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Getting Frusrated
Due to sit the Hardware next week.( hi from the uk by the way ) cpu's and scsi I am having trouble with. I understand the subject but don't know what accurate information to memorize. There is no way that I can retain every cpu AMD/INTEL ever made including speeds, level 1, 2 cach, first gen second gen slots/sockets etc.…
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FAT, FAT32, and NTFS (Question)
Is this statement true? Win 9.x supports FAT and FAT32 only Win NT, 2000, and XP support FAT32 and NTFS only?
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It has been over a year since...
It has been over a year since I passed Core Hardware exam on my first try (July 5th) and almost year since I passed my OS Technologies exam on my first try (November 22). What has A+ Certification does for me? It helps me to get my own business to travel around Portland, OR area for my clients to offer cheap rates…
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Hardware Exam A+
hey ya guys i got my hardware exam on tuesday, feeling ok just gotta make sure i kick some ass. will let you guys know how it goes.... back to revision....
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need help getting started
how long do i need to study for A+ exam i have jus started studying but have notice that there will be updated in january 2007 exam so now i am wondering if i have enough time to compleate studying or should i just wait for jan 2007 to study for the new exam...i have been working with computers for the past 3 years and…
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Recommended links for a+
http://www.thered.co.uk/aplus/aplus.htm proprofs.com mcmcse.com
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My study method
Hi guys please tell me what you think of my study process for the a+ core. I've recently passed my a+ os and wish to do so with my core as well. I plan to use the following study materials/tests/ and such for about three weeks until i finally take the actual exam on sometime in september. So here it is. First to get an…
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Passed A+ OS exam with a 743
I passed today taking about 30 minutes to complete the exam. There were quite a few hardware questions on the exam. Some of the questions they are testing out and which did not count towards my grade seemed a little silly and were outside the scope of the objectives. All in all it is not a hard exam. A lot of it is just…
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Passed OS
Hello All Passed the OS section today with a 621, not the best score but a pass is a pass :D I used Mike Meyers "A+ Passport" Mike Meyers "All in one A+ Fifth Edition" Practice Exams get came with books Tech Notes from this site Glad its out of the way now :) Now For N+ Good Luck For All those Still To Sit the A+
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Hmmmmm....
So i had made a post last week and somehow it never made it onto the forum. My question was that I was wondering what the test looks like in the wording as is. I have been taking prep tests and what not, and so far I've seen that for some odd reason each different quiz will ask the same questions in different ways, and…
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A+ Cleared
Hi guys, Cleared my A+ and now certified. But just to warn you guys who are still to clear A+ OS, expect hardware questions(ink printers). thanks to all f you guys for the support as usual, Now on to N+ next month before Security +. Any thoughts.... are welcome. Cheers,,, experince counts/helps!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Passed Core with a 719
I just passed the core with a 719 today and I Just wanted to thank this site as it really helped out and also Jean Andrews A+ Managing and Maintaining your PC, the practice CD's (Certblaster and Course Technology) really helped. Going for the Software next week.
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CPU Socket Discrepancies
I've discovered while compiling some notes to help me remember which CPU's go in which sockets that the list on this here site is different from the list in my book. For example my book says that socket 1 supports the 486DX,SX,DX2 and DX4 Overdrive while on here it only lists DX & SX. I should think I'm better off going…
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Edited my post for being a moron
Yeah i figured out my own question by searching the forums. I've being cramming so much lately my brain is turning into goo
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vouchers
are there any discount vouchers available from any reputable co. that actually give you a discount on the exams? how much does each exam cost? finally how many paper notes can you bring into the exam and use during the test? thamkyou, ric
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FLUNK
I have been building/repairing/maintaining computers for the better part of four years now. I some how failed the Hardware portion of this exam. All I have for practice material is my preplogic a+ guide and their demo exam which I am getting 83% on everytime i take the 210 question monster.... Does anyone have suggestions?…
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Finally passed OS, now im cerified.
oh wow, im really embarrased to say this but today i passed the OS with 505 . the good thing is that now im cerified. For studying only 5 days with outdated materials like the A+ bible for example. Also there was some questions that i wasnt expecting, like how to remove screws that have fallen in the printer? Plus some…
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Takin the test today. wish good luck![updated I passed!]
I took hardware test but that a was breeze i was really confident on it. but this one on the other hand...... I Hope! whish me luck!
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Form Factor - LPX
Does all LPX MOBO not coming with PS/2 ports ?
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Surge Protectors
Hi, I am very new to this site ~ this is my first post :P Does anyone know how many devices should be plugged into a surge protector? {I know that this is a pretty vague question, but my co-worker asked me to please try to find an answer}. Thanks
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2006 comptia core
when is the new 2006 comptia test going into affect?can i still take the 2003 exam :
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Passed Core
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to share what I used to pass the Core Hardware & Software exams. I'm so happy to be done with it. I got a 700 on the Core test, but I'm happy with that because I have plenty of hands-on experience. I've also been taking the Cisco CCNA courses at my local community college. Hopefully I'll be able to…
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Passed os - LAME drill down questions from WinNT
major drill downs of where to change this device driver or where to adjust network settings/protocols on Win9x/WinNT. It was filled to the brim with stuff like this: Where do you roll back a driver control panel | device |driver control panel | settings | device control panel | device | settings right click this, do that,…
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How to start up A+ EXAM
Hi Guys: First of all, I really want to say the A+ Web (CompTIA) is very confussing to me, all they are talking about is just some advertising stuff - about the benefits to obtain A+ Certification. That's why I am posting a question in here. I am currently a junior computer hardware tech and planning to get my A+…
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More info on new A+ designations for existing A+ holders
For those of you already certified, I received the following flash e-mail from CompTIA today. A+ will be listed with concentration titles =========== As a CompTIA A+ certified individual, you already know the value of holding a certification that is an internationally recognized standard. CompTIA A+ is the perfect entry…
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PASSED CORE
Finally passed the Core exam with a 678... So yea WOOOOOT!!!!!!!!!
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A+ Changes - Advice Needed
Hi A few questions are racing through my head at the minute about these new changes. At the moment I'm studying for the 2003 objectives and I am fairly close to taking my first exam (Hardware). I believe I'm quite lucky as I have until March 2007 to take the tests as I live in the UK, but when the 2006 objectives come out…
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Question on RIMM and DIMM
RIMM must be installed in pairs DIMM not necessarily Is this statement true?
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Just To Let Every A+ Certification Aspirer Know...
Many of you must be thinking about how much time you have left before the A+ Exams are updated. You have until December 31st, 2006 with exceptions if you live in Germany, Ireland, Japan, Korea, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Click the following link for more information:…
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Passed hardware - NO IRQ QUESTIONS!!
None, not a single question on I/O addresses, IRQ's, or DMA channels. Truly a random test then?
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Yes! i passed the A+ core 783!!
well ya i took my a core today and score a 783 wooot. what i used for study was Mike Meyers all in one A+ certification, read it twice. I used the pratice tests that came with the book until i got 90s in the tests. Then i used the pratice core test here and the technotes. Thank you.
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CPU list w/ photos
It isn't a complete list, but there are a good number on there to at least help familarize yourself while preparing for the A+ http://www.cpu-collector.com/menu/list.htm
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PASSED OS!!!!
i passed os with a score of 670 today. Expected somewhere in the 700s or low 800s but got a 670...but hey 670 is a pretty good mark for someone who only studied 5 days or so...without purchasing any study materials... next stop CORE...should be easier
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A helpful nugget of information from the exam cram 2 book.
"A CPU is not a nuclear reactor, and should never be confused with one" :D
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Questions about cert..
Hello, this is my first post here :D . I came across this website while looking for info about the A+ certification. After reading about the changes they are about to make to the certification next year, I'm still confused as to why people refer to taking one exam or the other. Aren't both exams (hardware + os) required in…
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Passing Score
I was wondering what is the passing scores for the A+ OS and Core.
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A+
where or how did they come up with the name 'A+ Certified' Network+ makes sense, Linux+ makes sense, but A+?
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Nailed the OS with an 806, A+ Certified now!
Passed my OS test this afternoon, just waiting for my A+ certificate to come in the mail! Even though others have warned that there are a lot of hardware questions on the test, I was really surprised by how many I saw. Starting at question #50, the next 25 questions were all either hardware or customer service questions,…
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220-602, 220-603
Anyone thinking about upgrading their current A+ to either one of these? I like how they are seperating onsite PC techs. from the remote helpdesk-type PC techs. I'm thinking about getting both once I get my Network+....hehe Anyone know if I will get 2 seperate certificates with the designation on them?
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Preparing for the Hardware Test
Hey everyone...I'm new to this site. I'm working my way into the IT field and am preparing for my first cert-the A+. I made bad choice in selecting my schooling...I went to New Horizons. The "gentleman' who helped along my enrollment told me that I would fit in well. Well it turns out that all the 'students' were either…
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Keyboard lock button..
This might be a crazy question. Have you ever see a keyboard with a lock keyboard button? I did have an old computer that you can lock the keyboard with a key. But, have anyone ever see a keyboard with the lock keyboard button? just curious and been studying for the core exam. Test tomorrow. Thanks.
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Passed Hardware on 8-7-06 with a 822!
It surprised me that most of the test questions were easier (even though some came from left field to me) than I was anticipating. There were questions about Windows that I didn't expect, but I did rather well. Thanks to the members of this excellent forum who answered my questions and took a great bit of pressure off of…
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Passed A+ Core
I passed with 719 score that I'm not happy about. I was expecting 800-850 I had NO DMA, No I/O, Almost no IRQ questions on this test. Also I had a few question on W2k/XP, I wasn't expecting those kinda questions until the OS exam. I had MANY networking questions. I was comfortable with those. I want to thank the guys that…
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A+ OS concerns
I have just passed the A+ core test, now am working on the OS side. I have a question about how much 98/ME is on the test. I feel competent with XP and 2000 (I’ve passed the 70-270) but it has been years since I have messed with FAT based OS’s. I though I would see if anyone else felt that same way? And what did they do to…
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Taking the test this coming Monday
I'm taking the test this coming Monday. Any last minute advice? Anything I should be focusing time on? I learned the I/O, DMA, IRQs , and POST codes from left to right. Got everything else covered. I have my network + cert so the network part of this test, I’m comfortable with. What should I stress my time on these last 2…
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Dr. Watson
I just wanted to double check that Dr. Watson records events and info. when an application fails. Event Viewer records and displays system problems. Just want to make sure I don't get these to mixed up. Thanks
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Upgrade question
I've visited several sites and still don't have a definite answer. When upgrading from Windows 1998 to Windows 2000 which command should be used? I've seen WINNT.EXE and WINNT32.EXE
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ESD precautions
I went in to my local computer shop the other day to ask if I could buy all the relavent anti-ESD stuff. They then told me that due to advances in chip design etc, the only ESD precautions I need and indeed they use are essentially not wearing too much wool. This can't be right can it?
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Passed A+ OS Tech
I just passed OS today and it was not easy. I got 670. I thought I would barely passed or even failed. One thing I would like to share to others is that OS test has some of the Hardware questions and I have not take the Hareware test yet and have not study for it. Therefore, I could not answer the hardware questions. My…
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So Many Practice Exams
Hi Everyone. I'm currently studying for the A+ Core exam and was surprised at how many free online practice exams there were. I wondering if it is really necessary to spend money on one of the recommended "big name" exams (Sybex, LearnKey..etc) or would it be just as good to use all of the online free exams. I realize that…
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comptia/candidate ID
hey i was just wondering do i have to both pass os and core to get a candidate ID because i just passed OS and it says ID pending, i'm guessing i have to finish CORE as well to get an id...?
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Taking both exams at once?
What is the general feeling or what do the majority of people here do? Study for and take each exam separately or study for them together and take them together on the same or next day. It seems like there is a lot of overlap between the topics. Although the study guides and books separate them they are constantly…
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Core passed!
Sup everyone. Today i passed the hardware part of A+. But i have some things to tell/share with you. 1.- the test had 100 questions 2.- Exam Cram 2 Second edition did not help me a lot for the 301 exam 3.- There were many questions related to memory 4.- No IRQ,DMA, South bridge or north bridge questions. I passed with a…
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Certified!
After a nerve-wracking wait for my score on the test computer, I was pleasantly surprised to see that I recieved a 713 on the OS, which was much better than I had anticipated. At any rate, I guess I'll make my own topic just like everyone else over here and announce my certification (passed the Hardware the previous week)!…
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Exam Cram 2 book vs. Mike Meyers Passport book
After reading both books, I found that Mike Meyers book is way more helpful for the A+ certification exam than Exam Cram 2 book. Things that I really like about Mike Meyer's passport book: - very well put together book, I like how they start the chapters from the less complicated topics to the more advanced topics. - Every…
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Recomended Reading & Advice
I am finding that although I have already read through the study materials I have and understand the concepts presented therein. However I am having a degree of difficulty memorising all the tables of information e.g. IRQ's, DMA Channels, IDE/ATA standards, processor clock speeds etc. Any advice on how I might get this…
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how long is it untill i recieve my certificate?
how long is it until i recieve my certificate? i passed the a+ about 3 weeks ago now. i think they usually say upto 6 weeks, is this true? i have also heard you have to go onto comptia's site and request the certificate? could anyone clear this up for me?
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List of I/O addresses
Hello guys, I'm going to be taking A+ core exam August 7th, I'm trying to get DMA, IRQ and I/O straight before the test. My exam cram book talks very little about I/O addresses, is this something I need to focus my attention on for the exam? Where can I find a comprehensive list of these addresses? Any place online?
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Help!
Could anyone tell me, is it possible to pass the A+ exams without any hands-on experience, I have tried to get some real experience but have not been able too ~ Thanks Jai
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CBTNuggets for sale
If you look at my past posts I had recently said I was going to study for the A+. Turns out after studying I realized that I was going to go after Network+ and just skip A+. I want to get more into the Networking realm anyways. Therefore, I will be selling my recently purchased CBTNuggets for A+ OS and Core. I believe they…
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passed OS 2day!
just thought i'd let you know i passed my OS 2day. and i am just glad to get the a+ out of the way. i feel i didnt score as high as i wud of liked (655) but least it was over the 505! overall i wud say the a+ was informitive and i learnt a few things but i am not sure it was worth my £210, i feel it was a little pricey for…
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prometric & vue
guys, In april this yr i took my Core with a center Affiliated with Vue. I'm now planning to take my os with a center associated with prometric. This is becoz the previous center is seemnly disorganised as they keep on giving excuses that they are currrently on a Break and could waster my time. what should i do therefore,…
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Taking A+ Core Hardware in 2 days, am I prepared?
I'm taking the Core test this Friday and would like some opinions concerning my preparation. I have been a computer technician for over 7 years now and thought I could breeze through the A+ certification, but was surprised to find out how much I didn't know when I started looking at the objectives. I have been using…
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Passed Hardware and OS today
Glutton for punishment here who decided to take both today. Due to circumstances somewhat beyond my control I had less than a week to prepare for it and had to schedule it last week- hardware 763 and OS 707. I used this site's practice exams and notes along with Mike Meyer's Passport book. The BIG thing is I have been in…
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CBT FOR CORE
i am currently using the CBT videos for a+ core i don't know if they would really help me in the actual exam. Anyone know how good they are for preparing you for the actual core 220-301 exam...rating 0 to 10?
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DDR and Rambus RAM both must be matched pair?
I found DDR ram is not the answer in the demo questions from the comptia website execpt the rambus ram is the only answer. second question: I only have to choose one if the question have not say this question is multiple .
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Passed with an 801!
I just got home from taking and passing my Core test with an 801. No big surprises, some of the questions were even worded exactly like some of the test questions on this site and mcmcse.com. I'd say it was half simple question-answer type questions (e.g. what does ASDL stand for), and half situational questions (e.g. user…
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Just passed Hardware
I just passed my A+ Hardware exam today. I will be getting ready to sit the OS soon. Am I right in thinking its a waste of time if these new exams are coming out?? Will I need to re-certify?
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Yet another pass, thanks for all the help!
Some questions were unexpected, so I had to make educated guesses. And I got the same question twice. Has this happened to anyone else? Also, I was told by a number of sources that there are 80 questions, but I had 100 questions. Is this new? Just wanted to say thanks to those who answered my questions, and for the tech…
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Question on Comptia Tests
What was harder the OS or hardware exam? And I also saw questions on my Hardware I considered OS question and wondering if they were testing problem areas. Maybe I am over analyzing, but I think it would be a smart move to make OS tests harder by analyzing an individuals problem areas.
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BACKUPS
hey guys could you help me with this backup thing thats really confusing me... its just that every practice test i see has a different meaning for each type of backups full incremental deferential copy daily i mean that sometimes it would say leaves archive bit on, clears archive bit, resets, things like that... but i know…
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CORE PAZZZ
:D Another pass under my name , on Friday 8th i took the core exams and now im A+ certified, i have being busy lately so the didn't have the chance to post a new topic . thanks goes out to you all once again , Peace and more love keep it going
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100 questions
i've recently heard the a+ exams have 100 questions but they are not marking the 20 extra questions...are these questions the last 20 as in 81-100. Anyone know?
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a+ core studying
So did you guys use study centres for the a+ certification... because i went to a study centre to study for my OS but i'm thinking since core is easier i would be better off studying on my own plus less costly...what do you think?
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Passed Hardware Today
I just wanted to give a big thank you for this site. I passed my hardware today using this site and another site that gave decent test prep exam in pdf format (don't want to advertise other pages without permission). I have been out of the individual pc tech field for a few years now as I have gone to a network…
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Who is taking the OS by June 30, 2006?
How about a sound off from everyone who has the OS Scheduled or will schedule to take the exam by June 30? If you haven't scheduled your exam yet? Why not?
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Boot Device
Hiya! I have been trying to find out if in any circumstance can a USB Stick be used as a boot device. Are we there yet with this techno? Any info on that would be well appriciated. Also any links (articles) that I can refer to would be helpfull. Hoping to get positive feedbacks
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Passed(6/30/06)
Got a 725, overall it was as hard/nerve-racking as I thought it would be. It was the first exam I've ever taken too so it felt GREAT when I passed. I used the A+ Guide to Hardware: Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting by Jean Andrews (I go to Heald College), A+ Fast Pass by Sybex, and the Technotes provided here. So…
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Last known good configuration, When?
I have read two different answers as to when a Last Known Good Configuration is created. Is it after a successful Log on or after a successful log off? Practice tests and books are giving different answers. What is Comptia looking for? Taking OS Thursday morning and will finally be completed. Hopefully! Just want to make…
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A+ Certified
I have just passed the OS half of the A+ and am now qualified. Thanks to everyone on here for helping me and providing the guides and free tests. Now I have my A+ would I put that down on my CV as a Professional Qualification or just with my GCSEs, A levels, etc? Thanks again. :D
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IRQs
hey i was just wondering if there was a anything on IRQs on the os proportion, anyone know?
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OS PAZZZ
My my what A DAY it was!! yesterday i passed my OS exams and wasn’t Satisfied wit the score but hey a pass is a pass in the tech world right. scored 605 can do better most def, i guess taking the exams for the first time had me this way and boy oh boy for a while i went blank for a while and started gazing at the time…
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can any1 tell me if exam cram 2 book is good
can any1 tell me if the examcram2 book is good for an in depth knowledge for a+ os
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os questions
has anyone recently taking the OS exam and if so are they similar to the practice questions?...thanks And when you say new question?..does that mean the current set of questions are about to change. im new to the process
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Questions about exam changes and question variation
I am wondering when the changes in the A+ test will take place. I am also wondering if I have to know DSL, Satellite, etc., because it's not in the 2006 objectives, but it is in the 2003 version. When you took the test, were there a lot of questions in these categories (just want to see what other people say, because many…
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Pentium 2 address bus size?
Hi all, While studying for a+ core hardware test I came across a question on a practice test asking what the size of a pentium 2's address bus is. The technotes on this site say 64 for bus width of a p2, the answer on the test was 32, and after doing some other research I found a couple of sites that said 36 and another…
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A+ certified Jobs
I guess this might be posted in the wrong spot .....What are the jobs like out there guys? I am not doing it for the money. Just doing it for the knowledge since I am already trying to run 7 Microsoft server out of my apartment(MSIB setup). I am getting alot of negative flack from friends and family about what a waste the…
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Conflicting Info!
Hey guys......I am studying for the A+ 220-301 with the Testout software 2003 and am finding alot of conflicting info. Has anyone ever rated testout software. I have bounced back and forth between different forums and here everyone claim Mike Meyers A+ book is the best info. example:Testout question Refrazed! What is the…
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Taking A+ Hardware & OS Exams
hi everyone i need some advice i need to take my a+ hardware and software exams soon as i've been putting them off because i think i'm gonna fail them . i know my stuff coz i did both the instructor lead course and the mentored learning as well. i was assessed last week by my tutor to take a a mock exam before i take the…
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Core by June 30, 2006
How about a sound off from everyone who has the Core Scheduled or will schedule to take the exam by June 30? If you have not scheduled your exam yet, why not?
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Passed....
Hi guys I passed with a score of 790 on Wednesday 28/06/06. I was a bit suprised that there were 100 questions, it seems to be growing all the time...? Anyway, the exam was generally good. The majority of the questions were based on Printers and Networking. Actually a fair bit on Networking. Only one processor socket…
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Passed A+ Core!
I passed yesterday with an 827! The exam was pretty straightforward. 100 questions,90 minutes, multiple-choice. I was pretty nervous going in, I felt like I couldn't remember anything. But once the exam started and I read the questions, it all came back to me. The study tools I used were Mike Meyer's book and the Tech…
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Just curious...
Is anyone who already has A+ Certification planning on taking any of the new exams to upgrade your status? I was just reading on CompTIA's site that there are 3 new parts to go along with what they now call A+ Essentials (which replaces Core). Anyway, I guess these new ones focus more on Help Desk with one exam and actual…
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nr of questions and time for exam
plese i want to know how many questions i have to answer and the time allocated for the whole exam.just saw this site today and man it rocks i love all of your,and thanks in advance for your advice
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How many questions is there?
hi, can someone clear this up for me? but how many questions are on the a+ exam? some say 80 and others have said more nearer to 100. or is there simply an approx mark and no definitive number of questions?
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Anyone?
Hi. I have been looking at various A+ on-line courses but really dont have any spare cash right now as I was made redundant last year. had a look on e-bay today and found lots of CD based courses. Can A+ be passed using these? Any experience/advice gratefully recieved. Thanks
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Passed 6-26-06
Thanks for this site it was very helpfull. Passed with a 662
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Passed With a 577 Should i Go Retake When im Able
I passed the A+ Core This past Friday But got a 577, Should i go and try and get a better score in a year from now or does it really matter on what score i get just as long As I PASSED...... O yea 5 days Till i Go For the OS..........
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just to say thanx
Guys i just wanna thank you 4 y'r tireless efforts of assisting with Us with all the necessary info. Im currewntly preparing for My Os ,which i desire to write mid July God willing!!! Please continue rendering this service which has encouragement, frankness, accuracy & Love withitself.
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A+ Learning Routes
Hi. I have been looking at various A+ on-line courses but really dont have any spare cash right now as I was made redundant last year. had a look on e-bay today and found lots of CD based courses. Can A+ be passed using these? Any experience/advice gratefully recieved. Thanks