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A+ Certified Now
Passed the A+ Core today with a 743. I took the OS about two weeks ago. I thought the Hardware portion was more difficult than the Software portion of the test. Although I scored higher on the hardware with a 743 and scored a 725 on the software. Guess I just guessed better on the Hardware. Funny thing though memorized all…
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Core Processors
Anyone have a fancy way of memorizing these :
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Passed Hardware
Passed hardware today with 760 well happy :) Now to the OS Top site, loads of helpful people keep up the good work. Mark
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I passed !!!
So, I signed up for this site a week ago and have found it extremely helpfull in my studies. I will say that I saw quite a few questions on logs and event veiwers in 2k on the Os test. So make sure to study those The test is pretty easy so have fun. I pased with a 827 on the hardware and 695 on the OS (I never use event…
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What book to buy for a+
Sup ppl. Can anyone tell me some good books for studying a+. 10x :)
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Passed A+ Core. Just.
Hello everyone. Been lurking for about a week, taking your tests, reading your materials etc. Excellent website. Well, I took the exam this morning, took me about 20 minutes to get through the 80 questions and I got 515 out of 900. With the pass mark being 515. What are the odds that I get the EXACT pass mark? Surely, very…
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Passed Core score 764
I passed the Core Today Score 764 with 45 mins...Now to OS ,,,wish me luck
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Serial / Parallel Connectors
How to tell difference? I am gettting stuck on these connectors and i have my exam in 3 hours!! Thanks
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Taking A+ Core on Thursday
I already finish my MCSE on Windows 2000 but before taking Cisco Certs, I want to pause for the meantime and tackle A+...since my 8 yrs tech support job, and reading A+ All In One 5th edition by Mike Myers, I think this is the time to test my skills in PC Core... I'll let you know after thursday.. I have 1 question though,…
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I passed the O/S Test with a 681
I'm very dissapointed in myself with the 681. I didn't expect so many damn questions about NT and 95. I guess I got one of the tougher tests. Anyway, I passed, this site is cool too so I decided to register!!! I just did the Hardware test and without passing I barely got the percentage that's needed to pass for the real…
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Passed A+ Hardware today
I got just above 620. A pass is a pass. BTW, I only studied for about 6 hours the last 2 days before I took it. test had 80 questions with 90 minutes to complete. I finished it in 1/2 hour.
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Comptia A+ Self Study
Ok maybe self study is the best route considering the difference in prices. I have no worries about doing the software end of things as an online study course but im a bit worried about the hardware end of things, will i pick up enough information by reading about the hardware end of things and without practical…
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3rd Retake Thurs 11.30 || scared!! :D
Hey guys, 3rd time lucky i hope! i have had no experience so its all off my own studying thats why i find it quite hard. i have done a bit more revision this time so i just need a few last day pointers or bigger topics i should go over. Thanks if you know any good quotes/phrases to remember anything please post them below.…
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beta questions
will there be any beta questions for A+ tests just before the start of the actual test (to ensure students get familiarise with the computer based environment)?
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Alternate A+ studying material...
I was curious to know if anyone has ever used the CBT nuggets or Trainsignal video's? I have passed the A+ core already but reading 2" thick books is difficult for me personally. I can retain audible information alot better. Or has anyone used any books on cd?
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Please Help!
Hello, I am studying to take my A+ Corehadware test in the next month or too, i am in school taking a 4 period class on the preparation of the test. I am doing good with my studying, Can anyone assist me in passing this test?
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Help me think with A+...
Hey what's up all! I am new to the website. As where I stand, I plan on taking the A+ Core and OS test pretty soon. I have been studying, and I am pretty familiar with the basics of the Hardware and Software part of A+. Just somethings I am not sure on is when it gets really in-depth with the components of the hardware and…
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My OS Review and Advice...
I took and passed the OS yesterday and I am now A+ certified For those of you just beginning this as your first cert here's what I can tell you: 1) If you are in the market for a new pc buy the parts and build your own if you haven't done so in the past. This will help you for both the Core and OS as you will be covering…
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Need a study partner
I need a study partner for the A+ exams on-line. I have a learning disability and this is the only way I can learn the material effectively. There is a way to talk to anyone in the US for free computer to computer. Its called SKYPE.
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Is there ANY win9x win 2k, NT and ME OS emulators?
Hi, I havn't done my research yet, but I was wondering if there's such thing as older version of Windows emulator out there? Like how Apple OS can run Windows with the right program. It would be great practice and learning experience if I can find these older Windows OS to play around with without having to leave my house.…
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PS/2 Data Transfer
Here's a question that got me, what's the speed of PS/2?
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Test Friday, thoughts?
Test Friday OS: I prepared for my Hardware by studying, using a ton of practice tests, looking up incorrect answers and retaking over and over. This showed me my weakspots I guess. I have read and reread for a week now and am now doing a bunch of practice tests and looking up the answers retaking and doing more practice…
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A+ certified now
I'm A+ certified now. I am really happy, and thank you all and techexams.net again. A few minutes ago, I passed the OS exam. Actually, It seemed more difficult for me than Core. I ended it only with 4 minutes left, and still had about 25 questions to be reviewed. I closed my eyes when clicking Yes to end it. Score 628, not…
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free tests? updated?
Anyone have links to updated tests that include XP for the OS test?
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Passed OS today! 31/01/06 Found it easier than Hardware.
I passed OS exam today, And I found it easier than the Hardware test. I passed both exams first time. OS: 713 CORE:686 I am now A+ certified. I recommend to people who are about to sit the OS to know the boot and system files for 9x and XP. Command.com, MSDOS.sys (9x boot file etc), NTLDR (XP boot files etc), registry…
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Question about the 2003 core test...
Alright I just checked the Comptia site and the objectives for the core exam. It talks about liquid cooling. How many have seen this on the exam. So far all the books I have read or seen don't have anything about that.
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I just passed.............
I just took the A+ COre and got a 715. I want to say thanks to the people responsible for the tech notes. They definately came in handy. :D
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Win 98
Hello all, I have been studying for the a+ os and have been getting alot of questions for the win98 os. Should I pay that much attn to this os? I would think that I would get more questions on 2000/XP and NT. What are your thoughts?
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Passed Core Hardware Hurray!
Took me about 30mins to pass the test. I can't believe all those ports, IRQ, and CPU sockets that I took so long to memorize did not show up at all. I did not do as well as I wanted, but a pass a pass. Now onto strict memorization of A+ OS. I'll ask for tips and questions on the OS part of the forum. Thx for all your help…
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What was your plan of attack sitting the actual exam?
What was your plan of attack sitting the actual exam? We have talked a lot about how we studied and whatever. But what we actually do in the room in front of the computer on the day? I answered the ones I knew 100% as quickly as possible and didnt hesitate. Without marking. For the ones I sort of knew I clicked what I…
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How to Memorize COM ports and I/O Addresses...
Here's a little trick I came up with that you might find useful... COM1 - 03F8 COM2 - 02F8 COM3 - 03E8 COM4 - 02E8 Now, to use the trick, first look and the number after 0. We'll use 02F8 in the example. 02F8 This number can tell us if the COM port will be odd or even. In this case, the first number after 0 is 2, an even…
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Some help with A+
Hello everyone. I have a question. For my network+ certification i went to a course that my company paid. They gave me some printed manuals and cd with software, and those tools helped me a lot for my certification. In the case of a+ i think that im not going to recieve any course, ¿do you think that with the tools from…
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passed core, on to OS...but need some questions answered?
alright, does the OS test cover all the way back to windows 95? and is it based on windows nt , 98, me, xp, and 2000?? everyone tells me something different
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Just passed the Core exam
Passed the Core exam a couple of minutes ago. Score 702, not bad, and thanks a lot for this site and people around. OS part plan to be done tomorrow...
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OS Test Tomorrow 9:30AM.... Pointers? Advice? Please?
I took my Hardware in November, and failed it the first time (lack of studying), then passed iot the second time on the nose with 515 exactly. I feel that I have put in about 12 hours of accumulated studying for OS, and feel it is relatively easier seeming than Hardware, but what do I know. I just finished the techexams A+…
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Exam Discounts
When searching the net for discounts on the A+ test I found this website http://www.examvouchers.com It says it offers a $58 Exam Voucher at VUE for free all you have to do is sign up? what is the catch here?? I have already signed up for my Core exam with no discount. Did I make a $58 mistake?? Regards,
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Hello. New user here and any advice would be a great help
Hello. Great site by the way.... I'm thinking of taking the A+ course as I've just finished building my first Pc and really enjoyed it and wanted to know more. I think it would help in job also. I found this course on the ICS learning website and thought about doing this as I'm someone who needs guidence and direction. and…
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Passed Today A+ core
Hello all, I have been lurking on this site for ahwile sucking in all the information I can. I just wanted to say thanks for the great site and another thanks for the help to get an 800 on the test.
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Study group via SKYPE
I am trying to study for A+ Certification and am becoming frustrated with the reading material I have purchased and the classes I have taken. I have a learning disability (Adult Attention Defict Disorder) and I am also mildly dyslexic. I was wondering if anyone would like to participate in a study group via SKYPE. People…
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Want to take this test- ? for you guys who have taken it...
Well I have been studying and have been a IT Tech for the past 3 years.. Out of the 80 questions- how many are needed to pass? Also what is a passing score? I have used Meyers All-In-One guide and have been doing good w/ practice questions. When did you guys know you were ready to give it a shot? Sometimes I will go…
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percentage question...
I'm about to take the A+ core, and I was curious as to how many of the questions are the "select all that apply" variety? For the most part on the practice exam that I own (computerprep a+) I'm scoring 85%-90% on the conventional mode (70 question) but it's these types of questions that seem to give me the most problems.…
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Best way to study processors...
Im using Meyers "All In One" as my primary study guide for my A+. Im currently studying processors, but the book seems to be a little over hte edge with its processor content. Im looking at about 20 processors, each with very detailed information about generation, physical address size, front side bus width,…
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Passed Core today!
One down, one to go. The test was a lot easier than I anticipated. I have no prior "professional" experience, only building my own and fixing friends/relatives pc's. Here's the tools I used to pass: Meyers AIO Exam Cram 2 (2 books, one was a questions/answers book) Technotes and reading the forums here Ten questions in I…
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Passed
Passed with 616, had two weeks study, 1 week instructor led - now theres an exam I dont want to do again!
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PASSED, but still a little unhappy and confused?
O.K, I know this may sound stupid, and ecspecially to some people who have failed the exam. But when i found out that I only got a 700 I was a little dissapointed. I studied for about 2 weeks, and sat a course, i knew the stuff backwards and as I was sitting the exam i was thinking that i would be close to getting all the…
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220-221
I'm going for the hardware test few weeks from now. As we all know, the hardware code was known as 220-221 previously. I wonder if it will do me any help if I were to study materials for 220-301 first, then do some practice on 220-221 when I have time. Not sure if any questions will be asked based on 220-221. Please advise.
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Officially A+ Certified Now!!!
Passed OS with a score of 702 :D . Test was harder than the HW...mostly because I wasn't as familiar with the older command line and DOS commands and little nuances about NT 4, 3.x and 95. Also took this exam lighter than the HW. On to Network +, Server + then maybe MCSE/CCNA/MCSD
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2 exams for a+ ?
Sorry for this dumb question, but from where i have read, i just figured out that i need to present 2 exams in order to becom a+ certified? , any orientation related to this topic will be apreciated. 10x
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compatibility question
hello first thanks for your study notes nad questions, they are a good practice. well, i am about to take the a+ core hardware exam, i have some questions of compatibility that i didnt find in google : a processor that supports L2 cache of 1MB for example, can be used in a motherboard with 512KB of L2 cache?, if i have a…
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a question about the exam
I'm getting ready to take the Hardware exam on Monday and was curious as to how many questions, out of the 80, that you can miss and still get a passing score. I know each question is weighted differently but if someone could kind of estimate, or possibly, if you've passed it, list your score and how many you missed total,…
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Failed twice
First time i had to much stuff on my mind and failed it by one question. This time i thought i was totally ready no way i was going to fail and then i noticed the questions were a heck of a lot harder. Some of the questions i thought were way too advanced to be on an A+ test. I dont know about any of you but i got a bunch…
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Taking my OS test Friday…
Hopefully after this Friday I will be A+ certified! I already took Hardware about a month ago and scored a 784 which I was very pleased with. I really hyped myself up for the test and got really nervous about it, but after taking it I thought it was pretty easy and felt that I actually over prepared for it. So I am trying…
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new exam codes
The recent exam code of a+ hardware is 220-301, according to this website. Does anyone know till when this exam code is valuable? thx
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First version of windows to include automatic updates?
Just a quick question but with what version of windows was auto updates introduced? I know that 98 would prompt you about them but I don’t recall it having a fully automatic install for them.
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Yet another A+ Core pass
Like many others in the recent past, I too have just passed my Core exam. I scored 780/900! Now, onto the OS part.
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Win 98 Registry backup files
My Brook's A+ text says: "Windows 98 Registry are stored in \Windows\Sysbckup directory in the form of cabinet (.cab) files-not .da0 files" as they are in Windows 95. Further down the text says that the files that the above cab files contain the following files: "User.dat, System.dat, Win.ini, System.ini" and are stored in…
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Start up files..which ones should i know most????
Windows 9x start up files - MSDOS.SYS <loads into memory at bootup and remains there at all time> - EMM386.EXE <to see additonal memory/ upper memory> - HIMEM.SYS < to access HMA <High Memory Area> - IO.SYS <OS to interact with system BIOS, Hardware> -WIN.COM <initiates Windows 9x protected load phase> -WIN.INI < sets…
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A liltle question about IRQs
Hello first thanks a lot for your study notes and practice exams, they really helped me a lot ... thank you very much! i am currently studing for the A+ core hardware exam, and I have a question.. i didnt find anything about this in google... well, my question is this: In a lot of manuals I read that only can by used 16…
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Passed Hardware today
Scored 717. I spent the whole of yesterday memorising I/O addresses and not one single question on them. Just goes to show you just don't know which set of questions you are going to get. Seemed to be an awful lot of networking questions on mine. I also had at least two of the same question, just worded differently. On to…
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A+ hardware in 10 mins
:D i passed the hardware exam today with a score of 853. :D i've been studying with testout, a+ bible and as many free practice exams i could get my hands on. i really recommend doing as many practice exams as possible. don't just do them once each but keep on going over them till you score at least 95% and get fast enough…
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I'm Now A+ Certified Wow...!
I just compleated the OS exam and it is now official. I sliped through with a 661. :o :o :o
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passed the core test
Passed it with a 664. Had questions on upgrading, networking, memory, cables, ram, printer, troubleshooting. Now to tackle the OS :D
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passed core hardware today!
Hi. Ive been using this site and some of the links and guides you've got to study for some time now. I just took core hardware earlier today and am relieved, as it was my first certification test ever! I got a 573. Kinda cut it close, but im glad i passed. wanted to say thanks for the great resources here! I thought it was…
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Passed the hardware part Today :)
With a 737, I'm so glad i'm done with the Hardware part, I was having dreams about IRQ, printers and CPU's . I was aimming for a 800, but I'm real happy with a 737.. Time to start on the OS part..
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when do i get the official cert
passed the core exam in 2004, took the OS technologies exam today and passed it with a 572. Thank God I thought. So how long before I get the cert in the mail?
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the exam
can anybody answer my question! is the os harder than the hardware; how many questions does it have and what is maximum questions you can miss. thanks :) Angel
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Tips for remembering which processors go in which sockets
Can anyone give me any tips on how to remember which processors go in which sockets? It's the one thing I struggle with. Also, same goes for memory addresses and beep errors. So much to remember in so little time! Got my exam on Monday.
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prometric or vue
what is the difference?
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passing score
What is the passing percentage in order to be certified, for both core and os?
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passed core today 724
I was paranoid and my heart was beating but I passed. 724 and my buddy got 558. Most questions were pretty general. No need to focus on 1 objective.just get the general knowledge of all of them. I'm still in an a+ class now going on software . But yeah make sure u are prepared. Get atleast 80+ on all the pratice exams and…
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Marcraft ?
Getting ready to take my A+ OS test. I have been using the Marcraft Examgear2 premium exam preparation software CD 2003 that came with the book. Is this a pretty good study guide and test CD. I would just like some opinions please.
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Passed OS
Took OS today and passed with 681. I found that MCMCSE.com and Michael Meyers' AIO A+ Book helped a bunch.
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Passed A+ Hardware
The test was pretty easy. I scored a 686 and the test only took me about 20 minutes to complete. Decent amount of network-related questions (about 10-15), a few on USB, a few on SCSI, a couple on printers, and a few on different types of memory (ram & cache), esd and wrist strap questions, a good amount of troubleshooting,…
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taking test tommorow, any last minute pointers?
i need help asap!!! ive brushed up on irqs, ios, networking, printers, and ive taken a bunch of practice test. what else should i focus on?? that will definately help me out
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Laser Printers
Is there any acronyms to remember the following: Cleaning Conditioning Writing Developing Transferring Fusing I thought there were 7 stages to the laser printing process, correct me if I'm wrong. I need to find an easier way to remember. Easy to know what they do but getting it in the right order can be a mix up. Thank you
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Power Supply Knowledge & Buying Article
Found a very educational article on power supplies. http://www.bleedinedge.com/guides/psu_select/psu_select_01.html
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Exam Cram?
Are those books worth it? Ive already read "A+ certification for Dummies" and "Thomson A+ Certification" I also use the tech notes on this site. I was wondering this because it may have some things that those books missed.
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processor numbers and specs
Is it really necessary to memorize each processor's specs, number of pins, if its pga or slot, etc..?
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Ready to take Core Hardware but....
I feel like I'm ready to take the Core Hardware, but I've been waiting for one of the near expiration vouchers to become available to save about 40 more dollars. When I first started studying for the A+ there was one around the first part of December for under $100 if I remember correctly, but I had just got my book and…
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Passed core hardware..A+ certified
I just passed my core hardware exam this morning.. I did badly and lucky enough to pass it. I think it was much harder than the OS exam which I did better. I would like to thank you the people in this forum who posted so many questions and solutions. You guys helped a lot. I am considering Network + or MCSE next. Can…
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Now A+ Certified
I just wanted to thank everyone responsible for maintaining this website... it's definitely my favorite of all of the different cert-prep sites floating around. Core = 747 OS = 707 (with a nasty hangover) This site was a big help in my preparation for the tests. Cheers, Neil.
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Yeahh !
Well I have just passed the OS part with 571( ) and Im certified. Still I have a little doubt, on the second exam report under candidate ID I get "ID Pending" and I know it must have the same ID in both exams, and in the first one I do get an ID, so do I have to configure something through the Comptia site or is this…
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Passed Core Exam but 1 question was faulty
Got 720 on the Core Exam!! There were a few questions that were weird - one in particular that I thought was just plain wrong. Example: How many pins for a Slot A? Answers provided: 370 378 462 478 This site, as well as my Jean Andrews book and my CompTIA book by brooks says that the correct answer is 242. I was going to…
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Other Practice tests?
I just finished taking this sites A+ Core Practice Test. 10/10 on Display 14/20 on DMA/IRQ's and I/O. 36/50 on Hardware. Now Ive taken this quiz serveral times On different days. So most of these questions I just know by heart. I wondering if anyone could reccomend other free Practice tests? Thanks in advance.
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About taking tests in different centers
Hey everyone, I have a question regarding the A+ certification. I already taken the 220-302 Operating System Technology test in Prometric center and passed it. If I take the 220-301 Core Hardware Exam in Pearson center, do I still get certified? I am thinking that it doesn't make a difference coz both centers are testing…
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this exam is utterly pointless
no good technician would memorize all this crap. frontside bus speed of various pentiums? LOOK IT UP. now i admit you can tell something about someones experience by asking them how much trivia and esoteric details they happen to know. but ... holy christ. a trained monkey could pass this "test". it is nothing more than…
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Passed Hardware
Passed with a 698! 1 day of study time. Started the test at 9am EST. I am typing this at 9:42am EST. On to 70-290 or maybe Sec+ Cheers
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Passed OS
Passed with a 702!!! I thought I would do better! Maybe I should have studied more than just taking a few practice exams. Nothing like be bombarded with question about a decade old OS Oh well. On to the hardware next Friday(Maybe sooner) Cheers
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Another passed thread!!! But this time its me!
I passed the A+ Core Hardware test yesterday. I got a 744. Now I have to retake the OS exam because I took the one with the old objectives. Wish me luck.
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Is preplogic practice exams any good?
I got the a+ core and os
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Line analyzer
What is the purpose of a line analyzer ? What is a line analyzer? I am thinking that this is a power line analyzer. but everyone likes it a lot to be general. Why don't they say power line analyzer? Look at the question: Question 22: (QID=1923) The purpose of a line analyzer is: 1. To warn of line surges 2. To warn of line…
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2 hrs till test time!
11am EST test time. I have only studied for 3 days for this test. We'll see how it goes. I believe I have enough expeience to pass this. I did in fact laugh at alot of the ?'s. I am more worried about remembering slots and sockets and I/O addys for the hardware test. Taking 301 next Friday. Cheers
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IBM System Timer Beep Codes
My Preplogic Practice Test says the IBM error code is 4 beeps for a problem with the System Timer and my "CompTIA A+ 5th Edition" Que book by Charles J. Brookes says it's 3 beeps. Anybody know which one is right? Or are they both right?
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Early Xmas present- I am A+ Certified(19/12/2005)
believe me OS Technology is a lot more difficult than Core Hardware but I managed to pass.My focus is now on MCSE . I hope I will get more moral support from you guys.I gueese it is an early christmas present for me .Compliments of the season to each and everyone of you.
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How long did it take you to receive your A+ kit?
Hi everyone, I was just wondering, even if it says 4-6 weeks, how long did it take you to receive your A+ kit? Was it shorter than 4 weeks? Thanks
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CPU Pin questions?
Hey everyone. I am taking my core test in about four days. When I was looking at the tech notes on CPU's on this site it stated that you don't need to know the amount of pins for the test, but both of the practice tests I have had questions about the number of pins. Any idea which is right? I will probably just memorize…
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taking test in 2 weeks.. need pointers
alright I am currently in an A+ certification course. we have studied hardware since august. and we are taking the test in about 2 weeks. based on you guys opinion, what should i prepare for most on the test. I know its all "random" but ...... what am i for sure going to see?? What might i see? what should i just brush up…
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Passed OS test today
I passed my OS test today with a score of 730. Is it weird I planned this way? I took OS first, then I will only take my A+ Core Hardware next week. I do recommend doing questions from : -www.free-tests.com/comptia.shtml -some questions from exam cram 2 book -buy the www.getcertifyvoucher4less.com that comes with 99 free…
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Little help about Vouchers
Ive been reading around about this voucher thing, and I would appreciate if someone could tell me how it actually works. The thing is I live in Israel, and I dont know if these cupons apply here or where to get them. I payd the full price for the core exam (around 200$), and I could use a discount on the OS part,…
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Passed A+ OS today
Now i am part of the family A+ certified. Very, very easy exam ... all you need is ALL IN ONE by Mike Mayers FIFTH EDITION and some practise questions. =(always good to use more then one study source )= the fight continues -> LINUX+ :D