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Question?
hi all , found the board a few weeks ago, have been studying for my A+ Core since March 2K4 getting nervous about taking it . had my heart set on scoring at least in the 800's but reality sets in now , How did "okipatrick" do it ...-bout fell out of my chair pulling a Fred Sanford when i saw that ....MAN thats SWEET! How…
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Any one got advice....
Is there any good free A+ or Network+ material that is out there? I spent a good amount of money for college and I am broke. I try very hard to study, but my problem is that there is so much stuff to remember. Just trying to get some imput.
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New A+ exam???.......need help
Hello everybody. I have a question about A+ new exams update, I heard CompTia making changes their exam system from Jan...ist. Anybody have idea or know, how much will be diffirent exam, because new exam will be A+ Essentials & A+ 220-602 and 603,604. I know i have to take Essentials and also i will take 220-602, But i…
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Opinions?
I just found this site though google. Nice site you guys have here. I took a lot of courses in computers. I've just been procastinating. Comptia by E-Mail said I have plenty of time but now by phone they said the end of this year they're moving to 2006 objectives and I'd no longer. So I scheduled both Hardware and OS in 12…
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Taking the exam on Monday
*see subject This is my first certification exam. I've been studying for a few weeks, passed the practice exams with 80%+, the one from this site 90%+, and i'm looking for others if anybody can help me out with that. I'm looking for a practice exam that I can take that should be able to judge if i'm ready or not. I can see…
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Failed! Is it just me...?
This website and forum is AWESOME! I wish I had found it before I failed. I studied my butt off and failed. Is it just me or is the OS exam nothing like the materials I've been told to study? Regardless, I was asked a whole bunch of VERY, VERY specific questions regarding Windows 2000 and customer service. I don't think I…
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Passed A+... want to thank the crew.
Hi all, I've been kind of lurking around here since I started studying for the exam, and just wanted to say thanks to all the regular posters who, one way or another, answered all of my questions. (Seems like we who are taking the exams always want to know the same things!) Anyway, I passed both A+ exams...got a call back…
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Bluetooth
Just wanted to find out what are the most important points to keep in mind regarding Bluetooth for the hardware exam. I've barely studied this particular topic, but am finding that some people are getting quite a few questions regarding this. Any thought/feedback?
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some questions about pay rate with A+ cert
ok, right now I work at a grocery store(yeah it really sucks) and my pay is 10.50/hr(also sucks lol) I have built probably 6 or 7 computers for myself and friends/family etc, and am basically addicted to computing. I figure I should start to actually make an effort to get into the IT world because I can't think of any…
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Passed A+ Hardware
I justed passed the A+ Core with 558. Going for the A+ OS in a few weeks. I just have one question regarding that is the os exam harder or easier than the hardware. I am getting some people saying it is harder and some saying it is easier..
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passed hardware today!
Hi all..passed hardware today! Did pretty well too..795. On to the software in a few weeks. Feeling good today! :D DC
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Just took core test and passed
I was a little surprised by the type of questions I was asked. I was expecting a lot of questions on SCSI, PATA\SATA, IRQ, USB, and Firewire, but I really only got one question from each of those subjects. To my surprise I got a couple questions about digital camera's and projectors. Also, I got quit a few questions about…
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Any good mnemonics for the OS exam?
I got some great ones from this forum for the Core and wonder if anyone has any they use (used) for the OS exam? Thanks in advance
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Passed...
Passed this afternoon. :D Big thanks to all here for the motivation and encouragement. On to network +. Cheers... DC
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How to study
Ok I have the Sybex A+ book to read. Should I only read this and take notes while reading or should I add to it with something else. I am going for the new set of tests. Thanks, guys
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A+ Logos
So I filled in all of the ridiculous information Comptia required in order to get my official A+ logo. Boy, was that a let-down. Does anyone else here think the logo they provide blows a huge wad of crap? I want to put it on my resume, but seriously...the image is probably the worst looking logo I've ever seen. I've been…
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Passed with 615 (on Nov. 22)
Because I was (and still) preparing for finals the last couple of weeks, I didn't have time to tell everyone that I passed. Even after endless studying in books and on here (thank you again for the help!!!), the test was harder that I envisioned it, even though I thought it was going to be tricky to start with. Study…
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PASSED THE OS 2DAY...GOT 713...IT'S NOT REALLY DIFFICULT
Hey friends... I passed the A+ OS exams today. It really was not the big bad wolf that i thought that it was. I started of on fire but was cooled down about half way there. It's unto the Hardware for me now. I have a few tips for u if u need some. Just let me know...
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OS test question
on my last hardware test I was barely able to finish in the 90 minutes alotted to me. I was wondering if the OS test has Longer questions, and more problem solving technique type of questions that require deeper thought. If so what would be my strategy to complete the test in time if it is more thought provoking. thanks
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Advice on A+ OS Exam
Hi...I am new to the forum and I wanted to ask a question regardinf the A+ OS exam. I recently passed my hardware exam with a 745 and am a little nervous with the OS portion. I work as a central office telecommunications technician and am good with the harware, but when it comes to OS, I have limited experience with…
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Passed OS today - now A+ certified - test had 100 questions!
Took the OS part today and was surprised to see that it had 100 questions. I thought the OS had 80 questions. Also, there where a fair number of hardware questions, I'd say about 20-25 of them. Also had a lot of questions on win95. anyways....I"m now A+ certified.
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A+ Test Priceing?
I have been going through sites trying to figure out how much taking this test is going to cost. If you look at the compTIA site They have it listed at $158 for a Voucher. Does this voucher cover both A+ essentials and the second test either 220-602, 220-603 or 220-604? If not it could be $316 to take both tests...
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Should I take this?
I have absolutely no idea what CompTIA A+ Certification Hardware or CompTIA A+ Certification Software means, but they are listed in the Network Technician program I'm possibly going into. I have a few questions. -What kind of job could I get assuming I only completed this course: http://sviweb.sccd.ctc.edu/p_bc_aplus.htm…
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Passed Today
Just passed the OS about 30 minutes ago and now I'm A+ certified. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone in this forum for passing along there knowledge and willing to help other people out! :) John
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OS for A+
Passsed with 948 took me 45 mins.. Next in line is MCP thanks to everyone who inpsired and gave me the confidence to doit... and thanks to Plantwise... ej
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Failed...then passed!
Interesting morning at my exam. First time through the hardware exam, I was only given 55 questions and it failed me with a 385. After the receptionist spent about a half hour on the phone, I restarted the exam from the beginning. True to form, I passed with nearly double (76 the failed score. Frustrating, but at least it…
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OS scheduled for Saturday 11/25!!!!!!
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A+ essential and elective certification from 2007
Dear all, I am bit confused if one passes hardware and software without sitting for one of the electives in the A+ exam, will one get any certificate from Comptia for hardware and Os only?
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Self Study Books
Hello, i'm going to study soon for the A+ 2006 essentials and the 220-602 exams. I was only able to find these 3 books: Sybex CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide Thomson CompTIA A+ Essentials : CompTIA Press Student Edition Thomson CompTIA A+ 220-602 : CompTIA Press Student Edition Both Thomson book are quite expansive ( from…
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I think I'm ready
I think I am ready to take the A+ Hardware in about 2 weeks. I have some brushing up to do on older cpu's, socket/slots, and modem commands. But I actually know the IRQ,DMA, I/O (not memorized) I was having trouble with those. I am very strong in all the objectives and medium strong in the problems I described above. But…
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Question about Win 9x boot order?
In my A+ book I have used to study for both tests, I noticed something odd about the boot order. In the book, it says that Io.sys loads Config.sys before Io.sys loads msdos.sys. Was this a mistake or could this be true because config.sys is optional? Thank you for your help! I just want to get this straightened out before…
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DMA, IRQ, I/O
This is a good website for IRQ, DMA, and I/O. Helped me really learn the stuff... http://www.computerhope.com/irqs.htm
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When do you use Last Known Good... and Recovery Console?
While studying, I have got confused on when is the best time to use the Last Known Good Configuration and the best time to use the Recovery Console. I am wondering if you can give me some examples, too. Otherwise, besides 2 or 3 more little flaws, I think I'll do well coming next Wed.
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Comptia Membership Fees
I was thinking of becoming a Comptia member, I see there are many perks as a member. But if one is considering taking at least 3 certification tests A+ Network + Security + and Linux perhaps. Does the price of admission pay here.
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Before or After Thanksgiving?
Before or After Thanksgiving? that is the question. Will being bloated with turkey ruin my chances or should I take the OS test days before Thanksgiving. What is your advice.
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System Restore
I have been studying system restore and I know it will be on the test. It is a great trouble shooting tool when it works. The books I have read guide you in setting up restore points, however, in my own experience in restoring computers, sometimes these restore points do not work, even trying recent restore points and…
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8.3 file names
Can 8.3 file names have less than 3 characters as their extension, ie. myfile.tx and can 8.3 file names have less than 8 characters in their title. i.e. A.tx
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Just passed
Passed the o/s an hour ago with 716(scored 675 on hardware). I thought this exam was better related to the course work than the hardware. There where a few fiddly question that if you had been in front of a computer it would take you ten seconds to find or if you are working in IT would be second nature. Two questions on…
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Passed OS
Passed OS this morning with a 680... Nothing to brag about but I'm stoked on it. A+ Certified now... Did anyone else find the OS easier than the Hardware? Also I had NO hardware related questions on my exam... I was studying IRQ/DMA all last night before I went out drinking in preparation for my exam. haha
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just passed
Well I just passed the A+ OS exam and i'm A+ CERTIFIED NOW YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHA thanks for all they helped me to be certified the next step is : network +
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A+ Hardware / OS
I was think about taking the A+ Hardware exam before xmas and then taking the A+ OS exam in Jan. But do you think I should wait and take the A+ 2006 exam ?
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About a study guide book!
Am a new member and am going to take the A+ core hardware exam in december/06 and the software in jan/07. I have been using the book that u can see on the URL below: http://books.mcgraw-hill.com/getbook.php?isbn=0072227664&template= Is anyone has ever used that book? And is it enough to get ready for the exams? If not, Plz…
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A+ 220-602 Prep Recommendation
Hi Guys, I was going to order the 220-602 practice questions for the 602 I.T exam... anyone have any experience from the test engines from selftestsoftware.com? Kind Regards, Alex
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A+ Kit created and processed?
On the comptia site it says that my kit has been created and processed. Does this mean that it has been shipped? Or will it be updated when they do actually ship it? thanks
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need a few tips
i just passed the A+ core now am shootin for the A+ OS can anybody give me a few good pointers. Thanks
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Sitting in the library outside of testing center....
Nervous of course.....Wich me luck....
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Passed.
Well I just passed the A+ OS exams. I guess now I'm i should be expecting the A+ cert in the mail.
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min requirements
I have two souces of study material one says min requirements for Ram in 98 is 24MB the says 32MB. There are more conflicting specs, I'm just wondering which one would actually be on the test..... the bare minumum ir the bare bare minimum.
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Mutilple answer questions on Exam??
Hi everybody. I'm planning on taking the test next month as was wondering if the test has questions which require that you choose multiple answers on them or are mostly one answer/true or false type questions? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. :
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Exam Objectives
Hi all I found out today that the 2006 A+ exams are being put on hold until June 2007. With this does anyone know where I can get the 2003 exam objectives from?
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Ports
Some info about ports (far from all the ports but some of the common ones): Parallel- http://computer.howstuffworks.com/parallel-port.htm USB- http://computer.howstuffworks.com/usb.htm Serial- http://computer.howstuffworks.com/serial-port.htm SCSI- http://computer.howstuffworks.com/scsi.htm
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Post error codes
One of the questions I keep getting wrong on the practice exam is post error codes. I guess I have crammed so much stuff in my head with school, work, and this test prep that theres no more room. Anyways I found a website with some POST information that should be useful to all of us taking our exams a little indepth but…
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I am planning to take the A+ Core this week.
I have been studying for a while. And I am in a class at my college preparing me for it. I think I am pretty ready. I need to study IRQs, DMAs, and printers but then I will be ready I think. I do have a couple questions. How many questions are on the exam and how much time do you get? How many questions do you have to get…
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OS Test Scheduled.
I have it scheduled for 15th which is wed. I have just one question. Does the OS exam tend to focus more on the older OS tools or the newer tools.
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Task Manager Picture
Here is a nice picture of Task Manager to study with. You can print it out, and you can study all the "Tabs" that it has. So if you do get a question about Task Manager you will know which Tab is the correct one to go to for problem solving. http://vlaurie.com/computers2/Articles/taskman.htm
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Software PUshed back
Hello Fellas , I was supposed to do my software friday which just passed.Well i pushed it back to the 27 of nov, Due to the fact i still need to be 110 % sure on everything i am studying , and i just was not win95/98, raid was actually the main biggest issue for me...Well, so i have set the date and will not be pushing it…
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Formfactors.org
http://www.formfactors.org/formfactor.asp Read up on: For information and specifications please see the following links: Motherboard Form Factors ATX MicroATX FlexATX BTX Power Supply Form Factors ATX TFX SFX Non Form Factor Specific CFX LFX etc....
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just took os exam
I passed with an 693!!!! I am officially A+ Certified! Thank you so much to everyone at the forum who answered my questions. It really made me feel better to know that there is an online community with people that are working towards the same goal that I am and everyone can help each other. To those who haven't taken the…
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Which is Hardest Certification to get?
Of all these Certifications which is the hardest to get and the most diffcult exam to pass? A+ Network + Linux Security Thanks
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Fingers are crossed...
I'm off to take my hardware exam today. Wish me luck. I have read and re-read the Meyers Passport book, taken classes and been using the Thompson Cert-Blaster tests, while also using homemade flashcards. I feel ready...
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Taking the core part on Friday - looking for some feedback.
I'm taking the core part this Friday. I don't really have that much "hardcore" experience in hardware, my experience has all been in networking and OS. Anyways below is what I have down to a science: POST error codes ISA, EISA, PCI EDI PATA/SATA IRQ's I know what CPU types go in - Slot I, II, A, Socket 8, A, 370, 423, 478…
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A+ 2006 and 220-301, 220-302 Overlap
I know it is a bit early to tell, but it seems to me that there will be a fair bit of overlap with the old exams when it comes to taking the new exams, and therefore old study material should still be fairly valid. Comptia doesn't even have sample test questions for A+2006 posted on their site. I am guessing that you will…
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hardware vs. software
I really enjoyed studying for the hardware more than the software because I could easily remember things like the "Laser Printing Process" Cleaning, Condition, etc... Studying for the OS system is very confusing because it is necessary to remember hundreds of different scenarios under 5 different operating systems. I don't…
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Take exams now or wait for the new exams
Hi All I must say I love the website, very informative. I would like to get some feedback on what your opinion is. right now I Work full time, not in IT, and I am going to night school for my A+. This program is almost finished and I will definetly need to refresh and study as the program didn't cover all the objectives.…
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Pace Yourself and Know Acronyms
On my last test I was slowed down quite a bit by Acronyms, CPU and Memory speeds, and long winded customer service questions, not familiar to me especially in the networking subjects, and so early on about 1/4 way through I was about 12 questions short of completing in time. I quickly made this up by remembering some of…
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real mode versus protected mode
Does anyone know what the difference is between real mode and protected mode and what it is in reference to/what one needs to know about it for the OS exam? Also, does anyone know the difference between conventional, extended and expanded memory? Thanks, Greg
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list of acronyms
Here is a great list of common Acronyms I found on another forum. ACL…..Access Control List APIPA…..Automatic Private IP Addressing ARC…..Advanced RISC Computing ASD…..Automatic Skip Driver ASR…..Automated System Recovery DHCP…..Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DNS…..Domain Name Service DUN…..Dial Up Networking…
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just took the hardware exam
Well I just took the hardware exam and passed with a 762! Now it is on to the OS test next week. Thank you so much for the support. I'll see you all on the OS forum :) Greg
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os exam scheduled *passed*
Well I passed the Core exam about a month ago and have really been dragging my feet with studying for the os exam. I know I have until the end of december so I have been slacking a bit on my studying. It is probably not wise but my PS2 is in the same room as my pc...haha Well now I have until Nov. 9th. I think it my be…
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Customer Service Questions
I am concerned about the Customer Service Questions, some may be tricky and ambiguous, and looking over my books, there is absolutely no reference to customer service issues. Can someone please give me some Study Notes on Customer Service issues, or Exam Questions samples, or links to places where I can get related…
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A+ Core test - P
I passed my A+ Core last week. Take these observations to mind. The A+Core test asked software questions, too. A couple examples would be where to look for documents (first) and the xp firewall. There are several questions about IT etiquette (dealing with customers/coworkers). Forget about what the 'nice' or considerate…
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OS Test Results are in
but they couldn't be printed got a 670 on the exam after studying like a day and a half, but I use the computer all the time so I figured that's all I needed to. now I'm A+ certified yay!!!!!! time to change my profile thingy(official A+ term) question: for those who weren't able to print their results at the testing…
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Confused on Paths
Hi I have not been doing well on the OS practice exams involving the path scenarios spanning 5 different operating system scenarios when it comes to network tools and others, and not one but two different ways to reach these tools or components for adjustments within windows. Some questions are tweaked even more to make…
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dynamic disks
Does anyone know what dynamic disks are versus basic disks? I keep seeing that on review sheets and practice questions and I'm not sure what it means. Thanks, Greg
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A+ Cert
Couple of questions. Should I study for both the OS and Hardware part at the same time or seperate? Also is a month usually enough time to study for each indiviually?
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A+ Certified
Just passed my OS today with a 618 i wanna say thx to everyone on this site you were a big help thx
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How much network related stuff is actually on the exam?
I've already taking and passed the Network + exam and I'm wondering how much network related stuff is actually on the A+ Hardware exam? I know the objectives say 20%, but does anyone have any input that has already taking the exam? thanks.
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Studying to take A+ Exam
Hi All I've just started studying for the A+ exam and want everyone's ideas on how they are or have studies for the exam. It's been a while since I've studies for a exam so want to know yoyr thoughts. Also what area's do you recomend concentrating on. Cheers
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customer service questions
I know on the hardware test there are lots of customer service questions as everyone has pointed out many times. Is customer service a big topic on the OS as well? Greg
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Considering to take the A+ Certification test.
Would it require me to take two tests for the new 2006 one? I know I have to take the Core hardware one, but what about the other ones: 220-602, 220-603, 220-604, 220-605? I'm just planning to get A+ certified to have it look better on resume for any computer related jobs. I'm planning to work as an Architect so having a…
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command line switches
The objectives say that one should know the list of commands (Dir, attrib, etc) plus switches. Does anyone know what sorts of switches the objectives might be referring to/what might come up on the exam?
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drive mapping
I keep seeing the term "drive mapping" in various books and review sheets. What exactly is "drive mapping" and how does it relate to the OS test? Greg
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is the a+ certificate lame or what!
i finally recieved my cert in the post after it arrived from the US. well i am pretty dissapointed as its pretty flimsy and both the cert and ID card would easily rip. i originally thought the ID card WAS APART of the A4 sheet of paper it came with! would people recommended laminating them?
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types of questions on OS test
Hi, I'm studying for the core OS test and I'm wondering what types of questions everyone thinks might be on the exam in regards to the core system files? I know that the test might ask a simple question like "What 3 files are required for NT/2000/XP to boot?" or "What is the function of NTBOOTDD.COM?" But, what about a…
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Brain Cramps or Brain Blank
I have heard the terms Brain Cramp and Brain Blank come up many times. It has happened to me at times. Can I have some advice on how to Avoid Brain Blank when sitting down for the test. For example I have tons of information in my brain now from the previous hardware test I just took. Now, I am adding more tons of…
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good tips
I read some great advice I would like to share: -9 times out of 10 your first answer is the right one, don't second guess yourself. -Try to answer the question before looking at your choices, then if you see your guess as one of your choices then it's a no brainer. -There's no such thing as too much studying. -Make flash…
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Graphic Card Ports
http://images10.newegg.com/UploadFilesForNewegg/itemintelligence/VideoCard/Graphics_Card_Interfaces.pdf
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OS test strategy
Hi, I was able to pass the Hardware test recently, and have just 7 weeks remaining to pass the OS test. If I fail the 1st time, I can take it right away, but if I fail it second time I must wait 30 days, which will bring me OVER the deadline to pass BOTH tests by December 31, 2006. What would be my best strategy in taking…
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How many questions does one need to get right to pass?
Hi, I'm Greg, I'm new to this site and I am taking my core hardware 2003 test today! I am so nervous but I have really been putting a lot of effort into studying the objectives and researching anything I'm not sure of. I've read the meyers book and faster smarter a+ by Microsoft press. Anyway, I'm wondering, how many…
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Just Passed Hardware
I took it last Thursday, forgot to post about it. Score was 717. Anyone who is worried about the hardware test just read the study guides on this site and mike meyer's book the all in one version is really awesome. oh study your standards and be able to recognize 1394 and 1284 and stuff. If you just do the reading and go…
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Taking Test on Friday
Thankyou all for your help, your advice, suggestions, and guidance has been invaluable and critically important. I have a good grasp of all the objectives now, I'm going to go ahead and go for it on Friday, your last minute advice will be greatly appreciated. Rick
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OS Pass 670
Disappointed that I didn't do better, but a pass is a pass. Once again, thanks for all the help in the forums and in the TechNotes. On to the next cert.... Thanks again!
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OS Exams Nov 10/06
Was just alking to a friend of mine who passed the Os..He was given a question something like this. what is the next line after this in the cfg file in the win 98 cfg settings emm386= yada yada yada does anyone know about this and would like to expand ..Iahd something like that on the hardware exam Or could some post a cfg…
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PIO Modes ?
I'm not certain after doing a lot of reading if PIO Modes will be on the test. Does anyone know if this subject is likely to be on the Hardware Core Exam. Thanks, Ric
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jumpers
If you have only one hardrive in a system would you need to jumper it, to tell the system that it is master ? And what would cable select do. Thanks
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Strange
Running XP PRO , my chip is an amd 3000+ but device manager(mangler) tells me it's a 1700+ then a reboot brings it back to a 3000+. Ever heard of this ? If so whats the cure. Cleaned fan today, only new toy added has been a ati radeon 1600 graphics card, I have a 400 watt psu so power should be good. Ran a couple of AMD…
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A+ hardware
Just passed A+hardware. Wasnt what i expected. Im glad i read all the books, learnt a lot. although in this test i found the books kind of useless. Maybe having experience with computers would help, only had 3weeks to learn within my course. Had a couple of network/printers/cabling questions . apart from that id say 70% of…
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certification
I received the comptia certification today, not to impressed I think I will have to have it laminated before it rips. Is there any advantage in joining comptia , I am taking the n+ so you do get an exam price discount but is there anything else worth having.
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Passed
i passed the A+ OS 694 today now im done , A+ Certified
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Setting the SCSI I.D.
I read that there might be some Questions on setting the actual SCSI i.d. and figuring out what the value of each jumper is. Can someone explain please what the value is of each of the 3 jumpers and what is the simple equation of how to figure out how to set 0-7 or 8-15 I.D.'s I just can't figure it out. Thanks, Ric