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Differential / Incremental Back-ups?
Anyone help with the above in layman terms (keep it simple stupid) just reading through my coursework and am not too sure of the difference they both sound the same? and where does the archive attribute come into it? Any help appreciated. Cheers Kweelo
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soaking keyboard in distilled/demineralized water to clean
HMMM, I have read in several books such as the A+ all-in-one, and a Sybex A+ guide, that if a keyboard get dirty, you can soak it in distilled/demineralized water and then let it dry for 48 hrs and it will clean out any issues caused by spilt beverages. I was very skeptical about this procedure. I have even heard of others…
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I PASSED!!!!!!!!
I just took the harware part of A+. It was easier than I thought. I really expected to see difficult questions. Well I scored a 906 and I just want too say that this site really prepared me ofr it. Thanks a lot. Now on too OS :D
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A+ certified but need help!
Hi guys! I just got a+ cert and I am working on net+ but I wanted to find a job as a pc tech so I can get some experience but I dont know where to look for it.I have been trying in internet but they say you need experience but how can I get experience if I dont get a job,does anybody know a way how to find a job or can…
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Passed OS, worried over nothing
Well i just got done taking my A+ OS test. scored higher on the OS then i did on the Core test.. scored a 864 .. Now its on to study for my MCP since i am done with that class.. Anyone got any good pointers or good info that i should look at to study for it? I would also like to thank everyone on this site. namely bellboy…
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????HUH???? Someone help
I was on xxxxxxxxxx.com and I was doing the practice exams and this question came up. Which interrupt is cascaded to provide interrupts 9 through 15? A 2 B 1 C 3 D 4 they r talkin about IRQ's right? the anwear is 4 but I thought it was 2 I just don't get this question can someone help plz?
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Is my score good??
Hello everyone, I just tested today and passed both the Hardware and OS tests. YEAH!! But I don't if my scores are really that good or not. The first one was easy. For the 220-221 Hardware, I scored 872 out of 596 in 20 questions. The second one I was scared! For the 220-222 OS Technologies, I scored 674 out of 600 in 30…
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Number of right answers to pass A+ test?
Does anyone know the amount of questions you can miss on the A+ and still pass? I dont really understand the scoring method used for the test.
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Power Supples/ and related
Hello Good morning everyone! I need help with power supples and what Omps and Amps and stuff like that, can anyone help me? I can't find anything on the net about this. also Just wounderin is this going to be on the exam or is this just good to know? o btw is ESD on the exam also?? Thanks
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Stress
I know there could be alot of stressed in to this exams and being a tech, Im woundering what's the best way to get stress down? any help?
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New and Confussed User
ok i think i need to explain more. i have knowledge enough to do my job in tech support and i can do my job very well. i just don't personally feel like i know all that i can to know to better assist my clients. it was great that people were open and honest with me. i would like to get my hands on a copy of the A+ book. so…
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Being prepared made things easier.
Sat my Hardware exam last week and successfully passed with a score of 823 which i thought was pretty good considering i only got to see 20 out of 30 questions.I was pretty confident i would pass. I booked for my OS exam and all week i have been stressed out and not very confident due to the fact i see myself as a hardware…
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Power light on Tower is solid Red
I stopped by a friends house and his girlfriends computer wont even come on. The light in the front is a solid Red. Nothing on the screen and the machine doesnt seem to be making any "Normal Running Novice" fan, etc. Off hand I told him that it sounded like a Power Supply Issue; and that it may need to be replaced. If not…
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Passed O/S got my A+!!!!!!!!
finally plucked up the courage to take my O/S (passed my h/w with a 797 two months ago) and passed with a 854, well pleased bring, on N+ this site has been great for research, keep up the good work and i will try to contribute and help those that have helped me!
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Passed OS Exam
I passed the OS exam with a score of 836. I am very pleased. Thanks for all the valuable help on thsi site. Now onto Net+.
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I Passed :D
That was easier than I thought but then again I REALLY hope they reword some of those questions after the new objectives because some of them are confusing. Anyways now onto the OS exam. - Phil
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types of exams
can anyone tell me about the types of A+ exams you can take. I heard there was an adaptive one where there are minimal amount of questions compared to the 70 odd you get with the other one
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AT/ATX
Just wondering if there is a good guide which describes the differences between the 2 since I am still a little vague, and I am taking the test on Thursday :D . - Phil
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free exams?
is there any other exams on hardware that I could use on my coming up exam : and plz only hardware :D
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Sharing Folders
Hi I have two computers netowrked together in different rooms. They are both running xp and I would like to know how I can get them to share folders and files. I have tried the right clicking and then the sharing and security option. Still when I put a folder in the supposedly shared folder, the other computer doesn't see…
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Brushing UP!
Hey Im woundering if u any of u guys give me some info, that would help me so much, ok there what I need POST ERRORS- like 4xx, 5xx, and 24xx VLB? if that's anything a chart of the CPU's EX: 16 bit word size, 8bit data path and some info on ROM Bios Shadowing Thanks
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network +/ A+ Core hardware
Isn't network + and A+ core hardware the same : or has some of the stuff in it : well in my A+ book, it has networking stuff in it but it isn't hardcore in to networking can someone explain to me that there is a network + and there is networking in the A+ book : Thanks BTW its my 1st time here :)
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A+ core: SCSI table
Hi! I noticed an unclear entry in the third item down from the top: Mode: Fast SCSI Spec.: SCSI-2 - Bus Speed: 5 MHz Through put : 10 MB/s The note at the end read Fast = 10 : : : Shouldn't the table state: M: Standard SCSI S: SCSI-2 B: 5 Tp: 5 and M: Fast SCSI S: SCSI-2 B: 10 Tp: 10 This is just my thought. If someone…
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I passed! Study bugs read this.
The good news is I passed both exams. The bad news is 99% of all the study materials I have studied was not even on the test, nor any of the practice test materials. I had to wing most of it. I wont **** any questions but here is what was NOT on there. COM ports, not on there. IRQ's not on there. I/O addresses, nope, not…
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Passed A+ Core
Well i finally took my A+ core.. Blew it away. i guess i was more than ready for it. Had a couple questions i wasnt quite ready for. Like the amount of DMA channels on an AT board... lol.. even though i knew it.. but still. Now its time to study for my OS test.. but i am having a hard time retaining or keeping my mind…
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Changing IRQs in Win2K
Does anyone know why the Change Setting button is always disabled in Device Manager > Device > Resources? How do you change system resources in Win2K with this button disabled? I am logged in as Administrator too.
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Map Network drive
When I right click My Computer/Network Icon, I get Map Network drive. I would appreciate, if someone explain the significance and use of it. Thanks in advance. Jit
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Taking the A+
HI, i am new to this site and so far i really enjoy it :D . Anyways, I have completed courses for the A+ core at my training school and currently I am studying to take the exam. When is the right the right time or how do you know when you are ready to take the exam :
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scandisk and chkdsk?
Hey everyone can anyone list what operating systems have scandisk and which ones have chkdsk. I have the core out of the way and take the os tomorrow and for some reason forgot this. If I remember right windows 2000 brought chkdsk back but i want to be sure. Thanks a lot...this web site is great.
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Short Between cas an Mobo.
Hi Could someone please tell me what is meant when people say there could be a short between the motherboard and Case. What actually causes the short and whats the diagnostics and solutions etc.. Thanks
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Family Put A+Cert to first Test.
I recently earned my A+ Cert- and my family member has a computer problem: When they turn on the computer they have a black screen with the text "Invaild System Disk..." (and there is no disk in the A: Drive). The first thing I said was that its the MBR. Or they have corrupt or missing system files. Oh yeah- their using…
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System Bus Speeds
Hi all My first post to this forum. Great site by the way, real nice atmsophere! (does that make sense? :D ) Anyways, how do I change the bus speed of the system board. Thanks!
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A+ Test
What is the test really like, i just took the net+ test and passed it. I know net+ is harder than the a+. i am currently taking practice tests on test out and measure up. but how much harder are those than the actual test? i know my stuff, but i am having a hard time on these practice tests.
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My A + test preparation: Core completed
I am in early 40 and decided to change career from manufacturing to computer. Though I have extensively worked on computer application such as Words/Excel/and sometime Access, I have never seen inside of a computer. This is true till date. I have never opened a computer case. My A + preparation has started with Meyer AIO…
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Win2K convert command (Fat32 to NTFS)
I loaded 98SE WIN2K on a dual boot system on a spare hard drive to get ready for the OS exam. The hard drive has two partitions, 98SE is loaded on the first (C:) and Win2K is on the (D:). I loaded Win2K with Fat32 so I could use the convert command to change the D: partition to NTFS. I entered the following line in at the…
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Passed A+ Core tgis morning
Thanks for all the help and the Tech Notes. I passed with a 974 this morning. I think I missed one question on the 2.1 Objective. I guess I have been working on computers for so long that I have my own way of doing things regardless of what the book says, it's hard to break old habits. This is the first adaptive test I…
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ESD and ECP Questions
Question #1 My book says that as little as 80 volts can harm an IC. All the practice tests I've seen say it should be 30 volts. Question #2 My book says that a human can not feel a static transfer less than 3000 volts. The practice tests seem to vary on the correct answer. Some have been as low as 200 volts. Question #3 It…
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SCSI Raid
I think I have a good handle on SCSI drive specifications but do I need to know all the levels of RAID. My book has nothing on the subject so I suspect the answer would be no. I have seen some of the free test questions on the web that ask about this. I wish I had found this site earlier, it might have saved me some time.…
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OSI Network Model
: Do I need to know the OSI network model. The book (A+ Complete Study Guide by David GrothDan Newland) has it in the A+ Core section. My teacher has told use we do not need to know this information. I have looked at the Comptia objectives but it does not mention OSI. Thanks.
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Failed A+ Core Exam
I took the Core exam this a.m. and failed with a score of 490. I was a little upset . I saw some questions I understood but I didn't understand the answers. : I blamed the books at first but when I checked them later they had the answers ! So this was my learning experience and I am thankful. I now have a good feel for…
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Passed A+ Core
I scored 929.... Thanks to TechExams for their study guides and practice exam. They were a great help.
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Passed A+ OS Exam Today
I got an 688 out of 600, very happy because I was worried. This site is helpful, The Transcender program give me the confidence that I needed along with two other study programs and my text. I studied-ISBN 0-619-12003-7 the text also includes Windows XP it's easy to read. I liked it better than M. Meyers Third Edition (I…
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info needed 4 2003 objectives
hi all. i know there are only minor changes in the 2003 object, but i would like to buy a book on exam cram. The problem is, is there a book with the new objective update. if there can you pls post it here for me so i can buy it. or if any 1 knows othere exelent sites like this where there is exelent braindums or…
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i need help
i am plaing to tack the os on munday and i need some last minut study matereal.
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Adaptive test question
I just took the Core test this afternoon. I thought that it was supposed to be Linear, but it was Adaptive. While reading my final score printout, it says "Answering all questions correctly would give a candidate a very high score, but not necessarily a 1300." Well I got a 1016, so how do I figure out if I missed any…
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Drive Letters
O.K. Now I'm really starting to get conflicting information. Let's say I have two IDE channels, two ports on each channel. On my primary IDE channel I have a Hard Drive set to master and a CD ROM set to slave. On my secondary IDE channel I have another Hard Drive set to master and a CDRW set to slave. Now, according to…
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SCSI BIOS?
Okay, I was recently taking a practice exam and it mentioned disabling a SCSI adapter's BIOS. This is driving me crazy. In what situation would I do this?
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Passed Core and OS, Thanks
Passed em both, feels great. This place was a great help, that to all keep up the good work..
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Passed Core Hardware
I just passed the Core Hardware portion of the A+ Exam :D . In about two weeks I'll be writing the software portion. I must say this site was a tremendous help and an excellent source for information.
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I passed
I passed the core. Now next is OS. My slowest part. What are some good online study materials for OS besides this site??
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Is there a deadline?
If I understand correctly, the exam objectives will be updated sometime in the third quarter of the year. My question is: When I pass the Core exam prior to this, do I have to pass the OS before the change as well? According to CompTIA: Mix and Match Candidates who have already passed the existing A+ Core Hardware or A+…
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safe mode vs. last known
In what situation would I boot in safe mode vs. last known?
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PASSED
:D I Passed the Core exam this morning. Thanks for all the helpful info on this site. Taking the Software next week.
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Chapter Exams importance
Hi, for all the people who have already sat the CORE exam, is the chapter exams questions the same as the final exam questions or similar to them. i am doing A+ through Cisco (HP) IT Essentials. i have found this site to have great info.
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Taking A+ Core in April
I am taking the Core exam 2 April at 9:30 am. I have taken 100s of practice exams. Some days are great somes are . Any suggestions? (I'm sure you never heard that before )
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Passed OS today
Passed OS today and it was quite easy. Was surprised by this. For those on the way to taking the test you might try this testing software (and can also get vouchers here too) https://www.dalidesign.com/ I was really unhappy with many of the testing softwares I was using. Between this and the testing I found on this site I…
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passed os today
hi all i just passed the OS exams today i got 1059 and i took the core last month and i got 1058 i only missed one question on the whole certification thank to all
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I failed the A+OS i need some advice
Hi guys, before i would like to thank you all on this site it's a great job you're doing there keep it up, with a great dissapointement i am telling you that i've failed and i am very embarassed to tell you that about the score it's below the expectations, i've scored only 347 on 600,instead i have been preparing a lot for…
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Slipped by OS today!
I found that after studying: 1) Myers/ Tracy A+ Passport. 2) Sebex A+ Complete (220-202). 3) CBT Nuggets OS (220-202). 4) Trancenders OS (220-222). I struggled quite a bit. I would guess only about 1/2 of the questions were covered by the above materials. Of course, I'm an old mini-computer tech, and I have always found PC…
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What are the backup methods?
What are the backup methods and differences between differential and incremental backups? I am taking the OS exam on tuesday I already passed the core last month with a 1054 and hopefully i will get 1300 on the OS hopefully if some body could give me the difference between all the backup methods that would be great thank…
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practice simulations for a+ core hardware test
Doeas anybody know where to find some good/any simulations to prepare for the test?????
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magnetic screwdrivers
Hi there! I was told that some techs in the field use magnetic screwdrivers to work on PCs. Is this acceptable? According to what I've read, it isn't and could be dangerous to your data. Also, I was wondering what the advantages are in partitioning your harddrive as a dynamic disk? Where would you use this? thanks, Kris
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AT modem commands
The practice exam on this site questions AT commands to control modems. I guess my question is whether or not I'll see AT commands on the 221.
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pass core looking for OS
yesterday i passed the core with a 1054 i almost doubled the passing score i missed one question on objective 2.1 any body know some good sources to study for OS and what should i be looking for, so far i have been reading 2 books and i have some practice questions thank you
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Printers and COM ports?
If I understand correctly, If two devices are using COM1 and COM3 there could be a conflict. But I was taking a practice test and I got this question: If COM2 and LPT1 are already being used, which of the following methods could be used to connect another printer? A. Printers only use LPT1 B. Install another printer card…
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IDE cable
I noticed that among all of the cable lengths I have read about, not one mention of the IDE cables max. length. Does any one know what it is? I think it is 18" but I'm not sure.
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System board extension for PnP BIOS -Code=10/ Transcender?
I'm studying for my A+ OS Exam and what do you know I got an beside the System board extension for PnP BIOS in Device manager . -I tried uninstalling and reinstalling it , that didn't work. -It's driving my crazy cause I'm going to be a tech in the near future but I can't fix this one issue. The OS is WINme. I know after I…
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Which exam is more difficult?
Is it the general consensus that the OS exam is harder than the Core? I would think the opposite due to the extensive memorization of numbers: CPU speeds, bus speeds, cache sizes, cable lengths, number of pins, etc. After all, aren't we already familiar with most of the basics of OS's?
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Gigabit Ethernet
I noticed Gigabit Ethernet isn't covered in Meyers' book. It also doesn't give many details on fiber optic ethernet. Does anyone know the bandwidth of 10Base-FL and 100Base-FX? Connectors, Cable, etc.?
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100BASE-T
If I understand correctly, 100BASE-T4 has a transfer rate of up to 100MBps using CAT-3 cabling which has a maximum throughput of 16MBps. How is this possible?
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Help!!!
Ok I think I found some wrong info in a book so want to make sure I am right. A POP3 is for incoming email An SMTP is for putgoing mail Is this correct?? Ok next question... Lets say there is a problem and you cannot get to your email... Would you not go to the POP3 server by using it's IP address?? Thanks guys!!!
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Bad question? Bad answer?
Is this answer incorrect? What is required to upgrade a Pentium II to a Pentium III? A. A Pentium III processor and a new motherboard. B. A Pentium III processor is all that is needed. C. A Pentium III processor and a BIOS upgrade. D. A Pentium III processor, a BIOS upgrade and a new controller chipset. The program says A…
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Any good books for the OS exam?
I'm currently studying for the OS exam. Right now I'm using Myer's A+ All in One 4th edition/Passport books. Some people said that Myer's books are good for the A+ Hardware exam but lacks information to be a good OS study source. Can anybody recommend better books out there? Thanks.
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CDFS??
Windows 2000 supports FAT16,FAT32, NTFS and also CDFS?? Yet everytime I take a practice test with the exception of one, they only mention FAT'S and NTFS... Is there a reason why most practice exams don't mention CDFS and on the test will it ask for CDFS???
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A+ OS Technologies Question #8
Question #8 says that MSCONFIG in Windows 98 brings up Winstart.bat for editing. In my system, it does not. Should this be a cause for concern?
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Passed OS!
Wooho! I passed the OS exam with 908! Finally I'm A+ certified. Feels like a real tech today . Among the questions that I got are FAT limitations, WNT/2K troubleshooting, some W98 questions but none of those DOS memory questions. So..what's next? I guess I'm gonna go for Net+ or i-Net+ cert. Both are pretty interesting.…
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OS exam on Tuesday
OMG..I'm taking the OS exam tomorrow(Tuesday 2/25). Got butterflies inside my stomach. I really need a sleep right now. Can't study no more. Wish me luck...
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Taking Hardware Monday
Any words of wisdom?? Anything I should look for??
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comptia have published details of the new a+ objectives
http://www.comptia.org/certification/A/upgrade.asp comptia have published the new exam objectives for a+ core and o/s and, if i am very much mistaken, it looks like old and new objectives can be mixed to obtain certification. there do not seem to be many earth-shattering additions to the objectives ;)
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INT-13 Extentions
According to Meyers, INT-13 extentions support HDs up to 137GB. What form of sector translation are bigger HDs using?
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Anybody know any good voucher websites to use?
Does anybody know what voucher websites are good to use? Does anyone know if this voucher site is good http://www.store.yahoo.com/advanced-technology-group-atg/?
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comptia have published details of the new a+ objectives
http://www.comptia.org/certification/A/upgrade.asp comptia have published the new exam objectives for a+ core and o/s and, if i am very much mistaken, it looks like old and new objectives can be mixed to obtain certification. there do not seem to be many earth-shattering additions to the objectives
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Passed the exam...
I passed the CompTia test... got a 718. Not as good as I had hoped, but still passing. I just have one thing to say: w00t.
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CPU voltages
Does anyone know where I can find an "official" list of CPU voltages? I have searched online but it seems as if most of the lists I find contradict each other. I have already tried the intel link: http://www.techexams.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=787#787
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Chips anyone?
I noticed that Meyers' book doesn't cover specific motherboard chipsets, I am familiar with the architecture of the motherboard, but should I know my chipsets for the exam?
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Getting ready to take the OS exam!
I've been studying for about 2 weeks now going through all of the study CD's and material that I have. I've been passing about 95 % of the test I have done and I have done probably about 50 tests in the past 2 days! I know that I can get discounted vouchers here, how does that work? Do I pay for the voucher and I am send…
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I passed the core!
Hey everybody, I passed the hardware part! I made a 757. How does that rank % wise? Now time to study for the software.Yuck! Thanks for everyones help. :D
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Passed..
:D :D Passed the OS today with a 783. Not the greatest but still I'll take it. Core was done last week. What to do now?
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i have a question: MCSE or A+
ive taken classes at school for both the mcse(server and profesiona) and the A+ and i want to know witch certification can relly get me a head witch one has better job oppertunitys..?
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OS exam questions
Does anybody know how often the exam questions for the A+ OS exam is changed? Is it weekly, monthly, quarterly?
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Passed A+ Hardware this morning.
Yay, I passed the A+ core this morning with 1097. Phew! After 2 months of studying, I finally did it. But it's not over yet. There's still one more to go...the OS. Among the resources that I used are Myers All In One/Passport and the internet. I always come to this site too to see people's post, so I wanna say thanks to…
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i failed and am looking for more info
i am looking for more info on the comtia objetivs 1.1, 2.1, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, and 4.1
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Im taking the hardware exam on monday. Any suggestions?
Hey everybody, im taking the hardware test on monday. How much info is there on the different types of cpu's? How about printer info? Any suggestions or comments?
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Passed ! A+ Certified
Passed A+ OS today! I thought the OS exam was alot harder than hardware and some Qs I hadn't revised for. Though can't complain 814 is a pass, which is the main thing. Onwards now for N+ and eventually MCSA and MCSE. catch u all soon and good luck with your A+ studying and exams. Cheers Kweelo :D
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How to set up Dual Boot Win98 & Win2000
I what to know Win9x and Win2000 like the back of my hand for the OS part of the A+ Exam. The only way for me to do this is to have both OS's that home. I really would appreicate it if someone would tell me how to do this. I have 98 but I have to spend $139, for Win2K . With a dual boot and study each day for an hour for 3…
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floppy drive letters
Hey all, How is the letter assigned to the floppy drive? and on the practice exam, question #16.. what's a CTR monitor? or is this just a typo meaning a CRT? kind regards commodore
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Will A+ objectives/tests be changed soon?
: I am hesitant to buy A+ study material right now because of rumors I've heard that the the exam will be changing in March 2003. I know most of the current objectives, but would still like to have some time to read Meyer's 'All-In-One' book before I take the tests. Does anyone know if and when CompTIA plans to change the…
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passed a+ os exam on 1/2
i passed the a+ os exam last thursday and core exam 2 weeks before, and i used the following materials to prepare for these exams: 1. a+ bible - good book, very detailed - maybe too detailed. read it twice. 2. cram exam - used it a review, 3 days before the exam * lots of troubleshooting questions on the exams good luck to…
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Components of verious WINDOWS desktops
Just a quick question. I was wondering if all the various components of the modern WINDOWS desktops, (95,98,98SE,NT 2K,XP.) are basically the same. I am not sure since I have only used 95, and ME.
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L2 Caches
How can I find info regarding which CPUs have on chip L2 caches, or did they simply start with the Pentium Pro?