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Stumped by A+ OS questions
I passed the Core portion last Tuesday, but was completely stumped on a handful of the OS questions. None of the study guides or practice tests seem to address any of these and the few tech buddies I asked were stumped as well. Can anybody provide answers to the following questions? [Removed by Webmaster] Any help would be…
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Multiple Answer Q's
i really want to know in the tests when we are asked Q's with multiple answers, if you get 1 correct and 1 wronge, or basically if one of the options that a choosen are incorrect does this mean that the answer is scored as incorrect or you get some points. ????
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taking my A+ O/S exam next week
I'm getting ready to take my A+ O/S exam next week. Wish me luck!!! By the way I'm a new person to this forum. :)
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[b]Two qestions might be tricky for A+os!! [/b]
Hi guys,It's me again been a while but always checking this great forum every day as always,it's been about four month since that i have been on the A+os exam seat but this time i think i am ready as ever for the exam of course with your help guys i have been working on the free practice and felt on two questions found it…
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Passed A+
I was originally going to take them today, then decided to hold off until Thursday. At any rate, I was at school today, and a little ticked to find two of my classes had been cancelled (leaving me with 1 class for the quarter). Since I would have had no classes on Weds, I dropped by the testing center to see if I could…
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What do jobs look at?
Hey guys! Just curious: do any jobs that you know of look at what you scored on the core and OS? Would that look good in the place of experience? Just wondering Sorry, don't have a better username! :D
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Fatal Error
while taking the A+ OS exam.. i came the last question and was about to find ou tmy score when i got this message "Fatal error: Maximum execution time of 30 seconds exceeded in /home/virtual/site3/fst/var/www/html/coexam/exam.php on line 18".. i consistantly get this message now.. i dont think its from my side.. however..…
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Unable to get past first question
Hello, I have tried A+ OS and testdrive exams and both times I got this error after the first question: Fatal error: Call to a member function on a non-object in /home/virtual/site3/fst/var/www/html/coexam/exam.php on line 70 Is anyone else having this problem as well?? thanks nutrageous
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Master Boot Record
In a multiboot system, is there only one boot sector, C Isn't that where the MBR and Partition table are located? Would Boot.ini be the Partition Table and NTLDR be the bootstrap loader in Win2K?
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What is the difference between SMARTDRV and Virtual Memory?
What is the difference between SMARTDRV and Virtual Memory?
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Aced A+ Core Today
Hi Guys, :D :D :D i finally done one of the Exams 2day (Core H/W). i Aced through it, i got a score of 1008. i dont even know if i even done all the 20 Q's before the servey poped up, it went so fast. i guess all the study payed of well. thanks to the questions in the prac exams on this site plus the advice on questions i…
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What is the difference between EMM386.EXE and HIMEM.SYS?
What is the difference between EMM386.EXE and HIMEM.SYS? It seems like they achieve the same objective. In another forum, it was explained like this: Expanded memory is a type of memory that old computers used to have in the 80's - modern computers have extended memory instead. Is that true? I know that EMM386.EXE allows…
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DOS Command :SET
I have downloaded Java SDK and placed in C directory. However to access any executable file in SDK, as directed by Sun, I have put SET PATH = %PATH%;C:\j2sdk1.4.2; in autoexec.bat file I understand the meaning and implication of SET/PATH environement variable. But could some of you please explain what do you mean by SET…
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a few questions regarding A+ (new user)
I have the mike meyers 2001 third edition. That should suffice correct? I bought it when it was the leading edition.. But.. time has faded as Ive read it four times and put the tests off.. I noticed that there is an upgrade comming soon 4Q 2003. What does that do if I take my test next week? Does it null and void my 2001…
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Kernel question
I have been looking for the answer to the following question for quite a while: Windows 98 generates Kernel32.dll errors. ____ should be deleted to correct the problem. a. System Folder b. Kernel32.dll c. win386.swp d. Windows Directory e. Reinstall Windows Some sources explain that it is Kernel32.dll since Win98 suppose…
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Getting it overwith
I was going to go for the CCNA, however, my employer (Strongly encouraged ) that I get my MCSA/SE before CCNA, I have decided that I would get the Comptia Electives out of the way first. I have been working with HW/SW for about 6 years so I don't really see to many problems. I think that I just need alittle brushing up on…
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New A+ OS section!
Check out this new page where you'll find the essential basic exam information, our corresponding practice exams and TechNotes and a link section for A+ OS only: www.techexams.net/co_aplusos.shtml The link directory contains some links already, and will be filled with more links later...
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Whew! I Passed Core This Morning!!
Well it's finally over!!! :D And I never thought I'd say this but I PASSED THE CORE!!!! :D My score was 862 and the passing score was 596!! I missed one question but who cares a pass is a pass right? Well now im off to the rocky road of the OS!!! :D :D :D For those of you sweating yourselves out, dont worry, the core is…
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Can I have your opinions please? Very Important!
First of all, before I ask any questions. I would like to say that I have been using the resources on this site for quite sometime now and have found this site to be very useful. I have and will continue to recommend this site to anyone I am writing the A+ Core on July 1st just thought i would clear a few things up. Which…
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score?
What's the min amount of points you need to get to passt the Hardware exam? Thanks!
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software prob
i got hold of the A+ Practice exams from Total Seminars but i can't get it to work with either winxp or win2000. Every time i try to run it, an error message 'Java.Exe has encountered a problem and needs to close'. What does this mean? I've contacted them and they've tried to help but they can't figure out the solution!
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OS Study Tools
Passed the Core and now preparing for the OS. As I did with the Core, planning to use Mike Meyers "All In One" exam guide combined with hands-on experience with the various OS's. Any additional suggestions would be apppreciated. thanks in advance.
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Passed the Core!
Just passed the Core...........now on to the OS!
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Taking my core tomorrow...
I am taking my core tomorrow.. I have read the Syngress A+ (an outdated version). I have used study guide from cram session (.pdf). ***************** I have taken the test on this site and, lastly, went over the ExamWise questions that came with my Prometric voucher purchase at getcertified4less. I already answered about…
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Upgrade to A+ 2003
I have a question to ask: If say I have my A+ cert already (which of cos I do!! :) ), am I required to take the exam again to reflect the new requirements coming in the fall of 2003?? As in more like an upgrade sort of exam....or is it optional??
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windows xp freebie
http://www.informit.com/promotions/promotions.asp?st={299FB730-0DC4-4A90-8D54-89447C010B0C} i haven't downloaded it yet, myself, but it may have some pointers.
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A Big Thanks 2 all u folks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I passed both core hardware and OS tech and it's all thanks to u folks!! Funny thing is I discovered this website only at the last minute and it made a big difference. Oh by the way I passed the exams last week...and now preparing for my network+ and guess who my companion study guide would be
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HELP!!
Well, I am glad that you all felt cheated. I however am sweating buckets. I've got three different study guides and they all seem different. How many questions do you get asked? I've been told that its progressive meaning that it starts easy, works up to hard and you could be done in as few as 4 questions. True?
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My Core results...
I may have spent more time scribbling my notes before the test than actually answering questions. No SCSI, No IRQs, No I/O addresses. Not even a laser printer question. Anyhow, I landed a 911 in about six minutes time. I used the Syngress text as my primary study tool. The practice exams here are a good indication of what…
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Figured out weaknesses
Well after sitting through a couple of adaptive and linear practice exams on this CD I have, I've finally found some of my weaknesses and they are the following: Memory in DOS and windows: Himem.sys, emm386.exe, different areas of memory and what they're called (conventional, upper memory, extended memory, high memory…
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WINDOWS REGISTRY DATABASE
What type of database is windows registry. Is it oracle,winword or some other type?
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Safe mode
Is modem and FDD drivers are loaded during safe mode or not? Please help
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conned!
I purchased the A+OS practice exams from a website called ACE-IT-CERTIFICATION, they confirmed the order by email but were supposed to add a link where i could download it. I've sent them an email of complaint but have'nt received a reply, its only been a few hours but what if its some sort of scam? They have my card…
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Vue or Prometric??
I already done my A+hardware with VUE n my question is can I do my A+os with Prometric center? At the end will I get my A+cert if I do A+ Hard&Soft with different center? :
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HELP!! Dual-boot blues!!
I am creating a dual-boot system so I can practice for the OS exam. I have a 20 GB HD that will consist of four 5 GB partitions, one for each OS; Win '98, WinNT, Win2K, and WinXP. I have already installed Win '98 and set it to active. However, when I boot to the WinNT CD, I receive a message stating that it could not be…
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A+ OWNAGE!!!
Wow I pass the test before my birthday tomorrow. I rule! But really, thanks to the people who made this site and who contributed to help out others like me. I hope this site stay strong in doing what they do best, helping! Ownage points 863 on the OS score board
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Taking Core Tomorrow!!!
Hi everyone I'm taking the A+ Core tomorrow I'll keep you posted and let you know how it went (and I dont mean braindumps!!) All for now. Gotta go brush up! Oh and by the way if you're about to write the Core be sure to take this site's practise exam first. It's really good. hey Webmaster, is it ok if i post links to other…
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FRUs?
Just passed the A+ Core exam. Missed a question about FRUs. What are "FRUs"? [edited by Webmaster: posting actual exam questions is not allowed, we are not a braindump site]
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Two Questions
Is there another word for mesh? e.g mesh topology If the ISA bus on a AT system in 16 bit then how much bits is an ISA bus on an ATX system? From what I know ISA only provides 8 or 16 bits, right? Thanks in advance! :)
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Hey what tools do you use
what are the differnt types do i need for a PC tech. Can I get them in a kit. Also what 3 party software tolls do you all use? Thanks
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Study guides
i'll be sitting my os test soon and i just wanted to know if there is such a study source or practice test questions that focus on JUST the A+ rather than outside it, even practice questions go way outside the A+. There must be like a study guide that explains everything you need to know to pass the test, i'm only…
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I'm a the beginning of A+ core & OS studies, Any suggest
Being a late starter as a techie, I am just at the beginning of A+ and Network+ and MCSE. As a mature individual (50s) and more into practical stuff as apposed to the theory, has anyone got any useful ideas on remembering what is needed? This old Bio-Computer never was much into this sort of thing but in a moment of…
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Transcender Adaptive Tests (CAT)
Hi There I'm spending the last few weeks before sitting A+ O/S doing the Transcender practice exams The Transcender adaptive exams have a pass mark of 958. How does 958 on the Transcenders compare to the 'real' pass mark (600)? Do they set it extremely high 'just to make sure', or is 958 on Transcenders comparable to 600…
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how to Remember IRQ, I/O etc
Hello everybody, i've just finished my A+ OS and HW training and am ready to go and sit my exams. But i still have a problem trying to remember IRQ's, I/O addresses, BIOS beep error code's in my head. Does any one have a way of easily remembering these, so if a question is asked what is IRQ 11 for example, you could have a…
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What I really want to know!
What I really want to know is why when asked: What type of connector is used for VGA and SVGA monitors? (question from this site's practice exams) the answer is 15 pin three row female DB connector. Why is the answer not 15 pin three row male DB connector. My focus here is on the genders :) I mean since the connector on…
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Differences between regedit and regedt32
What are their main differences? I think one is that regedt32 allows you to view the registry in read only mode while regedit does not. Also regedt32 is available with windows 2000 but not with windows 9x. It's also available with xp but I don't think XP is part of the objectives. Anyway, if I'm wrong please correct me!
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Taking the test for free
I heard at a local community college that you can take the two test for free?
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Did the new objectives start yet?
Hi everyone, im mostly a reader of this site (awesome site by the way!). Im just wondering if the new A+ objectives has been activated yet? Im ready to schedule my test, but I may take an extra week or two to review the new stuff over again if they are on the test. Thanks.
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Troy tech can someone explain
Is it the same as transender?
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DOS characters and commands
Does anyone know an easy way to remember what characters are legal/illeagal in DOS? Also, does anyone know how to remember which DOS commands are internal or external?
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WWYD?
Just thought I'd lob this one out to techs and budding techs alike. I get a computer today. No video, no beeps on power up. CD-ROM does power up and power supply fan is functioning. Owner says it just started doing this. I connected my known good devices- motherboard, keyboard and mouse- and got the same result. Oh, and to…
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Will be taking the OS portion in July : Suggestions or tips
My exam is July the 26th and I understand that there is an upgrade . I am studying really hard and want to do well . Any suggestions will help . :D :D Thanks
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Passed Both Exams Today
I passed both the Core Hardware and OS Technologies exams today. A+ certified at 16! I scored 1005 on the Hardware, and 943 on the OS. Note: if posting scores is against the COMPTIA rules, then please edit out the scores, mods. Thanks!
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Became A+ Certified Today!
Hey everyone, Just want to thank you all at this site for helping me to pass my exams. All the information and resources here have been invaluable. Keep up the great work! Starting Network+ next week - bring it on! AndyW
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Passed Core exam!
I got a 955! I missed a couple of questions. One about motherboards and one about printers. My study materials were practice exams from this site and other sites and sybex A+ complete study guide. Now on to OS technologies.
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Passed both A+ sections, but OS was nightmarish
I decided to do both exams today, as I'd always been revising for both. Managed to pass the Core fairly convincingly, but the OS contained various things that are not mentioned in either of the text books I've been using. Oh, well, still passed it; but my advice to anyone taking the OS would be to do plenty of extra…
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A+ Score
Hey all, Just wondering if test score means anything, or is it pretty much just pass/fail? Also, any study tips/resources would be much appreciated. Thanks kindly!
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Questions about A+ exams
I am going to take A+ exam soon. I want to know in the real exam if I can go back to previous questions if I have already clicked "Next"? I know it is adaptive exam. Another question is: From the real exam, can you tell if the correct answer is one or more than one? Does the exam give you radio button to select for one…
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New to the Site. Taking exams in a week
Hey guys, ive been reading this board for the past hour or so, and I like what I read. I am about to get b*tch slapped by about 8 or so exams in the next month, and need all the support I can get. I have been in extensive research and study since about January or so, and am about to start chipping away at the mountain…
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A+practice questions
are the practice exam questions on this site similar to the questions on the actual A+OS certification exam. And can someone please let me know where i can take a couple of practice exams before i take my test in 2 weeks
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Exam preparations
I'm giving myself about 10 weeks to prepare for the A+ exams before the 2003 objectives arrive. What do guys think about this preparation: A+ Certification Bible (ED TEDZ) A+ Passport (Mike Meyers) Learnkey Training and exam prep cd over 1100 questions. if i cant pass with this lot i may aswell give up.
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I passed a+exams on SAT 14/06/03
i got a score of 921 and i can said that the exams was not easy. I got a question on anti-virus does it really make part of a+ hardware exams? Next steps A+ OS Techno........
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just woundering
can u have the dictionary when ur in the exam room?????? or can u ask for one????
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Hello all.. Q about SCSI technote
Hello all. I'm planning to sit for Core on 6/26. I was looking over the SCSI technotes and I see something that may be in error: Wide SCSI SCSI-2 (devices)16 (bus width)16 bits (bus speed)10 MHz (Through-put)10 MB/s Wide SCSI as i understand is 16 bits (hence wide) but isn't the bus speed only 5 MHz? 10 MHz is "Fast" isn't…
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Passed A+ core, but OS is haunting me.
Hardware no problem. . software no matter how much i read i just feel that i cant take it in. Its haunting me . Any suggestions like the YMCA thing, for the boot process. That is worth more than gold to me at the moment. Any particular areas i should really pay a lot of attention to? Please help. I am due to sit the test…
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Passed the OS test by the skin o' my teeth!
Just wanted to post a quick thanks for helping me pass. I got a 640, but a pass is a pass! FYI-I got grilled on NT questions, which just happened to be my least strongest area. However, I was able to limp by the questions, so .... THANKS AGAIN!
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taking classes
I'm in school taking a Intro to Networking class. my textbook is the Network+ by Mike Myers and the class is 3 months long. Is this enough time to go and take the exam?
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Tips for OS Study
What do I really need to concentrate on for the OS exam and reality? When I studied for core I was told, by you guys and others, that memorizing IRQs, COM addresses, etc. would really help.....and it did! My target for taking the OS exam is end of July or begining August. I also have a lab with Win 98, XP, NT and coming…
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Passed A+ Core & OS
:P :D I just passed my A+ Core Hardware Exam with a 988 score and the OS with a 965. Now its on to Networking.
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passed passed
passed both A+ core and OS in same day; whew what a big monkey off my back.... self-study does work... for all of those still trying; don't quit......if i can do it; you can. my background was in the fine arts (MFA); was hard to wrap this creative brain around all of this computer lingo/logic and info.
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Intel CPU Bus widths
I'm kind of digging up some old stuff that people have said about pentium bus widths. Oldgearhead had a post where he disagreed that pentiums have 64 bit bus widths. I think he is partially correct. Also the technotes wasn't very specific about which bus width they were talking about. - CPU's have have two kinds of buses:…
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Just passed the OS and got my first certification
first of all, thanks for the great info on this site. i was so nervous when taking the OS part, be honest, i was guessing almost 1/3 of the exam and i can't believe i got even higher score the the Core which i was pretty confident when writing it. Well, anyway i know u all gonna say a pass is a pass, and i am happy enough…
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another duplex question
Well I recently ran into a practice exam question asking what the difference is between a half duplex and full duplex on a 32 bit bus. The correct answer was half duplex only pulls 16 bits at a time while full duplex pulls 32 bits at a time. I'm confused. I would think that: - half duplex on a 32 bit bus (or any width bus)…
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thanks!
i've been lurking here for a while and finally had to register to take the exams. the techexams guides were a good source of no-bs information. i passed the core with a 1024.... i passed the software, too. Thanks for the great (free) site.
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Passed Core Today!!!!!
:D :D :D I passed the A+ Core exam today with a 881. This was my second time (490 on 1st try). What I did different second time around: Book study was the same amount but I paid for some more practice exams along with using the free ones. I then spent 1 hour each day study the books. Then 2 hours each day taking the…
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Thank you
Thank you all for sharing your expertise on the subject . I plan on taking it in August of this year and I plan to be ready thanks to this site and the great work that you guys do ! :)
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Once more into the breech!
I will be taking the A+ Core Exam this Friday. This is my second time. I have taken (and still am taking) numerous practice exams.and am know averaging 95%. I have set up my own lab in my basement. I am helping out at work rebuilding (that's what they call it, in the Army we used to call it cannabilizing) their computers.…
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HEllO ALL
My biggest problem I believe for the A+ cert will probably be the printers and DOS . If you do not work or are familiar with these areas you will lose what you have learned . Any Tips on what type of Printers I should focus on . At my job I just add the printer remotely not actually Trouble shoot it . Thank you
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just barely passed
Hi everyone I really like this site. I have used it quite a bit. I passed hardware easy, got a great score, but had a very difficult time today for os. I got a 607, which was a pass, but I feel bad about it. I have gone back to school as an woman in my 30s and I felt I was doing great. I have got a good grasp of the…
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salary question
My question is for anyone how could tell me how a much a A+ tech makes. I looked at all the salary guides and I think it is just to broad. I mean I need to hear from the horses mouth how much techs make. I have a degree in management of Information Systems, I will soon take my A+ certification, and I just wanted to know…
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What OS do the ytest now for A+
Ive been a tech for 4 years now so not to concerned about the hardware side of exam...actually passed it 2 years ago but never took the OS side of things.... I think its time i picked up some certs a figured A+ would be easiest and a good way of getting used to studying again So now I'm just curious as to what Os 2000 XP…
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Os and was I stressed but passed
:) G'day from OZ, I Just passed the Os Today and got 932 better then my Hardware which I got 774.. I was really stressing and couldn't believe I passed I just studied using the comptia free pracs and one on this site and downloaded frees pracse too. I also read Mike Meyers books about 5 times.. and reading these forums…
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HELP I need some good advice!!
I am senior in HS and im 17 (18 in august). I have been studyin for the A+ and should pass it easily. I started messin with computrs 3 years ago and just have caught on to most things. I am in Cisco program at school for 2 years but im shaky on that still(its pretty hard!) but i also work for the school in a student…
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transcenders
can anyone let me know if they have any transcenders for a+ hardware exams that can be useful for getting ready for the test
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Networking help
I need networking help, someone help me on this area? I need to know everything, everthing will help so much right now. anything will do anything that is on the A+ exam anyone that got tips or anything that they had on the exam so far, anything that A+ exam trys to trick u and stuff like that or anything to look for on the…
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I NEED A+ HELP
Hey all !! I am SACANADIAN I am a new member. I am 17 years old just passed my A+ core hardware and going for my OS in 2 weeks. If you have any advice what so ever please e mail me or just reply..... Thankx !!
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What's your score?
I just passed the exams of both core and OS in the last two weeks. What are your scores? I am afraid my scores are too low to put on the resume and/or show the interviewer. Of course, I have work experience as a PC tech for over 4 years, so passing is a breeze but I would like to impress someone with something other than…
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Cost of Exams
Hey folks... it's been a couple of years since I've been looking at getting certified (landed a job and thought I didn't need it anymore so kinda let it all fall to the wayside... big big mistake). When I was looking at prepping, the A+ cost about 300 bucks to take both, the core and the OS. Checking CompTIA's site now, I…
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Hello passed hardware today!!!
Hello i passed the hardware portion of the a+ exam today and i was wondering what book/other materiels u guys suggest for the os part the sybex e-trainer i used for hardware portion was not very helpful.This site was a huge help for me the tech notes and practice test were excellent thanks again. Ryan :D
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Failed Core Yesterday
I failed my core test yesterday with a score of 580 with 596 needed. Does anyone know of a REALLY good software to use for studying?
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Just failed core hardware exam
hey..well. i just took my core hardware exam this morning and failed with a 509 out of 1300. Terrible terrible score. its really a let down because i took countless practice tests from all sorts of different websites last night, as a last review before my test, and i scored no less than 80 percent on any of them. so i was…
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Failed OS yesterday
I failed my OS yesterday with a score of 596 with 600 being the passing score. What do I do?
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Help with floppy drive question
Hi ya all, I'm new here and looking forward to take the A+ exam soon. I've been studying using Myers A+ All In One/Passport and sources on the internet. There's this question on the free ExamDrill test that asked for the name of the floppy drive power connector: The power connector on a floppy drive is called a: a)Berg…
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Important windows files
Can anyone give me a list of the important windows files and which versions they are associated with and what they do? I'm talking about the files like boot.ini and msdos.sys and others.
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exams
Anyone know where I can get some good free exams? any exams that would give some hard questions?
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Completed A+ Certification
Last month I cleared the Core part. Today, I sat for the Operating System. Questions for Operating System, I found, were a little trickier than the core. I had a hard time on two/three questions. Finally Cleared (Score 1005). Thanks to everybody in this forum for help!!! Now to Net + and then Java. I would appreciate any…
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Correct me if i'm wrong.
I just had a question from a OS sample test that ask, After installing 98 on a 13GB HD only 8GB can be seen. How do you fix this prob? Choose 2. A/ Reinstall 98 from the oemcd. B/ Install 98 SE with large hard drive support. C/ Use fdisk inside of Win 98 DOS prompt. D/ Reformat the hard drive overlay that comes with the…
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I FAILED my Exam this afternoon :( :( :( :(
I just tolk my exam 3 hours ago and I failed with a 292 and to pass was a 596 and it was a Adapitive exam. Everytime I get a question right it would get harder and some of the stuff I study were on the exam and some weren't like the harder stuff. But I was done fast and I also haded to pee lol DANG I should of peed b4 I…
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3 MORE DAYS!!!!!!!
As u can c that there is 3 MORE DAYS till my exam and im kinda nervous about it. And also stressed about it so wish me good luck!! I been studyin for like 5 hours a day for like 2 weeks I just hope that I pass and I think I will pass so wish me good luck and the best
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Question....
15. What is the minimum cable type for 10baseT? A. Cat 3 B. Cat 4 C. Cat 5 D. Cat 6 I think Cat 5 what do u think?