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Passed Core Exam
I've been a network administrator for 3 years now, so I just decided a couple of days ago to get the A+. Read a couple study guides and got a 695 on the test, I'm sure I had a couple of things to argue on it, but noone to argue to. I'm going to take the OS exam tomorrow, 1 day prep for that. I think the test is rather easy…
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Does your Score Matter??
Just passed my A+ Core :) yet my score wasnt as high as id like it to be does this matter (does it show up on any certificates you get) or is it just as simple as ive heard and you either pass or fail.
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DMA Channels
Are there definate DMA Channels assigned cause it looks like it differs according to processors
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A++
I will be sitting for exams next , please can i have some tips and areas which i should concentrate more.
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Which A+ test did you find more challenging, Core or OS?
I would like this to be a poll but I guess regular users can’t post polls. I also was not sure which A+ forum to put this in, but I figure this forum gets more traffic so it’s better here. Anyway like the title says which test did you find to be more difficult? If someone could turn this into a poll that would be cool.
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study material
hello, iam working on this A exam with the book exam cram 2, is this study resources enough to pass the exam ? thanks ahead
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what I/O Address and memory locations do i need to know?
Which I/O addresses do i need to know for the test? There is a HUGE list in my A+ book by mike meyers, (the ibm original i/o address list) but im thinking that this list is more than i need to know. someone have a chart they could point me to? and finally, the only default assigned dma addresses are 2: floppy controller…
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Passed both A+ exams in less than 1 Hour total
:D Went to exam today! Passed hardware with 836, and OS with 733.
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CPU Knowledge
I am reading in your tech notes and am looking at the CPU's as we speak and I don't see any information inregards to AMD and the sockets they use, bus speeds, and MHz available in what name. Am I right to assume that AMD products are not covered on the test? Or not to any degree. Any insight would be helpful. Thanks, Brad
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2 exams 2 different locations?
What if i pass the A+ hardware exam from THOMPSHON and A+ OS exam from another test center do I stiil get certified?
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Virtual PC
When I called Microsoft to ask if they had any free trial versions of the old OS you have to study for the exam they said no, but instead they sent me this program "Virtual PC" that actually runs all the operating systems from XP to DOS. With 45 day trial I think its more than enough to study for the A+ exam, I guess most…
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DMA and I/O
What are the Main I/O addresses we need to know for the Core hardware? Do we just need to know Starting address or whole range? Im trying to make a review sheet for, IRQ's, I/O's and DMA's where it would be like this. IRQ0 = System Timer DMA4 = DMA Controller.
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Start up Sequence which are right ? ?
I have run into conflickting info on this sub. Here is what I have. MS-DOS startup sequence · Io.sys · Msdos.sys · Config.sys · Command.com · Autoexec.bat or IO.SYS MSDOS.SYS COMMAND.COM CONFIG.SYS AUTOEXEC.BAT Windows 2000/XP startup sequence · Ntldr · Boot.ini · Ntdetect.com · Ntoskrnl.exe or NTLDR BOOT.INI BOOTSECT.COM…
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Do I sound prepared enough for the test?
Hello, I am taking my A+ Hardware test this Friday and of course I am pretty nervous about it. I went to school these past few mouths (I am on break now and go back in Jan for MSCA courses) to help prepare me for my A+ and Network+ certifications. I have been studying for a while now, but these past few weeks I have been…
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PASSED A+ Core Hardware Yesterday
I sat for core 2 weeks ago and scored a 498. Yesterday I scored a 660. I know it isn't as high as others hear but like I have seen a pass is a pass. Thanks for all the support from all you. A+ OS is next...
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Need help on 3 questions.please
Hey everyone, I am new to this forum and my friends recommended me to here because they said I could get a lot of help here. Hope you guys will help me. Thank you I came through 3 questions I was not sure about: 1)Disk Defragmenter (know how much HDD space must be available? 15%, 30% 50% 75% 2)Where is the boot.ini located…
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big question
I'm trying to work in a computer store as a volunteer to get more experience. I already worked in one of my friend's computer store for 6 mounth, and they closed down. Do you guys think what do i have to do to work in computer store? Do I need a degree or certificate or something. if i need it, can you give me a good site,…
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Just a quick note
I am in the process of designing my logo for my business cards. Do I have a right and can I include the Comptia A+ Certified logo on the cards. I have downloaded comptia's logos from my login on Comptia's website and she's centered on my desktop on both monitors (dual monitor) for all to see lol. Any suggestions are most…
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Passed OS exam, 788, Now certified.
I passed the OS exam Yesterday with a score of 788. This makes me Certified. I would recommand that anyone that wants to take this exam know the upgrade paths and steps for all windows Ver like Win 95 to XP. Also make sure you know how to setup dual boot computers. Make sure you know what order to install the OS in and…
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Confusion on IRQs
Could somebody please spell this out for me. I've seen different sources list different functions for IRQs. As far as I can deduce these are correct: IRQ0 -System Timer IRQ1 -Keyboard IRQ2 -Cascaded to IRQ9 IRQ3 -Serial port (COM2/COM4) IRQ4 -Serial port (COM1/COM3) IRQ5 -Parallel port 2 (Sound card or LPT2) IRQ6 -Floppy…
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Trying to memorize beep codes, should I just cut my losses?
I am taking my hardware test this Friday and just a few things left that I am trying to button up; one of those is beep codes. I cannot find any logical way to make sense out of them and help me memorize them, it is a lost cause and the fact that they are different for both AMI and Phoenix BIOS’s makes it even more…
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Passed today a+ hardware exam
i Pass today the hardware exam 600 points ... :PPP but still i had only 5 five days to prepare for the exam ... ... next a+ os
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Test pool of actual exam questions
If anyone remembers any of the questions they had on the exam (OS), even just one, can you post it so i can create a pool for studying? I have taken test on multiple sites for the OS exam and have passed them, but would like more to practice on, and it seems that nothing would be better to practice on than questions in the…
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Am I out of luck?
I took the 270 question A+ core hardware practice exam on mcmcse.com yesterday. I scored 60%. I am taking the hardware exam on Saturday. I plan on studying like heck before then, but how bad of shape am I in? Also, what percentage correct do you need when taking the actual exam? OC
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Passed Core - Thanks to Techexams.net and the notes
Hey, I passed the Core today. To be honest, I didn't find your tests half as helpful as I did the notes. I passed because of those notes!! Just an FYI - I think there should be more WIFI info in the notes because I had quite a few questions on that in which the notes didn't cover. Thanks Attina
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A little advice
Hi, Ive only found this site a couple days ago, when looking for practice exams, and my Core exam is schedualed for tomorrow. The thing is Im a bit nervous, because I actually started learning for this certification several years ago, using the Learnkey CDs with M.Meyers, but never got to taking the exam. Now I allso used…
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A+ Hardware in 15 hours
tomorrow at 2.30 is my exam .... i am gona stay UP all night reviewing some staff ... i have been reading for the exam like 4 days any advice on what to focus ? thanks
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Core hardware
Guys almost making my final preparation for my core Hardware. How e'r i still feel there are certain "clean-up" i should do so as avoid any predicarments ever. To that fact, i 'm requesting for any special download from anyone of U concerning most Critical topics you may not want to over look prior to exam topics:…
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a+ certifications
folks, i was told that the a+ certifitcation is about to become obsolete. anyone heard any such rumors? where would network+ be? thanks,.
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Passed core today
I passed core today with a 704. I used Mike Myers A+ and ExamCram2. The notes and practice test on this site really helped. Now on to OS.
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Passed OS exam today with a 685, I am now certified.
How long does it usually take to get my certificate? Thanks for all on this forum who help people like myself achieve our goals.
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Passed Core, now I'm A+ certified
Hello Passed my hardware core 1 Dec, now I'm certified. Been a bit of a bumpy ride with study but it's sure paid off. Now I can relax for a little over the summer, and find a decent job as well as fix pcs on the side. Thanks to all from this website who have helped in my study. Next year I'm looking at doing my Net+ and…
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Passed with 698
Took the Core exam on the 24th, got 698. The notes here were a lifesaver - thanks! Now on to the dreaded OS exam
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Just Passed the OS
just passed my OS exams with a modest mark of 619, I wsih I had made more than that,but thank God its over,I have never been this nervous about any exam. for anyone taking the exam I suggets studying not just for the exam but try to have a good grasp of how the many OSs works as the exam is more of a subtle quiz of the…
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Starting A+ (fingers crossed)
hey people i have started the A+. ive been given a book on a+ by david groth anyone used it>? i having a little trouble on the remebering sockets. also how many actual questions are there on the actual test? many thanks
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Confused. Windows Partition and BIOS
Im confused. Newer BIOS can detect and read up to 144 PetaBytes? Windows XP can only see partitions up 137 GB's until you upgrade to service Pack 2? LBA mode is used fro drives larger then 504 MB? ECHS mode is used for drives 504 MB - 8.4 GB? I guess I need clarification... those are all questions I don't know if their…
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Passed the core hardware exam today!
Passed with a measly 698, but a pass is a pass, I just hope I do better on my OS part next week. Thanks to everyone who helped me in this forum and I hoped that I didnt post too many bothersome questions.
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Recommended Study Material
I have Charles J. Brookes "A+ Training Guide, QUE - Fifth Edition (Paperback) , 2003" -I have the 2004 version because it has a 4 star rating out of 18 reviews from Amazon and it comes with PrepLogic Test CD's. I also have "A+ Guide to Hardware" by Jean Andrews 2003 Second Edition. I was wondering if the above two study…
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Cheaper vouchers!
I am planning to take the test within the next weeks, I saw a voucher online that expires 11/10/05 for $99, so are there any other vouchers out there that are cheaper than @135, I am ssuming the closer you are to test time the cheaper they get, but I saw some old vouchers for like $65 and figure like that, why aremt they…
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Passed OS, now A+ Certificed
I passed OS exam today with score of 658 which I passed Core Hardware exam last July. I cannot believe I that I achieved to get A+ Certification. My advice to know so much about Windows 9x, Windows NT, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP. Thanks for people on forum which I had been reading about their questions.…
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Passed OS, 699. Certified...
I passed my A+ OS exam yesterday, with a score of: 699. I wasn't as well prepared as I would have liked to have been, as I slacked off the studying (5+ years experience helps). There were lots of XP questions though, and a couple from the Hardware area. Anyway, I've finally completed my first certification :D
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Materials and Practice Tests
Specificaly which book(s) are best to use for studying for the A+ exams? Which websites offer the best information? Who has the best downloadable guides? Who provides the best practice tests?
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Can I upgrade to XP Pro from XP Home
Hi all..Happy Thanskgiving Please can someone tell me if I can upgrade from XP Pro to XP Home without loosing all my personal settings or do I need to do a full back up. Either way whats the best way to go about this and/or whats the best backup tool to use.
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Hello...
I'm new to this site. Currently studying A+ and planning on taking the A+ core exam in a couple of weeks. Are there many "drag n' drop" / practical experience type questions in the exam? (like if it asks you to perform a disk partition operation or something)
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Processors
I have just gone thru my list of the objectives which I have been using as my main study guide. On the objective: 4.3 Identify the most popular types of motherboards, their components, and their architecture (bus structures) Content may include the following: ..... Processor sockets Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot A Socket A Socket 7…
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A+ Pass Rate...
Hi, I was wondering if someone could actually explain the pass rate for A+ Core exam (planning on taking next week, if the college gets the systems updated ) I know the pass rate is 515 in a scale of 100-900, but what exactly does this mean?
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Passed OS today!!! Now, A+ Certified!
I took the hardware test in March and really procrastinated on this OS test. All I have to say to those that still need to take this exam is study your materials and take many practice tests and you should do well. I scored 729 on OS! Yay! :D
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Taking my OS tomorrow 11/21
Am taking my OS tommorrow by 10.00am,I had thought am prepared but am not doing consistently above 80s in some online practise exams,am kind of nervous and only hope for the best. I took and passed the hardware on 9/22 and hope for the best tommorrow,but if in any event the opposite is the case,do I loose the hardware that…
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Passed my second A+ exam
I passed my OS exam today (750 score). The book I had diffently was much better at preparing me for the exam than the high $$ priced software I purchased some time ago. I diffently will stick to book format for all future certs.
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Help Me Please - New Student
This is first my time in this forum.I'm going to take the test next month. somebody have suggestion for me. Please thank you
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Expected Question on Exam
Hi there, I have been studying now off and on for about a week and a half and am passing the hardware practice test on this site with about 90 percent and the OS with about 80 percent. My question is am I ready to proceed with writing the test. I have wrote a couple other practice exams on the net and do well on the…
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Need last minute help
I am taking the OS test tomorrow. I am getting conflicking info about minimun hardware requirements. One is saying for XP 650mb hdd space and another 1.5 gb. Can someone please confirm which one is correct (233Mhz, 64MB, 650MB, 12xCD-ROM is what I have in my book for XP)?
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OS exam on 11/18/05
I am taking the OS exam on Friday. My book covered all OS's pretty good except for NT. Do I need to know NT in great detail? OR is the exam leaning more on Win 2K / XP?
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pc hardware problem
Hi, do you guy can help me? A guy complain me to burned out the mothboard by the about connection. From the power supply a power cable with two big and one small plug. the small plug to floppy drive, the two big to cd and dvd rom. I add a case fan to system but the power plug is big one that I can't use the motherboard's…
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Taking OS on Monday 11/21
I will be taking OS on monday and am more nervous about it than the Hardware. I had thought I was prepared having read Mike Meyers twice and another study guide from Prentice hall, but am not scoring well above average on the practise tests I have taken including those from this site.Does anyone know a website with Win NT…
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Taking the A+ Hardware Tomorrow
Hey everyone, great website and information source you've got here. Found it tonight searching google for practice tests on the A+ Exam. I am scheduled to take the A+ Core Hardware exam tomorrow. I ordered a good package from online retailer for prepartion on the A+ Exams. It came with videos of all the lessons, online…
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I am taking my A+ core exam tommorrow
and I am stressing about not knowing every little thing, did anyone else feel this way?
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Where is a good place to learn this...
what do the different memory modules physically look like, I know what SIMM 30&72 pin looks like, and what what DIMM looks like, where do I find the rest. Also where can I find what eprom, eeprom, etc look like and will I need to know what these different modules look like as well!
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Passed OS!! A+ Certified
Passed OS today with a not so spectacular 654. Passed Hardware last Saturday with 718. Thankfully it's over. I struggled with the OS a bit. I don't think I had more the 3 questions on XP or MS 2000--what gives? Good thing I installed the old VM with 95, 98, and NT or I would have been screwed. Well, these last two weeks…
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Passed OS
Finally Passed OS!! I did okay, but I thought I would score a lot higher. I thought I knew just about everything on it, but I guess I thought wrong. :P. The one thing I didn't know, there were at least 3 questions on, that was setting up a dual booting scenario: which do you install first, What file system to use, etc.…
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Passed A+ Core Hardware Section
I HAVE JUST TAKEN THIS SECTION TODAY AND PASSED WITH A 672. I JUST BASICALLY PRINTED OUT ALL THE SECTIONS UNDER TECH NOTES AND STUDIED THEM. I JUST WANT TO THANK EVERYONE THAT HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THIS SECTION FOR HELPING ME PASS. I WILL BE TAKING THE OS SECTION NEXT WEEK. HOPEFULLY I WILL HAVE THE SAME RESULTS.
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Quick question.
Hi, guys, my first post here. I'm a recent college graduate, hopeully getting my A+ soon. I have a second exam set up in three weeks, i think i'll pass it, i'm confident so far. The thing is i want to apply for position that requres A+ sertification...and i don't have it yet...My question is this.. can i lie? do employters…
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How long is exam
This might be answered some where else in the forum, but I have not come across it yet. I would like to know how long you have to write the exam and how many questions are on the exam. I know all the question are weighted differently, or so I think. I am thinking of writing my Core in two weeks. I guess knowledge of CPU's…
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Exam Format and Grading
So I hear the test is computerized. I hear there are 80 questions. I can't seem to find out exactly how the grading and question selection works.... 0. How much time do I have to take the test? Can I finish early and start the next part (os test) right away? 1. Do I need 80% correct to pass (like I do on the practice…
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Hello People =)
Well as of now... I dont have any forums I visit anymore for apast ... bad experience. But I have been taking A+ compTIA classes at night now and I figure this site is all about what I love and what career Im stepping into so why not stay here =) Im going to be taking the A+ Certification test around Febuary of next year.…
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Post even without a CPU?
Just a quick question, would a computer do POST even when there's no CPU inserted?
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I need help please guys!
I just sat my A+ exam and I didin't pass. I got 478. I was just wondering in the exam when you leave answers marked and you've answered them, do they still count those? And I just want to say that the exam had no pictures that you had to identify. I studied off the Exam cram 2 book(self study). Most of the stuff I studied…
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Should I focus on just one A+ exam now...
or is it ok to study for both exams. How far in between have people taken the test? I know there is a limit on the length you can take in between the exams, but is it good practice to study for both simultaneously and take them close together or study hard for the hardware, take it, then staudy hard for OS and then take…
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Is there a better method to studying PIO and DMA Modes?
It seems as if there are almost hundereds of different modes and transfer rates to remember, will the A+ pound me on what speed is multi word dma 2, or should I just cram down and pound the modes and transfer rates into my head, and if so is there an easier way to do it? Thank You J
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Help wanted
WAYS OF MIGRATING a large number of client workstations to xp professional and the site that i can get info
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any help would be very much appreciated
i am studying for the os porion of the exam, any help with this such as easier ways to remember things would be greatly appreciated!!! here i go!!
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Acronyms
Hi all, I am about to get started in studying for the A+ cert. I have 30 days to complete and pass it as it is the terms of my employement. I have experience in the field of course and have completed a three year computer programming diploma so I definitely have the background. I am going to have many question for sure,…
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Question about number of Pins on MiniPCI/PCI Cards
Hello guys. Just wanted to get something straight. Mini PCI cards come in 3 types Type I/II/II. Types I/II connect via a 100 pin connector and Type III connect via 124 pin connector. A PCMCIA card comes in 4 types - Types I through III and Cardbus and all have 68 pins but vary in thickness. Did i get this right? Excuse my…
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A+ preparation
Hey people, i am due to start the A+ very very soon however ive been doing alot of prepartion, i just been downloading all sorts of ebooks test cds, from Bittorrent. however if any of you have any good ebooks or any sort of files? ah before i forget is mike meyers books available on ebooks?
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Questions on bus speeds and other A+ core topics.
Well I started a new job and they are paying for me to take my a+, net+, and 1 mcp. So I am starting with the hardware portion of the a+ as most people do. I have all the basics stuff down and am close to obtaining my associates in computer network systems. I have created a document that I will print and use to memorize…
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Specific Details on SCSI on the exam?
Hi everyone, I am about to take my Core Hardware exam (I have already passed OS Technologies) in a few hours and I am extremely nervous. I was wondering, are there any questions on the exam asking specific details on all of the different kinds of SCSI interfaces? Such as, "What is the max bus speed on Fast Wide SCSI, etc.…
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Passed Hardware today!!
I passed the Hardware exam today with a 722. What a relief. It was my first IT exam of any kind and sure is nice to get that first one under your belt. Thanks to this site for all the great resources!!
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Whare to study questions in given scenarios ?
I just missed passing my core. On my report it tells me I need to identifiy RAM form factors and characteristics & speed requirements UNDER GIVEN SCENARIOS. As well as CMOS, choose the appropriate course of action in given scenarios. Whare could someone go to study these situations.
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Ram speed ?
Hi all, I am studying for the core hardware exam and am having a tough time finding a list or chart of some sort that will list the RAM speeds(Mhz) I know all the form factors,pins,bits, but just can't seem to find the speeds. If anyone knows of some lists or charts listing them I would truly appreciate it!!! Thank-you!!
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Official practice test on Comptia site like the actual exam?
1) Does it have the look of the exam? 2) On multiple answer questions, does it tell how many you need to choose like the official practice exam? Thanks in advance and gl to me tommorrow for the OS A+ exam!
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A+ Core Hardware Difficulty
Hi everyone, I recently passed my A+ OS Technologies exam, and now I'm ready to take Core Hardware this Friday (October 2 . I was surprised that everyone says OS is harder, because for me it seems easier than Core Hardware. My questions are, first of all, are there a lot of questions on the exam about original processors?…
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Taking A+ Core sept the 1st
I beleavie im more than ready to take this exam, tell me if this is a good way to study for it. 1) i got a copy of preplogic A+ core and took the practices test. 2) studied tech notes on here 3) i took a A+ cource in high school (2 years ago just never had took the test im now 18 i was 16 when i was in the class) Which…
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passed ore with a 672
i passed core with a 672 with the help of this site, thank you for everything, on to the OS portion!!!!!
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Chipsets!?!
Oh No!!! I was taking a practice exam today and got a question, I think, on a 480 Chipset, or something like that. I thought I was almost ready to take the Core. Should I expand my horizons to Chipsets to be prepared for the test?
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passed os
passed os today. not hard stuff but i had a lower score than expected oh well i passed though. all i used for study was mike meyers passport
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how long
should it take me to study for the hardware exam,doing a couple of hours a day studying????????????
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Core exam complete - OS to go
Hi all. I'm new to the forums. Thought I would join after seeing the great threads on certs. I took the A+ Core Hardware exam yesterday. Made a score of 646. Not as good of a score as I had hoped for, but enough for passing. I used A+ Certification Study Guide, Fifth Edition by Michael Pastore, published by McGraw Hill,…
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OS Test Last Minute tips?
*This was originally posted at the TotalSeminars board, but after a few days of no reply, maybe you guys can help* Hey guys, I'm aiming for the OS Test in about a month. Any last tips on what I should concentrate on in my last month of study? I remember something about Dr. Watson and stuff. My mock tests on the Total…
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a+, netowrk+, mcsa,mcse, comtia security+
hey there people just like to introduce myself, was studying at univerisity in computer engineering 2 years down the line, decided to take my computer certifications, and will be due to starting my a+ in a few weeks time, at a VUE practice in kingston Tolworth http://www.ukittraining.com/
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To Everyone That's Taken The Hardware Test
Hello, To everyone that's taken the Hardware exam, is it fair to say that the exam focuses mainly on printers and networking? Ive been browsing the various topics and those two topics seem to be the most talked about. I'm currently using Testout Sim to study for the exam, and I feel that I'm learning a lot but I guess I…
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what study guides do i need
im just away to start studying for the hardware exam and have bought learn key cbt nuggets and mike meyers all in one certificate 5th edition,is there any other manuals that i need to read cheers
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Certified
Took the OS exam today, passed with a 658. That completes my A+, now on to Network+!
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taking the core exam fridat night!!!!
taking the exam tommorow night, wish me luck and thanks for the great site its helped me with a lot of info that i needed to get deeper into. lots of usefull info!!!
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Pretty Useless Exam Alright
I'm about 2 months in to a 12-month Network Engineer Diploma program at the #1 career / technical college here in Canada, which includes A+, Net+, Linux+, Security+, MCSE, CCNA Certification tracks. I have 12 years of business experience including the last 5 in IT or IT-related roles. I have done everything except manage a…
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Can you pay in cash...
Can you pay for the A+ exam in cash? or does it have to be in some other form of payment.
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JUST PASSED CORE EXAM
i was so nervous yesterday, but today i passed the core exam with an 827... it had some exact question as the one in the practice exam of techaexams.net i'm very happyyyy just wanted to let you all know!
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Exam in 2 hours!
I've procrastinated this cert for so long and it's finally about to come to an end! I've already passed the OS exam last week. I studied like 12 hours on Saturday, 5 hours Sunday, and like 4 hours lastnight! I'm ready!!!! Good luck to me!! Thanks for the awesome site btw. It's been helpful.
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A + core passed
Hi every one today I passed my A+ core exam with score of 839. I thought it is going to be tought but it wasn't that much
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Passed both A+ exams by a thread of hair
I got 505 out of 900, with a passing grade of 505 for my Core hardware. I got 515 out of 900 with a passing grade of 515 for my software test. I don't know whether to feel lucky or unfortunate. o_O I logically went through each question, and I thought I answered most correctly but it seems my studying wasn't good enough. I…
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Added 12 questions to A+ OS practice exam
I just added 12 questions to A+ OS practice exam. We're now up to a total of 57 questions. More are coming up... www.techexams.net/coexam/start.php?exam=aplusos1 I added them at the start of the pool for those who already memorized the others.