book. The technotes say: Cat.3 Data rates…
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Video: Simple Hardware Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv5sftrp2VA
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PASSED!!!!!!!!!!
YES, it is a pass, now I hope my headache goes away for a short time. Now it is onto the OS part. I think with just under 4 months I should be able to get it passed. Thank you all for the support.
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ExamForce Software
Ey, I received a call today from ExamForce, offering their A+ training software that garuntees you'll be prepared in one month for the exams with a no pass no pay policy. Does anyone know of these guys, and if it is a good product? Worth the pricetag?
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Any Advice???
Hi guys (and gal's) I will be taking my A+ OS exam later next month, so i want to get as much revision (That is relevant) to the exam as possible in. The problem i see is that they want you to memorise Paths to certain places, which i think is pretty unfair since if you were actually working with the software you could…
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Which is tougher OS or CORE?
I passed my OS exam this morning (could've been a better score, 554) and my core exam is scheduled for tomorow morning, i'm a little nervous on how ready I am for this. (I have'nt taken much time to study) I would really like you're input on this peeps. BTW, I wish I would've stumbled upon these forums earlier, they're…
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Are there any cheap A+ hands on classes near San Jose?
I'd go to community college but I'd have to wait some time.
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Wow... passed
I passed today! Scored an 822 I knew I'd pass but I was surprised that I scored that high. I got a few SCSI, RAID and CPU questions. The SCSI and RAID questions were very basic stuff. I got lucky on the CPU questions, they happened to be ones that I own. I had one really poorly worded question, I'd like to know what they…
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going for core and os tommorrow
any tips or last minute suggestions? Thanks
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PASSED OS
I passed, thank you TECHEXAMS. I will be taking the hardware test next.
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I finally took the test, and I passed :)
It took me a while to get in there and take this exam, but today I passed with 746. I was really nervous about what was going to be on there, but overall there wasn't any surprises. Thanks to everyone on this site and I will see you in the net + forum :)
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NOTE CARDS
This is my first post in a couple of years, but i have been a fan of this site for a long time. I love the help you give to people like me and your advice is priceless. I have been studying for the A+ test since 2002. I originally began studying with the Mike Myers book, but before i was able to take the test a family…
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ID and items I can bring to test
Question. If my address on my license doesn't match the address that I gave for the test is that going to be a problem. When I take the test is it true you can't wear a watch? Are you allowed to keep your car keys? Thanks
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A+ Hardware Passed!
Wheeewwhoo! Passed A+ hardware on Wednesday! Score of 600 out of 900. Used Transcenders, Exam Cram, and Jean Andrews textbook from the class that I took last fall. I scheduled for OS side in two weeks. :D :D Had a lot of printer questions, dotmatrix, laser, etc. Not a lot of trouble shooting. Which was weird concidering…
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Testing Times
If I schedule hardware at 2PM and os at 3:30PM. If I finish hardware early can i start OS at the next test time or do I need to wait till my 3:30 appt? Thanks
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Taking the OS test this friday
My current average in all practice tests is 72%. I'm going for the real one in just few hours... Wish me good luck! :)
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A+ Certified
I passed the OS exam today! I got 647. I can finally say that I'm A+ certified. I passed second time around thanks to the practice exams and study notes on Techexams. I'm going to study for a Network+ now.
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Finally A+ certified :)
Yup, that's right....I passed the OS exam today which makes me A+ certified. Studied for 3 weeks in order to prepare for this bad boy but it's finally out of the way. I got questions on pretty much everything and some HW questions thrown into the mix also. I used the following books/materials for study: A+ Certiification…
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Welcome package ...
Quick question. I passed the last test on the 16th. How long do you think it will take for the package thing to get to my place? I forgot to change my address, so I just updated it right now. Just curious. Thanks!
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Deadline
Okay, so my co-worker and I have the deadline of March 27th to take and pass the A+. I have been studying for some time now, (and prayerfully will remember everything!) however my co-worker has not. He has been contracted to an IT department, and also managing IT needs for business client offices for about... hmmm... over…
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I'm sure I asked this before
So I was just wondering out of curiosity and all..... In comparison to pre-tests that are offered in wide variety as opposed to the real deal, how many felt that pretests in general helped all in all? I have yet to score above a 700 on any of my pretests and I've been battling these things for a while. I can't go into too…
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Will I have to reload my Windows XP if I upgrade my CPU?
Did not know where to ask this but I figured this would be a good place. I have a home built PC in which I though about upgrading the processor. Nothing else in the machine would change. Would it hose Windows XP Pro? Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Paid for OS test
A+ this Friday @ 1:00 pm
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Alrighty ...
In about 7 hours, I think I will be certified. Ive been taking a bunch of practice tests, and getting pretty comfy with everything. Im confident I shall pass. This should be interesting!
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I passed my A+ Core Hardware on the 15th!
Hey, thought id drop in a note and say I passed my A+ Core Hardware on the 15th! I scored a 764 - is that good? PS: the notes for the hardware exam were really easy to access but why arent the OS ones the same?
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passed a+ OS today!
thanks to everyone who posted all kinda of useful stuff here. the practice exams were great too. the OS was def. harder than the Core, i think, and i was prepared for it. I still got hit with stuff I'd never heard of too, and I read 3 different books.
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HIGH SCORES
HI EVERYONE I WAS JUST WONDERING WHAT ARE THE HIGHEST CORE H/W SCORES ANYONE HAS GOT OR HEARD OF, AS A FRIEND OF MINE CLAIMS TO HAVE SCORED ABOUT 820 BUT HE WILL NOT SHOW ME ANY PROOF (SOUNDS MORE THAN A BIT FISHY TO ME!!), I HAVE TAKEN A FEW PRACTICE EXAMS AND SCORED IN THE 700'S I KNOW ITS A PASS BUT IS IT A SCORE TO BE…
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Got It Today!
I just passed the A+ OS today with 633. Thx for all the posts guys, they were very helpful, especially the practice exams questions. The OS was definitely harder than the CORE and i even had some questions on Printers. Am A+ Certified now! The next step is the CCNA. Good Luck for those who are still revising 4 the exam...
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I'm nervous ...
I stumbled onto this website about 2 hours before my A+ Core exam. If I knew about it before, I guarantee I would pass. I scored a 509! That isnt what bugs me. What bugs me is that I went to change an answer, and i changed a right for a wrong! At least 2 times I did that! I already passed my OS portion, and this is all Im…
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An assumption I do not want to make.....
I am assuming that I am interpreting this correct....but I do not want to be worng here........ At the present time....up until sometime in June, I can still take the old 2003 version of the CompTIA A+ Exams, correct? Furthermore, all I need to do is pass the CompTIA A+ OS and CompTIA A+ Hardware to become CompTIA A+…
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I/O Base Addressess, DMA's, IRQ's, ETC.....
Anyone got any good ways for memorizing these? These have become a big issue for me and I would appreciate any tips the rest of you who have been around the block might have.
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A+ core hardware- i passed thanks to this kick ass site
hey i passed my A+ hardware...no 6months experience or anything. infact i just got out of high school recently. did a one week course in A+ and studied my brains out for three weeks...i passed and this site rocks....i read all the notes and did alot of practice tests..i still think i cld hv scored arnd 700-800 but hey i…
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3rd TIME IS NOT A CHARM!!!
Failed A+ OS for the 3rd time today and can not understand why I can't pass the freaking test. I have done just about everything everyone has to offer. From reading 2 different books to taking notes and going over my previous objectives and taking notes on them and taking many different practice tests, still can not pass…
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How long?
Hi How long would you need to revise for this exam, if your of average inteligance and willing to learn, a big A+ book and many hours to read due to unemployment. i understand that everybody is different and learn at different rates but a rough estimate will do. anyone who has passed could they post their study routines…
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Microsoft Press
Ey! I have been studying for the A+ for quite a while, and I wonder if I'm the only one taking forever... I have been working with computers for a while now, perhaps two, three years. But have only set the goal of getting certified last July, and have learned more than I knew existed. I have studied Microsoft Press Faster…
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score report wording
Hello everyone, I Wondered if anyone could clear this up once and for all for me.. You missed one or more questions in the following objective areas This statement means you did what exactly ? It appears it does not mean you missed questions (english, missed=didnt answer) As i answered all questions and all those left for…
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OS Diagrams and Tables
What are the best diagrams and Tables to write down before the test, and memorize and learn, something that could be put down on the scrap paper. There are many topics on the OS, what would be the key tables and Diagrams and points to remember. thanks
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boot order
i always found it hard to remember the boot order, but found it easier to remember when i was informed of two hints: 1) ymca 2) i'm confused commented alice the first is, of course, a famous song by village people and is actually the one i remember better, as i just find the song amusing. swap the "y" for an "i" and you…
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Old Test vs. New Test
Okay, I read all of the various information on the tests and thechanging of them during this year. If I could I would like to summarize it and see if my thinking is coorect. The old test, 2003 Hardware and OS, can still be taken through June 30, 2007. You need to pass both tests to be A+ certified by CompTIA. Also both…
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My first post here.....
OK....this is my first post here...... Personally....I am armed with the CompTIA A+ 5th Edition Taining Guide by Charles Brooks from QUE and PrepLogic as well as the PrepLogic Premium Practice Tests, Audio Exams, Audio Lecture Series, and some assorted pdf practice tests......I keep hitting mid 600's to mid 700's on both…
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Just got my welcome package!
After getting a certificate at school today, I come home and I see the CompTIA packet waiting for me. I opened it up, and it turns out that they print it out on regular multipurpose paper. I probably shouldn't be too disappointed, I got two certificates in one day, and it only took 20 days for the packet to get here. I'm…
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Knocked out A+ Core
On e down, one to go :D Passed the Core test today with a score of 695. What probably kept me from going over the 700 mark were several of the printer questions but hey, a pass is a pass. The best part is that I didn't get any SCSI questions and only one CPU related question. I plan on doing the OS part before the end of…
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can a prometric voucher be used to study for a exam at a vue
just was wondering if i have a thomson prometric voucher can i use it to study to take a a+ certification exam at a vue facility and what is a voucher consist of its it a book?
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a+ core hardware
hi everyone, my a+ core h/w exam is 2 weeks away any advice to maximise my score, e.g. any subject the exam is particularly hot on thanks all
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Going for the A+ OS
I just wanna know if anyone has taken the A+ OS recently, if yes, on which OS did they insist on the exam XP, 2000, NT or 95/98 ? Thx guyz!
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KNocked it out
Yea you know it..PASSED BABY A+ Certified Thanks for the help guys!!!!! On to the Network+.....Its nothin. :D
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Thanks to Everyone.......
Hi, I passed my OS exam today with 732, and hardware last month with 702. Now I'm A+ certified and I would like to thank all the members for ur helpful advices and comments. Now heading towards Network+ :D
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Failed A+ exams
I took my A+ exams and failed them - miserably. But let me elaborate: I had taken both A+ prep classes at the community college to get into Cisco, and I made an A in both of them. I learned a lot, too, and I also bought the book ExamCram 2 to help in the exam questions. On exam day I felt really prepared. Then I took the…
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A+ Core next Friday!
Hi. First of all, congratulations for this great site (just discovered)... :D I have an appointment next friday for the A+ Core exam. I feel I can do it as i'm scoring always +/- 80% in all of the many test I have done from different sources. (and I'm not using those test to learn from). I posted a question in another…
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whew, barely passed A+ core
Whew, that was a close one! I studied for about 2 weeks and got a 537 on the test. I had a few questions I wasn't expecting at all. Anyways, looks like I should take the A+ OS one now. PS: Thanks for the TechNotes posted on this site and for the information posted by others in the various topic threads!
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2006 updated materials
Seems like Sybex is about to release materials: http://www.sybex.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-292275.html They're also giving out free sample chapters.
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2006 Test
Well, I might as well introduce myself here as well. I'm currently 14, I'm hoping to get certified by this summer. I've been somewhat working with a Microsoft employee. I'm currently trying to stuff as much as I can that I don't currently know. The only problem is, I'm surrounded with books that are for the 2003 exam. I'm…
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Passed 220-301
Hi Techs , at the 11.01.07 my 220-301 examinations passed. My preparation set has been : A+ ( Jean Andrews ), SuperBible PC hardware ( Scott Mueller ) of Learnkey Mike Mayers video course ( 8 cd ), and Practice Exams of Preplogic ( A+ ). I prepared myself for examinations almost 2 months and learned on day ca 4-8 h , there…
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New Exam Question
When is the new exam going into effect? I passed the A+ Hardware about 6 months ago, I failed the OS test with a 495 a month later. I now want to take the OS again, but will it be the same exam (2003 obj) or will it be the new 06? IF its the 06 will I have to take the Hardware and Software? Sorry if its a repost I searched…
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10 question practice quiz
what i learned from this exam on this site. dont ever go back and change your answer and if you dont know guess. lol going back took me from a 70 % down to a 60 % correct answer rate. never heard of sgram ?? that one wasnt covered in the mike meyers manual. at least not yet and i am in the operating system chapter. memory…
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Am I SOL?
I had to take the old A+ Core exam for school about 1 week ago...I passed....Now, the school has updated their requirements for me, and I have to take the 220-206 exam. After I take this exam can I call myself fully A+ Certified? or will I have to go take the essentials exam?
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Disappointed... Feel Like The Test Betrayed Me...
Well Fist I must say that I am Happy to now be A+ Certified. But I really expressed disapointment after the exam more than anything. I felt like it betrayed me. I studied night after night learning all DMA, IRQ's, SCSI, BUS, Memory Types, Processors (every aspect), IO addresses to name a few. These things you got to know…
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Starting preparation, need tips
I was deployed to Iraq before I could take the 2003 objectives exam in 2005, and now that I am back home, a friend at work and I are going to start studying for the 2006 Objectives. I found a book by Sybex, and I have Michael Myer's Passport for the 2003 objectives I will be using, as well as several practice tests. We…
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Basic questions
How many questions are on the hardware test? How much time do they give you to take the test? I will take the test soon, but I am waiting untill I feel ready. Can I take the software side of the test first, or do I have to pass the hardware first. Will the 2006 version be easier to pass? I have been studying the 2003…
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PASSED OS
i finally passed OS on the third try. i scored a 683 and all the articles and practice test helped a lot Thanks Techexams
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Who will be first?....
Who will be the first on this site to take and pass the new exam objectives for A+? Is anyone planning on taking their Exams on January 2? (guessing the testing centers will not be open on the 1st). Just a little curious and I'd also like to hear from those who are skipping the 2003 just to take the 2006.
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Passed A+ Core
I passed the A+ Core with a score of 803. I bought 3 books to prepare for this, however, they did not cover in depth a lot of the questions on the exam. I purchased Meyers All-in-One, A+ FastPass, and Dummy's A+. I think the the thing I learned from this is to read the objectives more carefully, i.e. the customer service…
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A+ Certified!!
I'd like to thank all the people who made the articles here! THEY REALLY HELPED!! I also have a question... When will CompTIA recognize that I have become certified? I took the Final Exam, the OS Exam, on Friday the 29th of December. When will they check that I have taken the exam? I registered on the CompTIA website and…
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passing score on A+ core??
hey guys i've booked my core exam on the 15th and just wondering if there is 100 q's on the core test..how many do you need to get right to pass the exam? thx!
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Virtual Labs for hardware
Does anyone know if there are any virtual labs that are non microsoft related for hardware related issues out there? It seems iddiotic that no one would have tried to cash in on that idea. I taught myself flash and could EASILY program a hardware tutorial, but it actaully would take alot of time, so in a sense I can't do…
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The Irony of it all
Heh, so it's new years day and my brother got a nice 215 gb external hard drive for christmas for all his music. And well, as luck would have it, I jumped in so I could move all his files over to it, free up some space. Anyways, I was nearly completed using various windows built in tools to clean up the drives and I scan…
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Sockets, pins, and connectors
Can someone give me the most probable information I'll need to know about sockets, pins, and connectors? I've studied them some, but they're my weak point, and my test is tomorrow, so the pertinent info would be the best. Thanks.
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Going for the exam today.
I'm going to take the OS exam at 1:00pm today. I feel/am under prepared, I tried to study for this exam in about 2 weeks so I could take it before it was retired. Add this to the fact that I work a full time job and had christmas to deal with and you get somebody who knows about 60% of the info. I'm going to go take it…
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Both exams coming up Wednesday
I'm having to take both A+ tests on Wednesday, and I'm studying like crazy now. I took the two classes at the college which were prep classes for this test and I did well. I've been going over the ExamCram 2 book, which I've heard isn't that great, but it's all I've got at this stage. I'm now going over all my weak points…
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mmm I failed :(
Hello, I took the exam Core today..but i failed with 490 points.. It seemed that the exam was (about 40 questions or so) about Hard disks and ES-LVD and stuff. Some chapters weren't discussed at all. Why was it that about all questions i got was about hard disks and just a few on other chapters? Did you got also one…
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A+ still testing on Windows 98/ME?
I'm taking my A+ exam next week and I want to make sure it isn't still testing on Windows 98/ME. If it is, I need to brush up on those OS systems, but I've heard that they stopped testing on those since Microsoft stopped supporting them. Anyone heard something that's more than heresay? Thanks a lot.
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Just got my first certification...
I finished the A+ test today, but I was confused by some of the questions. Both tests asked me questions about dealing with customers and what to do if I can't lift a large monitor. I even got the same question on each of the tests. What do these topics have to do with hardware or operating systems? Anyway, I shouldn't…
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I'm a lil embarressed to ask
So I was reading that post about Paper MSC: "you know you are paper MCSE when..." And that made me realize that whatever that is referring to, I'm probably one of them. So anyways, with that said and out of the way, I feel like a complete iddiot asking this... but..... I have studied studied studied. I should know my stuff…
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Passed O/S
Hi everyone, This is my first port after lurking around behind the curtain. I passed the O/S with a 771 and the core with a 695. All I used was the exam cram 2, and some practice exams. With this I installed NT and win2k on vmware so I can familiarize with the each O/S. The test was easier than I thought. I had a tougher…
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The possibility of a free education
I've tried college and had to drop out to non college related reasons which kinda put me in a dark place. So I am hoping that this test will help me to get back on my feet in the long run. I'm not looking for instant gratification from passing this test in the form of a new job or the possibility that'll make my life…
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Value Vouchers?
Hey all, just wanted to get some recommendations for the best places to get some reasonable vouchers for the Hardware and OS tests (2003 objectives) before the end of the year. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I plan on taking both tests in December. Thanks in advance!
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A+ certified. Thanks to everyone.
Thanks everyone! A+ certified! :D Passed OS today with 618. I know I could have done better, but I actually did even better than I thought! I'm taking a few months off before I start studying for Net +. Anyway. Thanks again.
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Different Testing Centers
Uhm, here's one for ya's (sorry for the gramatical sarcasm). Are you required to take both portions of the exam within the same testing facility or will comptia honor your completion of one portion of the test in one area and allow you to take the other portion in another testing facility. Or is it all dependant upon the…
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Do I need any additional stuff for the exam?
Hi there, I'm taking my A+ test in a couple of weeks and I'm basically just checking that I don't need to have any ID numbers or anything like that before I take the exam. All I've done is learn at home and book an exam. I know I need to take personal identification, like a drivers license, but do I need to have anything…
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Is CompTIA A+ life time ?
Hi There: I believe this question had been passed around to everyone that CompTIA A+ is life time. However, is there anyone can found where did they mention about this in their web site ? Thank you.
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CPU's & Passing
First off, anyone care to send me a link to the possible list of cpu subjects I need to know for the A+. I've seen so many different varience's of them on different books and further more, none of my pretests ask alot of questions about the cpu's. That's the only area of study i am really lacking for this portion of the…
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PAssed the OS Exam
I just wanted to say thanks to all that responded to my previous posting, and gave me some good advice. I passed the OS exam today with a 690 and am now A+ certified. I passed the hardware part last month. Thanks to all and now onto the Network+ exam :D
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Taking test 12/21
Any last minute suggestions for taking the OS exam???? Any would be appreciated. I am taking the exam tomorrow at 3pm est. A bit nervous, but I was this way when I took the hardware and I scored a 745. I am averaging abot a 75 on my preactice exams and i am still going at them.. Are there any questions on ME? Hope not, it…
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i thought it would be easy.. and that i was prepared enough.
AND I WAS Wooot, took me less than half a hour to finish all 100 questions and passed with a 653
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exam time
Can I schedule the test the night before I want to take it?
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COMPLETE Newbie
Hi all, This is my first time here. I am a complete newbie to this CompTIA A+ thing. Although I've been around PCs for a good while. I purchased the A+ Certification All in one exam guide fifth edition sometime last year and just finished reading through it this past summer. Took an OS Technologies course at a local…
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2003 to 2006
I have been studying on and off for A+. I have been studying on and off for a month and now I found out they are changing the test dec 31. so my question is how much different do you think 06 will be from 03? will I have to restudy all over? or should i just try and squeeze in 03? Thanks
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Stupid Question I know, but still....
Ok, so I've flashcarded myself to hell. I've used pretests too. But the thing is, the more I read from posts on here, I almost feel like the pretests are just gonna brainwash me into thinking that's what the test will turn out like. Only problem is I've used so many in the past few months I almost don't know which ones are…
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Correct Boot Order???
Can anyone please tell me which order is correct? I have seen both of them listed as being the correct order. ( A ) IO.SYS, MSDOS.SYS, CONFIG.SYS, COMMAND.COM, AUTOEXEC.BAT ( B ) IO.SYS, MSDOS.SYS, COMMAND.COM, CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT Thanks Summerangel227
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Mike Meyers Practice Test
How close are these to the real A+ tests? Can you pass by taking these? Thanks
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The 28th
Without writing a novell about my A+ Journey, I'll break it down very easily: About six months ago I quit my dream job. After that I was "fired" from the job that replaced my dream job. After I was fired, I was determined to go back through and get my computer certifications so I can make a living doing something I enjoy,…
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Important System Files study tips!!
Hey friends. Last night I was flustered and seriously thinking about giving up understanding the important system files. Nothing was working... 3 very good study guides; flash cards; or video professor. I just couldn't retain the information. Then I had a moment of determination and decided to re-read the chapter on system…
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Important system files
I can't for the life of me get the system files straight. On every practice exam I've taken I do horribly on the key files. I've got three sources that I've studied to death. Sybex's A+ complete, Microsoft's Faster/Smarter, and www.quickcert.com. All three give the absolute BASIC info on each of the files. I've also tried…
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Error Report on Practice Exam 1
Which of the following are true concerning inkjet printers? [edit to remove question details - PW] Should it be (c) and (e). TechNote on Printers http://www.techexams.net/technotes/printers.shtml also suggests this.