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Server 2003 Questions on OS Test?
I passed A+ hardware test and am getting ready to take OS part of exam. Took advice from this forum and bought Mike Meyers' 5th edition "All In One," as well as using free practice exams, etc. Although expensive, I think I'm going to buy Transcenders practice tests and flash cards but when I tried their demo, was suprised…
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Passed A+ OS today!! Now A+ Certified!!!
:D The test was actually easier than I expected but still had seven questions that made me stop and think and only 3 I wasn't sure about my answers and one I had never seen in all the studying and practice exams. I used A+ All in One, TestOut (former employer bought them for me and let me take them), Preplogic and…
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Keyboard not responding at startup! How do i enable my USB?
i have a 256md pentium 3 machine running on winxp. three weeks ago it stopped showing the keyboard lights when it starts up and says "press F1 to continue or DEL to enter Bios", but then i cannot press the keys because the keyboard is not recognized (it seems the PS/2 port is burnt.) How do i enable USB at startup, when i…
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Any opinions of Cramsession study guide
I just passed my A+ Core this morning, and now I am moving on to the OS part. I came across an offer from Cramsession to download the PDF of the study guide for only $9.95. Anyone used them? Is this guide even worth the $10, or can you recommend a better source?
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From those who passed the A+....
Which one do you think a newbie should take first - hardware or OS?
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advice appreciated
I am currently a senior at Pitt majoring in Information Science. However, I am really interested in IT. I purchased an A+ exam study guide and lab book and am preparing to take the exam. Should I take the exam without having any real work experience in the IT field? Any advice from the voice of experience on when to take…
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Error windows when shutting down computer
Hello, everyone: How are you all doing? When I was shutting down my computer, I have an erro program window said systems shell extension, then after what it was doing, It had end program or cancel so I chose end program. Then had DDE server window ending program, I clicked end program after it is finished. Why are these…
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A+ plus ? hmm
I'm new (old college student) to this forum and am planning to take both tests in the same day. Is that a good idea or should I give myself a couple days space? I'm thinking that It'll be pretty fresh on my mind. I'm studying Thompson's A+ Guide to Hardware & Software and PC and repair maintenance 3 books. any advice
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Recommended books to study for the OS exam
I passed the core last week and primarily used Mike Myeres 4th and 5th edition books to study for the exam. Besides these books, are there any other books you guys recommend? In his 5th edition there is only like 5 chapters which cover the OS section..I can probably go through those in a few days but would reading those…
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Passed A+ OS
Passed OS today so that it took Core 4 weeks ago , thanks once again to all on the forums for the superb info & good luck to all who are about to take exams . Army
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Question About OS
What is the minimum score to pass ? what OS is the focus or what should I focus on mainly ? Plan to take it in two weeks . Thanks all
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Internal og external DOS commands!?
Can anyone tell me which are the all internal and external Dos commands? I found examples ,few of them in my study books and test on this site,but I think I need a complete list! Next week I'll sitt on my OS test and I'm entering the "stress area" :) Transcender give me scores between 740-860 and on these site about 70-80%…
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HOORAY PASSED CORE !!!
Thanks for all of the advice and help from the site now on to the OS forums . My suggestion to anyone taking the exam , do not take it until you are ready and a score is just a score as long as you pass .
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wohooo passed os
Passed the os today i am now a+ certfied lol to bad i can't spell. i got a 620 on it which is a ok score, i know this one gave me a headache after i was done. anyway good luck to everyone taking the A+ and anyone who says it is easy did not take the 2003 part cause i studyed for 2 mos and thought it was pretty tough but i…
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Thursday I take Core !!
Still preparing until the final day of my exam . Any last minute tips or advice
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Passed core!!!
woohoo I passed the core today!!! I ended up with a 580 which I'll take, although I thought I did better than that.. Used Mike Myers 4th ed and the tech notes from this site to study so thanks to the Webmaster for creating them!! Next is the OS in a few weeks..does anyone know if it's easier or harder than the core? Cheers…
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Passed my OS....I'm officially A+ certified now!
It was a squeaker, I passed my OS with a 533 today. (I passed my Hardware last friday with a 577) Neways, I just wanted to thank everyone on this board for their advice. I am taking a Net+ course next year at school so I should be Net+ certified this time next year.
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hey i take the os in 3 days!
Hey i go take the os exam in 3 days and was wondering is there alot of questions on shortcuts for xp/2000. i was just wondering if i should study all the shortcuts for them! thanks
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passed A+ Hardware!
hello people, well passed A+ Hardware May 11, got a 665. I got alot of resources from this site. thx. C
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I passed A+ Core today!
After studying for two months off and on I decided I was ready. I used Micheal Meyer's A+ book (5th Edition), TestOut (my previous employer paid for it), and Prelogic. I completed the exam in 33 minutes and only had to stop and think on about five questions. My score was 768 which was a little disappointing because I…
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New user
Hi, i'm new in this forum. I:m studying for the OS eexam to become A+ certified. But i;m very nervous about the exam. I"m still reading the materials from my class, but it seems a lot to memorized. I put together a table with all the OS and "how tos" for each chapte. Do yuo think this will help, and/or should I study…
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A+ exam Preps
HellO guys and Gals i`m A+ certify and i`m currently teaching the A+ Certification could you alll direct me to some FREE exam Preps that is gear towards the exam Also Are there any A+ Trainers Out there ???
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PASSED! A+ OS TODAY!!!!
I just wanted to let everyone know that I passed my OS test today and I am now A+ Certified!!!!!!! :D I have waited to post on this site until I passed my A+. Even though I never not have spoken to any of yall that will read this, I have been visiting the site for a while and enjoyed seeing the positive responsives and…
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I Just passed the A+ Core Hardware Test!
I just passed the A+ core exam. I received a 692. Now on to OS. I'm hoping to take that within the next week or so. This is a great site, thanks for all of the resources.
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w00t! I just passed A+ Core Hardware
I just passed the A+ Core Hadware exam with a 577! The technotes on this site were very helpful, escpecially the SCSI ones.
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Think its hard but it isnt!
Had the OS exam a few days ago and thought it was hard as hell. Not so much the answers are hard but the question is. READ the question. Understand the question before you even look at the answers. If you dont understand the question after two reads, mark it and go back to them at the end. How can you choose and answer if…
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Some OS questions
I took and passed my a+ core today (barely). Im reviewing over some OS questions and I am stuck on a few. Windows XP, when a questions asks windows requires how much memory? Would I answer 64, which it can run off of or the 128 that it recommends? I guess just one question, thx.
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New to forum and need help with processors
Hi all i just stumbled across this forum and have been reading for past hour and im very impressed with the help u all give each other. The first day back to work this year i quit my jod and desided to take a I.T course i chose to go for my MCSA and MCSE http://www.ukittraining.com/subpages/careertrack1.htm im starting to…
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Should I study DOS, Win9x, 2000 & XP for core Exam?
I will be taking the core exam in a week or so and am wondering whether I should cover the following OSs or skip them. I am currently using Mike Myers All in one guide 4th ED and have covered everything in the book except for those sections. Can someone clear this up for me. Also is there a major diff. between his 4th ED…
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It compulsory to qualify for exam through tests
Can please someone tell whether we need to write qualifying test and what is pass perentage? because we at CIDA ICT RSA we qualify to write exam and pass mark is 80%.
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Using the All-In-One A+ Cert Book from Mike Meyers Question
I need to get certified this month and as I posted in another thread, I'm half way there because I passed the hardware test. Which chapters are the most important for passing the OS test? If I can get it down packed, I'm taking the test next week. I've fail it once already and had to wait 30 days.I want to cram so I can…
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test sites wanted
got any good free test sites doing test in 4 weeks
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POC!-BANG!---A+ is down!
:D Passed A+ OS today with 582 and next Network+. Any book,lab recommandation for Network+,please...
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passed A+ core
Took the core test today and passed with a 720 score which is a ok score not perfect. the test had alot of networking questions i got like 30 so make sure u review on networking cables and such. i use mike meyers 5th edition and this sites technotes and they both helped me pass it. i am on to take the os test on may 20 so…
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Primary and Extended in NTFS (NT or 2000/XP)
Just wondering, got an A+ exam tomorrow, and I haven't been able to find this information anywhere. Maybe it's just something really simple thats confusing me, but do NTFS partitions (especially XP/2000 but also NT4.0) still use the primary and extended / logical method of partitions or not? I just seem to remember that…
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Taking both exams on 7th May
Hi All Taking both the exams next Friday, Hardware at 10.00am and OS at 14.30 (lucky me eh!) think i'm pretty much there with the study, but if anyone has taken the exam recently have you any tips on specific areas to really revise on? Also is RAID covered in any detail?
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May 15 will be taking Core
Any suggestions wanted to know how many questions are actually on the test . Thanks for any advice or help . :)
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Vouchers
Where is the best place to get vouchers for the A+ exams?? thanks
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Practice Exams
Hey everyone - my first post, but I've been reading and you guys are very friendly and helpful. I'm taking the core on Monday, and am looking for some additional practice exams. I've taken the ones on this site, as well as those that came with my book (Meyers - all in one). Anyone have any links to some free practice…
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[b]O.S final thoughts...[/b]
This is my first post and I think I'll make this my online IT home. Ok, am in need for some final advice. I obviously have the last minute jitters- my OS exam is friday MAY 7th. I keep scoring between 60-72 % on practice exams (mainly MearsureUp practice test) and a few others and for the books...mostly A+complete 3rd…
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Getting Ready For A+ Core
Hey Guys I am getting ready for the A+ core, there is allot to cover, any suggestions on studying ? who seems to have the best practice test's, Preplogic?
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WHAT IS THE PASS SCORE IN A+
I am just wondering what is the score and the percentage in the A+ hardcore and the software. Is it like the practise exam?
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Joining the club!!!!
I'm joining the A+ ranks passing the OS exam today. I used the practice tests on this site (unfortunately, I couldn't afford the study guides and such) plus the A+ In Depth. I didn't pass by much but i did pass. I would also like to thank the person who came up with I'm confident I will command an A+. That was really easy…
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Any easy way to home study the A+?
I am having a hard time. Can someone tell me the easiest way to cram for the A+ exam I tried several ways I need some feedback ppl..........
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CONTACT for COMTIA please!!!
Hi guys I sat and passed both A+ exams 1.5 years ago and still haven't received my certificate. Can someone please give me a reliable contact for COMTIA certification center? Thanks in advance guys.
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How much is the test?
How much is the hardware test alone with no vouchers?
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New Trancender?
Is the new Trancender for OS going to be as useful as they say, or worth the wait? :
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VUE or PROMETRIC
I am about to take my A+ tests, and was wondering what would be the best test center to use in your opinions. Thankx.
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Passed the exam!
Well guys im new here. I recently started reading this forum to get more info on the OS part of the exam. I just passed the OS part today with a 549. I passed the Core with a 524 2 weeks ago (yea both crappy scores but enough). The OS was kinda easy at the begining then it started to get more dificult. Im going to work…
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Book Recommendations
Hi Guys... I was wondering if anyone had an opinion on Mike Myers Passport book or the Exam Cram 2 book?
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Passed A+ Core
Just wanted to give a thanks to everyone on TechExams for the advice and practice exams that helped me pass the hardware portion yesterday. On to the OS part. See ya.
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Passed A+ Core
Just passed my A+Core with 536 marks it was hard with some stuff that I would not expect , cant remember much at the moment but there was very little on addresses ect & nothing on binary , printers & networks went deeper than I thought . Army
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PASSED THAT SUM BEEYATCH!
Passed the A+ core test today. 568 score.. Seemed like an extraordinary amount of networking questions. 5-6 of them were on wireless. My only CPU questions were on the more recent cpus, AMD xp models.. Lots of multiple answer questions. I would reccomend anyone taking this test to make sure they have the most current…
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SCSI Through-put confusion
Ok...I'm studying for my A+ Hardware. After reading your tech note about SCSI, your chart is a little different from the one I'm studying. I took a class from New Horizons on A+ and here's the chart for "Study Types" that they have their study guide: SCSI-1 (Narrow SCSI or regular SCSI) 8-bits wide, 10MB/s Wide SCSI…
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anyone got the new updated sybex a+ text 3rd ed.?
How are you finding the text? recommend it or not?
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Exam Dodgy Software
About 5 of us took our exam today and all failed.. we all got 488-500. All of us thought that we passed but when the exam was finished we failed. We are MCSA and Qualified Technicians. What way are the exams marked. This could not of been possible, all of us failing.
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server crash
Can anyone guide me to a link on the basic steps to take when a server crashes? Thanks
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studying...
How long did you study before you took the A+ exams? especially if your a noob, how long and did you pass?
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need help with os
i pass the core nov and im studyin for the os.........i just got done readin mike meyers 5th edition and i still dont think im ready...........does any one know where i can get some other study guides???
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Loopback ping
On the Exam Cram practice test, it says that the loopback ping only verifies that TCP/IP is installed. I thought it tested the functionality of the NIC card as well. Is this true?
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Is there alot of XP on the new OS test?
Took the hardware and passed in November... :D Studying for the OS test, I know I have to take the new objectives and was wondering if it was filled with XP theory and stuff... Thanks to anyone who can help...
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Passed OS / A+ cert. now
Passed the A+ OS part today. And now have my A+ cert. Just wanted to thank everyone here for the advice and motivation. On to the Network+ now. Peace!
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Passed A+
Well I passed the A+ exam monday and wanted to thank all here for all your help. Would have been alot harder without your help. Call me a fan of this site forever. THX chuckster
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Trickey questions from A+ hardware
Just a simple reminder: You must know AMD processors: pin #, socket size, and speeds! If memory serves correctly, look out for 2100 and 1700 plus processors (but not definitely sure about the exact processors!)
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I registered for the test a bit unprepared.
I've started to study for the A+ a few times, and went through an A+ course about 8 months ago, so I decided to finally get off my arse and register for April 6th, but now I'm freaking out because I've been failing all the practice tests with scores just under passing. I know everyone says I should be passing them with at…
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value
Hello all. Nice site I am planning to take the A+ exams and I am currently studying...and studying....and studying. I'm reading A+ in Depth and taking many practice exams too. I am also about to tear apart a spare computer I have and get into the hands on aspect of it. Will a Cert make you more "desirable" for a position?…
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A+ questions....
I'm taking a+ core tomorrow and I was trying out the practice exam from test out and they asked some weird questions and Im trying to find out if they ask questions like that on the real test.... Question: Person from remote office calls with a problem and you give the solution but the person does not under stand what…
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Sitting A+ OS on Friday
Done loads of studying yet still feel worried after the hardware exam (I passed that....just). I got a lot of odd questions on that and it knocked my confidence............... only managed 554!! Anyone sat it recently who can remember anything out of the ordinary that my study material (Sybex 2003 deluxe edition) may not…
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Linear vs Adaptive
I just had a quick question, what is the difference between a Linear test and an Adaptive one. I was reading the new objectives and saw that the new tests are linear and was curious as to what, if any, additional chanllenges this will entail. Thank you in advance for any help concerning this matter.
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Any tips for A+ core or OS Test
will be taking it in 3 weeks and Congrads to all that did well . :D
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Passed The Core Hardware Today
I Passed the core hardware today with a 555. Thought I did better than that but I guess not. Well a pass is a pass! Now I gotta get ready to take the OS on thursday. Thanks to everyone on this site! :D
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Woot !
Passed with a 606. I thought i did better I was surprised they asked two questions on IRQs. LOL, I thought I flushed all that knowledge after taking Core Hardware, but I still remembered. :P other stuff i ran into: minimum requirements for 2000 how to setup recovery console how to make an ERD how to make a 9x boot disk XP…
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Passed 3rd time!
After two times with an identical score 512/513 today I passed with 630 and yeah it's feel good ,but I thinking about OS test and I hope I do not have to take this test,too ,3 times to pass... Mike Meyers's book David Groth's book Exam Guide +Transcender A+ Hardware test used to pass this test.
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passed a+
This is my first post on the forum, but i just had to tell everyone that i passed my A+ OS today and i am well happy about it (it was my 4th attemp-call me dumb if you want). Anyways i am now A+ certified. Cheers, see you later lads and ladies
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Passed Hardware (and OS) today
The test was much easier than I thought it would be. I got a 629 on hardware, and a 608 on the OS part. I used the Mike Meyers' All-in-one to study, and I think the key fact is that I read through it *twice*...once taking very thorough notes, and the second time I just "skimmed" over it. Without being too specific, here's…
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PASSED OS 3/20/04 CERTIFIED!!!!
:P CERTIFIED AS CAN BE INSIGHTS, BOOT PROCESS FOR WIN2K AND 9X IS A MUST OK PROTOCOL POP3 SMTP.. REMEMBER POP3 USES PORT 110 DONT FORGET.. THANK YALL.. NET+ HERE I COMES
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Boot Orders for 9x, 2k, and XP
HELLO ALL! During the last few weeks of my exam prep for A+ I have come across many different representations of boot orders, yet none ever have the clairification of which OS they are associated with. The YMCA acronym is great, but which OS? I already know that boot.ini is only 2000/NT/XP. IO/sys, MSDOS.sys, Config.sys,…
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cbt vs books vs in class training
hello everyone i'm going to be trying to get a+ cert. i'm debating whether to pay $400 to $500 for cbt from career academy, cbt nuggets, etc or just buy some of the books that other people have been recommending. or taking a class for a+ at local community college which is $800+. i have over 7 years of tech support exp and…
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Wohooo!!!!! Aced A+!!!!!!
Woohoo! I passed my Core and OS exam with a score of 900!!!!!! man I was Freaken myself out Roll on Net+ and goodluck to the rest of you peeps out there who yet to sit A+ :)
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I'm Happy that You all passed but what's on the EXAM !!!!!!!
I see every one leaving a note saying I PASSED . Well that's great. Now, maybe a few tips on what kind of questions to expect on the exam would be nice. I'm sitting here reading notes like: Hey I passed to day! Great Job. Wonderfull job. Good luck on your next test. come on people this is not helping anyone. Yony CNA, MCP
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Passed Core Today
Scored 673, not stellar but I'm happy. Tips for others... Read more than one source, my training provider gave us Meyers All In One 5th edition, but I also used Exam Cram 2 by Que. The last one has some really weird analagies (talks about race horces one minute and passing mash potatoe the next ), but was good nonetheless.…
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PCI bus and SCSI cards.
This is something that has confused me for a while... As I understand it, the PCI bus running a 64bit card has a throughput of 256mbps. If that is true, how does a 64bit Ultra320 SCSI card have a data transfer rate of 320 MBps? Thanks in advance for your help!
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Today I passed A+ OS .....heheheh
Thanks Today I passed OS,,,, 591. Lots of XP related questions.. movie on CCNA ( next week )
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Passed OS - some pointers
Passed OS today with 695, after passing Hardware (64 a few weeks back. In my case the difficulty level seemed to be about the same. :) Some things to remember about OS: Know your System Properties, esp Comp name and Advanced tab>Performance>Advanced settings Know system requirements, upgrade options and dual-boot…
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I now can add A+ behind my name
Passed the OS today with a 621. Passed the Hardware Friday with 631. Boy it is a great feeling to get both of them behine me. Now I can continue with my education (hope to get net+ and CCNA next). Good luck to everyone.
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Win nt Trap handling/ Exception handling
I was reviewing my cert course and ran across a vagely refrenced section on trap handling and exception handling used by Windows nt and I was wondering if this can be better expalined here. Also wondering if this is part of A+ or part of a more advanced course. THX chuckster
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devices per IDE channel
I was taking yuor a+ test last night and one of the questions was how many devices can be on a ide bus which I thought was 1 for the old ide standard and two if on the newer eide bus is this correct? Are am I mistaken. : somewhat confussed chuckester
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Question
Which one is it more frequently used? I think 1. is it right? 1.conventional 2. upper 3. extended 4.extra
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Riser Cards ??
I noticed that in the objectives for the Core exam you must know what a Riser card is. Can anyone tell me what is the purpose for this card and how it would relate to the exam?? Thanks a lot
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Did not pass the exam
I took the A+ hardware with the new objectives (and new format) last month. I missed it by just 14 points. I was P*SSED considering the amount of time I put into this. I'm used to being a bookworm. I had a 3.8 GPA in HS and 3.2 in college - i'm not adverse to studying. This is my first time taking any kind of CompTIA cert.…
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Passed Hardware today!
Want to say thanks to everyone who put together the technotes. They were very useful. Only scored 631. Thought I did better than that over all. taking the OS next Tuesday. Got to Go study :D
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A+Core and A+OS passed today! :D
I passed OS with 530 and Core with 540. Not very big margins but hey it's a pass :) I took both at the same day.
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CompTIA wrote me back about the erroneous question
I mentioned in my message about passing the Core exam that one of the questions didn't have a correct answer. I wrote to CompTIA through their website and today (2 days later) I got a reply. Basically they said "thanks for the correction to our oversight" and hopefully no-one else will encounter this question. I'd be…
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Today Failed !!!!! 512/515
Oh my GOD. I've never failed exams in my life. I wanna kill by myself......... I felt exam was easy but :
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Win98 1st Ed
My Computer hangs when it's trying to shutdown. I attempt to shut down from the Start menu and it hangs at the "Windows is shutting Down" screen. What do I do. I have been having to manually hold the power button in order for the system to shutdown. MS has a patch for Win98 SE but what about Win98 1st Edition? Your help is…
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windows or vendor's software?
My A+ book explains how to partition and format a hard drive using windows, and also mentions using the vendor's software to do this as well. I was under the impression that you should always use the vendors software for this task, but the book seems to only mention it as an afterthought. What is the correct way to…
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controllers
ive just got to clear this up... whenever someone speaks of a controller, whether it be a usb controller or ide controller, this is always a physical chip that is a part of the chip set...correct? thanks.
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I have a question on A+ core
Which os support Serial ATA ?
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Preperation for Core...
Hey, my name is matt (as my nickname obviously indicates). Yes, I am a new member (post #1). I am 19 years of age and currently attending a Technical College called ECPI. I just got done taking the A+ Certification class and am presently studying material from all sources(which brings me to this wonderful site). My goal in…
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Recommendations please
Hello folks, I passed my hardware portion the other day using the Dummys A+ book and the A+ Cram book. I didnt pass by alot considering I did a good deal of studying. My impression is that the two books and tests that came with the books didnt really get in depth enough. Any recommendations for the OS portion? The A+ Cram…