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A+ CORE
Hey Guys. I just completed an A+ class and learned things I didn't know before joining. There's one thing that this hard drive in my head won't retain, and that's the types of processors to types of sockets or slots. Is there any method to the madness? Is there a logical reason to these matches. To sit and memorize the…
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Best way to study
Hi all, I've been procrastinating on this one. I took the hardware test way back in February and want to finish this before I move on to another cert. But it has been a while since I've been thinking about A+ stuff so I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations as to study materials. I do have the transcender exams…
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Certified 13/7/05
Finally Certified.......most easier than i expected got 667, not bad if i say so myself......well wanna thanx all the staff, members n everyone who lent any support in anyway.....thank you all..... next got N+ followed by Security+.......then who knows what.....
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Industry standards synonyms
Hi guys, taking both sections of the test in ~34 hours! Just found you guys a couple days ago, and I'm glad I did. Thanks to all who have taken the time to make handy charts and important notes available to all. I have a question regarding how the A+ may use the industry standard specification to name something (connector,…
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Certificate
Do you get a Certificate when you pass A+ Core Hardware and another one when you pass the Software portion or do you only get one Certificate when you pass both exams? Thanks, JB
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What to expect to take OS exam?
Hi, I passed hardware exam last Wednesday. I am preparing to take OS exam soon. What is to be expect on OS exam? Thanks, Tom
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Passed A+ Core today with 675
Passed the A+ Core exam today with a 675 in just about 30 minutes. I took the remaining time to go back through and reread and review the questions and my answers.
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A+ Changing?
I will start my studying for the A+ this weekend and was wondering if the test objectives would be changing anytime soon? I heard that the N+ is changing at the end of this month. Thanks!
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QUICK STUDY GUIDE FOR 3 Week beofore A+
hell i am taking the test in 3 weeks i know there is books which i have to read i am doing that in training course but i want to know if there is any place where i can just review in 3weeks because i can read the entire book but i have lot of other things to do so i want to prepare for A+ in 3weeks any advice this is my…
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A+ level question for tech's
WARNING: - slight rant I received a call today from a colleague who was freaked out as he didn't know how to hook up a CD and HDD as the MOBO I had spec'd only had one IDE Controller. This guy is A+ 'certified'!!! I'm sorry, but this (IMO) is basic stuff! I'm not opposed to helping someone out (and I did btw in a…
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A question about the DR. Watson question
Which utility on Windows NT, 2000, and XP starts automatically and detects information about system and program failures and records the information in a log file. The answer on the quiz is Dr. Watson. But isn't it Event Viewer? If not, why not? Thanks in advance.
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A+ Test Core
First post here. And it is just to say I FAIL! by 15 points. I am bum'en! Worked for months Pre-test after Pre-test, studied. Got me on 3 net work Q's. Well I will give it a shot in 2 weeks. The Q's on this sit helped to
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Some ideas
I passed A+ back in, november last year.. it was difficult for me, first cert i ever took.. awesome test, very fun!! lol i had a course on hardware and OS, seperate.. just used the basic books that came with the class.. which i believe were thomson prometric books..pretty decent.. i have 8-9 years in computer hardware…
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A+ questions...
Im getting ready to complete my CCNA and I am thinking about the A+ sometime in my future. I scanned the first few pages of posts and didnt find the answers to my questions, so I figured I would just ask. In comparison to the CCNA, how difficult is the A+ exam? In comparison to the CCNA, what is the approximate study time…
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pass mark
I have read the A+ exam objectives, but can someone tell me How many questions there are and what the pass mark is?
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A+Certified Finally Done!!
I took my hardware part and scored 750 and on july 5,2005 i took the o.s and scored 681.Im very happy i finished it and now im finally certifed.I just received my comptia cert today through the mail and i noticed that the card has a diffrent look and so does the cert.I went to office max and had the card laminated for 99…
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Just passed A+ Hardware
I just passed the Hardware portion on the A+ Certification with a score of 846. I have to take a break before I do the Software portion because I am a High School Football Official and our season is upon us now. I will be studying and reading about the Operation portion as much as I can. Thanks, JB SUMMARY I thought this…
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OS ?
Does any one know of a chart or anything of that nature that differentiate the caracteristics of Win9x/Me, Win NT4, Win2000, WinXP?
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passed A+ Core today
Passed the Core, today with a 556, kind of feel dumb, because I studied for like 2 months, even going to school for it and I barely passed, at the end there is a different strategy that I will use for future test. I got a feel of what to expect for different test, I will just keep practicing with the simulation mainly and…
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OS on Wednesday.....
Taking the OS on wednesday, really nervous cuz OS is not much of my strong point, but i've been studying so i can only hope for the best.....
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Passed OS now A+ certified
Took the core in january and was scared I would not pass the OS portion. The OS portion I think was very easy (maybe because I prepared for 6mos). Any way I am now A+ certified now on to Net+. Wish me luck.
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Is this the correct exam
I want to sit for the A+ exam. This is my first exam that I have to schedule online. Is this the correct text? 220-301 A+ 2003 Linear Core Hardware Exam Where can I find a good voucher to use with an online exam schedule? (pearson Vue) Thanks, JB
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I passed the Hardware exam and when OS?
I passed the hardware exam with the score of 691 today. I am wondering how long I can wait before I take OS exam? And will OS exam be easier than hardware exam, I hope so. - Tom
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Taking OS tomorrow
I had to keep putting it off for various reasons (throat infection, death in the family, etc..), but I'm finally going tomorrow. I have been slacking on my studies the past couple weeks because of all the distractions, so I hope I'm still sharp.
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Backup Explanations?
Ok folks.. Please help me figure out the difference between a " Differentia "l backup and an " Incremental " backup. I know one doesn't touch the archive flag... Anyone have the Skinny on this topic..and maybe an easy way to remember them.. I get them CONFUSED! Thanks for your time.. Rob
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ExamCram2 A+ Cram Sheet
Does anybody know where I can find one of these? I can't seem to find it in the website. A link to there website would be great. Thanks, JB
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Practice Test on this site
I just took the 20 question practice test on this site and I missed the following questions. Any help on finding the correct answers/explanations would be greatly appreciated. Questions missed 3 4 5 8 11 14 Thanks in advance, JB
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Passed OS today.
I know alot depends on the test you get, but IMHO the OS is WAY harder than the CORE. Anyway I passed and from here on out if I'm stumped by anything the reference books are close at hand. If you run two different versions of Windows on a single volume, do you need to change boot settings in boot.ini or msdos.sys? How can…
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2003, will it be refreshed, and when?
I wonder if anyone can help me out. Will the CompTIA 2003 A+ qualification become redundant soon? Surely they are due to release a...2006 version soon?
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PASSED A+ CORE!!!!
HEY ! I passed my A+ Core Test yesterday with a 667...I was kinda disappointed when I saw the score because my goal was alot higher than that but I guess a pass is a pass right! I'm takin the OS exam in a couple weeks so I'm just going to prepare for that! I noticed there was a very large amount of networking questions on…
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Motherboard problems..?
Hi I have a bizard problem with my pc and a think this is my motherboard. When I press the power to boot my computer nothing happend. I cheked the power cord everything is well connected but my pc dont want to boot. So i swich the voltage of my power supply to 230 volt then I can boot my pc but I have a black screen on my…
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Failed the A+ Core exam... :cry:
I took the A+ Core Exam today and got 498 out of 515...Damn...I second guessed myself on two of em here and I know that the IRQ's stuff and Networking I ahd problems in...Might take it again..dunno really atm ah well.. One thing I do know the stupid paper dun give you the palces where you need help on here when youg et the…
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A+ Certified
I just finished getting A+ certified, getting ready to start MCSA, MCDST, MSCE, and N+. Which route do you think I should take first?
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A+ certified...
passed os with 808 lots of boot sequence and troubleshooting questions. little bit form each os.
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just food for thought
i need things like this, you are a good web admin and thank you for all the replies you give people they are very useful. although i have read one of your replies about how you shouldn't study too much before, and i know people are all different but i study for my CCNA and Network + up to the last minute before my test and…
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Printers
Does anybody have any good study material on printers since they seem to be the worse part of A+ Cert. and the hardest to study for? I know the tech notes mention printers but that doesn't seems to be enough since everybody seems to have lots of trouble with printers. Thanks, JB
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Modem Speeds
Do we really have to know all the modem speeds for the A+ test? Thanks, JB
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Taking A+ This Thursday 6/30
Hey everyone I'm taking the A+ Core exam this week and I just wanted to know any tips or advice you guys that have passed it could give me! I've prepared for about a month and I think I got most of it down pretty well except I think the Printers section will bury me alive! I also took a 2 semesters class at my high school…
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sys C: error message...
i gave my girlfriend a list of critical files and had her delete or corrupt them(frsh install win98->upgto win98SE). computer started up displaying a 'j' and a cursor. any thing i pressed typed a j. anyway io.sys was corrupt, she deleted all but 1 line in msdos.sys, and command.com +some not so needed files were missing.…
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I passed both A+ OS AND Core HardWare
I am so glad I passed I passed the OS first with a 585 Skin of my teeth, and the harcore I passed yesterday with a 556. I actually thought I did better on the hardware but I guess I didnt. I am now going to take a week off and then start studying Network +, I am going to find a mike myers book any suggestions? The network+…
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arp/ipconfig
if i want to trobleshoot a connectivty problem on windos 98 and view the MAC address for the nic installed would i issuse the ARP or the ipconfig/all command in MS-DOS prompt window
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failed A+ OS by 11 pts.
Took the test today, and failed by 11 pts. It was much harder than the hardware, and I feel that my study guide/textbook was pretty useless for study. My school vends the Thomson ProMetric A+ kit, and though the Hardware was great, the OS tech. was way off target. You could read the book religously, and still not be clued…
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online courses?
Congrats!
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Passed A+ Core Today..............
I am defintietly pleased considering I only took two weeks to really get prepared for the exam. There were many questions conerning printers, and very few on IRQ. I was suprised there were no IO ranges or memory locations. Most of it seemed to center on troubleshooting and upgrades. Now onto the OS!!
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New A+ moderator
I'm pleased to announce that we have a new moderator for the A+ forums. Her name is Plantwiz and she has been assembling/disassembling computers since the Apple IIe days. The first IBM's she had access to were running DOS 3.0 (and that was just released). While she has a strong background in horticultre (plants) her plant…
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Serial Ports/DB Connectors?
Are serial ports and DB connectors the same thing? If not what are the differences? Thanks!
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Are Technotes Sufficient?
Are the technotes provided in this site sufficient to pass the A+ exams, without reading any extra books.
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good to go?
got 173/205 (84%) on mcmce.com & mid 80's on mike myers tests
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Hi guys/gals
i take my A+ OS exam on friday i a bit worried dont know what to expect, has any one got any tips for me ?
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command line switches..
how complex are questions on switches? do they focus on just commanly used ones? im down to just memorizing things i dont & probably wont commanly use. i know all the utilities and most common switches, do i really need to memorize every switch for every coommand? /? does it for me + they all have basically the same…
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Passed Hardware now A+ Certified
Well Passed Hardware today, passed with flying colors, got a 880 on it, well off to rewrite my 290 on Friday.
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CompTIA A+ Certified!
OMG Im so exicited. Well I did it, i passed the OS exam this morning. Got a 682 on my first attempt. and of course i also got 784 on the core exam two weeks ago, which was also my first attempt. I am finally A+ certified. The OS exam was very tricky though. I remember wanting to kick myself a few times in the exam room for…
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Need Help With Study
I just started studying for my A+ using the Michael Meyers AIO Exam Guide Fifth Edition. My question is should I memorize tiny bits of detalied information such as the different packages that CPUs come in? Thanks!
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Taking A+ Core Tommorow............
I've been tinkering with computers for yearrs now and am enrolled at local technical college prusuing a degree in newtork support. Just wanted to say that I've found these forums and resources on this site very helpful. Hopefully I'm ready for this test tommorow. I beleive I've got a pretty decent grasp on the material.…
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I FAILED THE A+ CORE
I AM VERY FUSTRATED AND EXHAUSTED, YET DETEREMINED TO PASS THIS A+ CORE. I HAVE BEEN STUDYING A 2003 VERSION FROM PROMETRIC AND SCORING 100%. I TOOK THE TEST LAST FRIDAY AND IT DID NOT LOOK LIKE THE TEST I TOOK AND FAILED BEFORE. IT WAS DIFFERENT. TODAY I AM UNSURE OF WHAT TO STUDY BECAUSE THE QUESTIONING IS DIFFERENT AND…
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Finally took my A+........AND PASSED!!!!
Whooo!!!! After a long time in fear of the test...I finally took the A+ Core Technologies....AND PASSED!!! w00t!!! I was surprised that I got a score of 864!!!! Now for the OS section....any one have any helpful suggestions on what i should really concentrate on?
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Setting up and Configuring a Web Server
Need to configure and setup a web server, got no idea where to start, please help...
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Finally A+ certified
I took the OS portion today to finish my certification and got a 768! Now I can go one for my Network+ and MCP. Then maybe Cisco, but I started, Yay.
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A+ language?
is I will like to know in how much language A+ certification translated, because I speaks French and I will like to study and to pass this certification has to you it there somebody who can help me with French documentation?
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Passed both A+ 6/13/05
The hardware section was fairly easy, however, I found the OS section a bit difficult. Whatever the case, many thanks to the creators and contributors to this site!
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flash bios
after which of the following would you flas the BIOS program adding memory upgrading cpu resources replacing system board changing boot squence
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What score is passing?
:) I am using Michael Myers A+ Cert book.. and when i take the test.. it says i need a 800 to pass? Is this correct in reference to the number of questions that are in the test included in his CD (30) or something else. Also what is the price .. and where can them cheap? (discounts?)
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grade
What do u need to pass this test? I'm taking it tomorrow... I hope I pass it :)
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help!! sos
doing the exams again third time lucky..they even know my name by now!!!! 150 euros per exam!!! anyways when taking the exam i found alot is about troubleshooting with drives scsi`s etc...is their anywere or book that does trouble shooting ,when i purchased a+ study guide i found a lot of information but not enough on…
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Comments on passing Core Hardware today
I passed my Core Hardware test today with a score of 593. I don't know how the tests differ at different test sites, but in my opinion the test was rather hard and somewhat obscure. To prepare for the exam I used Mike Myers All in one A+ Certitification and Marcraft's A+ Certification Concepts and Practice. I used the…
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Need info on CPU objective.
I am trying to find the information for the follwoing objectives on Microprocessors. Identify procedures to optimize PC operations in specific situations. Predict the effects of specific procedures under given scenarios in regards to cooling systems: liquid, air, heat sinks, and thermal compounds. Recognize common problems…
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I passed today too!
I tested on the Core hardware at TechSkills in Memphis, TN today. I passed with a 786. I went the self study route using an older A+ study book (Osborne Study Guide 4th edition). I also have several years hands on which helped alot. I think I'll try to pick up a more current book for the OS since this book doesn't mention…
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I will be taking the OS Exam
On monday 13, i already took the core and passed it, and i am also Network + certified. Wish me luck guys. i will keep you all posted when i pass on monday
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A+
What do you guys recommend I read/study/take in order to pass the test? I take it in a few weeks and I am feeling a little nervous....
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Passed A+ OS :)
Well wrote the A+ OS today, and got a score of 736, not to bad that I didn't study for it. Didn't find it very difficult to write, found alot of questions on switch's, and boot disks not alot of questions on Win 95, or Win ME but a lot on Win NT and XP. Well off to write the A+ Hardware on Tuesday.
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Taking OS tomorrow.
I am taking the OS part tomorrow, does anyone have any advice? Is it harder or easier then the hardware? I have been studying off of www.mcmcse.com. Thanks
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IRQ 2 question?
I was wondering...Can you actually assign IRQ 2 on a modern era (AT+ ) computer? Or it it reserved for the Bridge to the Upper IRQ's and the device would actually be IRQ 9? If you tried to force it..Like an old non-PNP card where you use DIPS to change the card stuff... would you crash the machine or lock it up (or maybe…
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Bad omen??
Hi Folks... I have been eagerly awaiting my turn to take my A+ Core exam tomorrow (friday). Been studying every night and during work for weeks.. I think I have a fairly good grasp on things... Well..I go to print out my stuff this afternoon for tomorrow AM test... and Bam..it hits me.. June 02 is my test date...…
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Passed w/698
I was pretty nervous going in. I felt I had a pretty good understanding of the material, but I was a little nervous about what to expect (first cert exam). I definently got a few questions that threw me off but for the most part the exam was very similar to the study material I used. I managed to pass, completely…
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Passed Core Exam Today
Hi, im new here. Today I passed the 220 301 exam Score:784 (about 30 minutes ago). It was my first attempt. I thought it was going to be a bit hard but it was relatively easy. From what i remembered: Got a few questions on Laptops and PCMCIA, SCSI, Laser Printers, (Firewire b???) Well... its time to go study for the OS…
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Don't pay for the 'Bad Stuff'
Recently, I have been studying very hard for the A+ Core exam. I would like to warn everyone that there is a lot of miss-information available on the web. Watch for incorrect study guides and some very bad practice tests. Some of the worst must be paid for. Some stuff I have found: 1) Pentiums have a 64 bit address bus -…
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A+ certification?
What is the best study material to pass the A+ Core & OS on the first try?
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failed my first attempt :(
errr. i got a 461 ...today....i basicly got alot of networking and printing questions....witch was wierd cuz i guess there normally isnt allot...but whatever ...its not gunna bring me down...im just gunna study study study and take it in about 4 weeks
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A+ Hardware-Importants Facts
Hi everybody, I created this topic for all A+ exam takers. Do post about important facts that we need to know before taking A+ exam. Facts that need to be momorize before the exam.So hope this topic help out others in what to study and what to memorize. Thanks
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i passed hardware today!
im 14 and i passed hardware today :) i got a 574, and this was my second try. as some of you know, i took it a few weeks back but got a 470 on it so now i scored over 100 points more the second time and hardly studied haha hmm now to aim for OS, should have it by the end of the summer hopefully. -Nate-
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Please Confirm
This is extracted from A+ Certification For Dummies 3rd edition: At least 10 percent of the A+Hardware Technology exam is comprised of questions about processors, their characteristics, and their compatibilities. For each popular CPU (starting with the Pentium chip), you need to know its general characteristics---including…
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A+ Core on 25 May @ 14:00
Hi all! I'm really nervous on taking the exam on wednesday! I've been studying really hard for the test but i still feel like i need to know more!! For instance reading a previous topic it mentions someone having a question on memory size in centimeters! I would not have thought this would have been an issue or an…
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examcram OS question
Hello everyone. I could really use an explanation on this one. I am taking the practice test (OS) and come across question #10 it reads: The MYFILE.EXE is located in the C:\Test directory. To execute the file from anywhere, you... A) add C:\Test to the Path statement. B) add the line C:\Test\MYFILE.EXE to the CONFIG.SYS…
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A+ Core and A+OS One test or two?
Hello everyone. I am studying for the A+ Core right now, but evenually, I will take the A+ OS. I plan to use a Voucher should I purchase one or two? Do I have to take both exams the same day or can I break them up somehow? Thanks
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HELP WITH PROCESSORS
is remembering all the processors and the bus speeds essential to pass the a+ like should i stay up like for an hour tonight and study that or what? because there is alot of slots and **** and sockets ,,,,,and all the pentium and amd ,and cyrix processors and i fu**ing suck at remembering them
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PASSED A+ CORE!!
Hi all, took my exam today and got a 685!! i'd like to thank you all for the help!! moving on to OS now!! wish me luck!!!
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NEED HELP WITH DMA's...i have test tomarow on a + CORE
i have to take the test tomarow at 11.. i seem to remember all the com ports and lpt ports io's and irq,s but the dma's suck...i dont get it ..i cant figure out what i need 2 remember on that............can any one help me by telling me what dma's i need 2 remember if any? ..... this is my first try at taking the a + core…
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Failed OS
I passed to Hardware...but failed the OS by 70 points... there was question that asked xxxxxxxxxxxx any suggestions on the correct answer and on which study materials I should use.. [/code]
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Need to be steered in correct direction for the A+ exam
Hey guys, I'm new to the forum, so forgive me if I ask pretty frequently seen questions. I'm currently enrolled in a two year Networking Technology program at my local technology center. I took A+ last semester and have just finished Net+ this semester. I'm now Net+ certified as of Monday and realizing the importance of…
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Laptop: how to tell card bus from pcmcia
i have little hands-on experience with laptops, whats the best way to determain if a card slot is cardbus or pcmcia ? is it written some where or can i look for a certain some thing in device manager or something like that?
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Passed Core Hardware
:D Passed my Core Hardware with a 715. No unexpected questions, no surprises. A straight-forward exam which ran pretty close to all the practice exams.
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taking A+ core
after taking my MCSA, i am planning to take this A+, do you think that I can pass it on my 2 weeks of review... I am currently a Technical Support Engineer for 8 yrs now, and of course i am well versed in PC troubleshooting..... I want to finish A+ withnin a month.
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I have cleared A+ certification
.Hurrah!!! I have cleared my A+ certification with flying colors. Now starting preparation for Network+. Will provide feedback of A+ Hardware exam soon. Bye all and have a good day.
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Passed OS, barely
I passed the OS with a score of 543, a lot of 9x and ME questions and command line switches. Harder than I thought should have studied better but a pass is a pass. I also got a lot of XP,2000, and NT 4.0 questions. I used this site plus MS Press Faster and Smarter A+ Certification.
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need advice
I passed the A+ HW exam a few weeks ago. I'm studying for the OS exam now, but I've only had in depth experience with Windows Millenium Edition, which is what I have on my only computer that I got in 2001. I would like to obtain a copy of NT, 2000, and XP but I don't know the best way to do this given the fact I have only…
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A+ Study guide?
Hello, I just passed 70-210 a week ago and decided to get A+ out of the way. I bought the Faster Smarter A+ Certification book from Microsoft press,has anbody used this guide? How does A+ compare to 70-210?
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Sybex A+ Complete Study Guide
Ive been Studying for A+ Certification for 3 Months at my local university. The course is now complete so i decided to get some practice exams. Only, now i realize that most of the questions had me guessing. Is it just me? .... or the book really suxs!!
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I/O Memory Addresses?
I like the following site but before my mind explodes, how critical is memorizing the all the I/O Memory Addresses? http://www.millbury.k12.ma.us/~hs/techrepair/IRQ.html I have the IRQ's and 6 common (so I read) I/O's memorized by charting them, IDE 1/2 LPT 1/2, COM 1/2. Any thought's? Everyone has been great and thank…
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Guess what?
I came back from the test just now. Full of surprises ... full of shocking questions ... most of didn't match any practice exams, even from this site. I believe, I had not bad preparation. But during and after the test I've realized MY test questions were for very very experienced PC technician ... not for me who has less…
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Opinions on books
Hello all, Just got my MCDST an I'd like my A+ to complement it. Any suggestions for good reading material? Thanks, Matt