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cleaning solutions? fire extinguishers?
I have a copy of the CompTIA hardware objectives; in the preventive maintenance section is mentions liquid cleaning compounds and MSDS, etc. This is the only domain I am having trouble finding info on, I have the Meyers book, which I have heard is thorough, but there is no info on this subject. Can you help me?[/url]
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Failed
Last week I failed for the exam A+ Core Hardware. I don't know what I did wrong, because I didn't got my questions. Also I practiced all kind of tests, like technote, skilldrill etc. Please help me to give me some tips and were I can practice more tests.
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Passed A+ Core Exam
:D I passed the A+ Core Exam with a score of 653, now I'm moving on to study for the OS Exam. I'm starting to feel like a Techie now
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info on win2000 and networking
i need info on win2k and networking to study
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is there a site with zipped audio files?
if any one knows of sites that i could get some zipped audio files that cover the os part of the exam please send them to me at prismatic_wiccan@yahoo.com thank you
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further scsi link
http://www.examnotes.net/?s=4c46570dccdffb02a00c5deca3879f9d&counter=&ind=61
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Passed Today!!
:D Thanx everyone for all your help, it certainly helped.Passed today with score of 937 in 7 minutes, which definetely surprised me! Only thing I found a bit strange, all the online practise exams i'd done the motherboards (pointing to various components you need to identify) were all pictures, whereas on the actual exam…
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Question regarding test format?
I seem to notice from **** practice test site that a question with mulitiple answers states choose how many. However, taking a practice test here doesn't. How is the actual A+ test format? Does it specify to answer how many if a correct answers are more than one? Thanks for your reply.
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Hardware or OS ...Tis the question.
Hi guys! I wonder which is the best way to take the A+ exam. Should I take the hardware exam first, since I have a lot of hands on experience building and repairing computers, or should I take the OS exam first, or should I take both at the same time?
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Passed, cheerfully.
I took both the Core and OS Friday and passed both. Combined they took me about 25 minutes total. I found the OS more difficult - it asked me 30 questions wheras the Core only went 23, I think. This site was a great help, as well as the A+ Passport book and 'Upgrading and Repairing PCs'. I also picked up for free about a…
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I passed!
Thanks folks for all your help :D I have passed the first one this morning with a score of 897 not sure how good that is : but good or bad I am a very happy camper! Your tech notes really helped but I wish I hadn't been so anxious. The only difficult part seemed to be getting over my fear. I was shocked when it kicked me…
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ERD in NT4
Does anybody know of any sites where I can find info on the Emergency Repair Disk in NT4? Also what the correct steps are for recovery after a crash in different Operating systems. ie Last Known Good, ERD, Safe mode etc etc. I get very confused about when you should use which tool etc. Any help would be greatly received,…
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Windows2000 vs WindowsXP
If I were to buy the full, non-upgrade, boxed version of Windows2000 Professioinal, I could install it on a new PC, my laptop, and everytime I upgrade, no problems. However; due to anti-piracy features, you cannot do this with WindowsXP. Is this true or false? Thanks for the help, Ezra
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Networking
Hai, Every one can nay one in How to learn Windows 2000 becoz i am in tense know so plz anyone email me reagarding this ok plz help me :) :o
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Help me out y'all
(i can't type fast) i just finished doing my a+ core lessons. i wanna take the core exam but feel a little discouraged. any pac where i can get some really good FREE exam preps?
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Determining a good score ?
I passed the Core Hardware 220-221 yesterday. I was super anxious... Anyway...I really don't know how I did. Score was 899 - 20 questions. Is there a way to determine how good that is ? Also...it's too bad we don't get any feedback as to specific questions missed. This is an excellent site...will be back for OS help. :D…
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Question #26 on A+ hardware practice exam
I think answer "b.Most inkjet printers spray ink onto paper by heating the ink." is incorrect. That describes a bubblejet. Inkjet cartridges contain a pump which forces the ink out through a nozzle and onto the paper (choice E I believe.
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Networking in Win 2000
Does anyone know where I can find an article that will help in my studies of win2k networking?
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comptia to change a+ objectives?
http://www.certcities.com/editorial/news/print.asp?EditorialsID=365
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LBA
Hi, You have LBA listed as Large Block Addressing when I understood it as Logical Block Addressing? Are these terms interchangeable? also, I noticed that it says "technologies to overcome the 528 MB limit" when it is actually the 504 MB limit (528 million bytes). I'm just asking because most of the practice tests that I've…
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Dutch Man, I have passed !!!
I have passed with a score of 835, only with 20 questions in 15 min. :D Thanks for all your help, specially thanks to my docent Robert.
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I passed the A+ Core Hardware exam!!!
HEY GUYS I DID IT, I MADE UP FOR FAILING THAT OS EXAM, I PASSED THE CORE HARDWARE TODAY, I FOUND THIS SITE VERY HELPFUL AS WELL AS A COUPLE OF OTHER ONES BELL BOY GAVE ME, THANKS SO MUCH BELL BOY FOR YOUR HELP DUDE!!!! I PASSED WITH A 642! YOU NEED A 596 TO PASS, NOW TO GET ANOTHER SOURCE TO DESTROY THAT OS EXAM, BELL BOY…
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Aight guys give me the best sites for hardware exam
Hey guys, I am doing my a+ core hardware exam 220-222 this thursday, i was wondering those of you who have passed it, what internet sites did you use and what reference book did you use? i have the comptia 3rd edition a+ certification guide by new riders, it comes with the cd and 677 questions, i have done all 677…
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I need sites on trouble soothing and net works.
I need sites on trouble soothing and net works. If you can pleas send theme to me thank you.
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What is the difference between OS exam 220-202 and 220-222?
i am going to bcit and have just finished their a+ program, the book the gave me covers exam codes 220-201 for hardware and 220-202 for operating systems. Now i am doing my os exam on monday, and i just looked on the comptia site and the exam codes are different, they are now for hardware 220-221 and 220-222, is their a…
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Exam on Tuesday
Hardware exam - Tues, will post and let you know how I go. Fairly confident, main problem reading the question too quickly, thinking I know the answer and getting it wrong! must slow down, read the question and hopefully get it right and pass! AaaH, sound just like my dad when i was at school! Cheers Kweelo
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A+ Jobs?
Just curious as to what kind of job i should be looking for with just an A+. Im soon to take the tests and want to know if its feasible to quit yer "McDonalds" job to get started in IT. I printed this here beacuse it has the most watchers out of the other forums and is semi on topic. I live in an area that is close to a…
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A+ Core Cert
Hi. I am currently taking an A+ course at a local college. I have been to 6 different web sites, with six different A+ Core test exams. Some tests are more difficult than others, some questions I had no idea what the answer was. I just finished A+ Core at school and I passed all the course tests, but I am weary about going…
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a+ web site
Would you guys please sent me some site of a+ to test myself for the exam.. thanx soloman
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just a quick question on laser printers
I get confused. Does the Toner moving from the drum to the paper place a NEGATIVE or POSITIVE charge? on the paper by the transfer corona.
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Mike Meyers Passport
Hi all, I just recieved the Mike Meyers passport book, I figured that I know 50% of the hardware material anyway so its enough to get me through. However im not too good on the OS section will it be enough to get me through or will I need extra resources? Anyway the book seems excellent, pretty straight forward, how did…
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Studying the Meyers book??
When I get the Meyers book, what is the best and quickest way to study from it. I dont have much time, however i would like to start from scracth. But surely if you read and take notes on every page in the book it could take a month or more, i cant afford to fail but because i already have a little bit of knowledge its not…
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Vouchers Online
I think I'm ready to take the Hardware Core exam of the A+. I have Prometric and Vue testing centers close to me. Before I sign up with one of them at full price, I wondered if some of the sites online that advertise discounted vouchers are genuine. If they are, can you direct me to a site that you have used successfully.…
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I'm back and dont know where to start!
Hi all, when you last heared from me, I had my A+ booked, I was on this site everyday, and studying everyday, was almost fully prepared and days away. Then a job came up I couldnt turn down, but it was only a temporary position. I had to cancell my exam, becuase I really couldnt find the time to study. Now im ready to…
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Tricky Questions
I'm anxious to take the A+ Core Hardware exam in the next week. I have a few things I would love help figuring out. The biggest problem is, despite all of my studying, I can still be tripped up by, what I consider, tricky wording in a question. For example: 1) I know that a narrow SCSI chain can support 8 devices, a host…
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I'm New Here... [CBTs]
Hi. i'm new here and to this line of study as well. some guy just contacted me from SmartCertify today, asking if i'd like to take their A+ CBT course, which sounds like a pretty good deal. i'm just wondering if anyone's heard of SmartCertify/SkillSoft, or tried them out. thanks. ~
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Which way to A+??
I need advice. I want to get the A+ certification and I know there is a lot of resources out there. I did some research and it seems Meyers' "All in one" is the most popular self study route. I am trying to shy away from dropping a lot of bucks on a classroom course or a prep kit like the one from HEATH for $400. The…
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PC Technician Toolkit
What are the essential tools found in a PC technician toolkit that will be covered on the hardware core exam?
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Studying for A+????
Hi there! A friend and I are both studying for the A+ exam. She is taking the class at Itec and I am working on it alone, studying the material from books and online information. My question is, do you think that she is getting better quality information than I am? I am trying to really focus on the Hardware section…
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Great site to test your knowledge
I don't know it this is a no no on this site but I am sure you moderators will let me know! I found a great site for tests (not that yours isn't great :) ) but anything that helps has to be good http://www.freepractice.com/ doesn't advertise braindumps and asks for the best answer (as oppose to giving you 1good answer and…
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Time delay between taking the A+ Core and OS exams
I have been studying all of the material for both the A+ hardware and OS exams. Recently, I have decided the better strategy is to focus, intensively, on the hardware section and take that exam. Exactly how much time will I have to re-focus on the OS exam before I have to take it?
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Soon MCSA to be needs help wit HARDware
hello guys my name is shankanator, down from australia n i just joined this site. so far the exams i have done are A+OS, Network+ , MCP 70-210, Server 70-215, and managing a network environment 70-218 all i have to do is A+ hardware and then i'm a MCSA i wondering what i should keep in mind when im studying for this test.…
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IEEE 802 Specifications
Do I have to know all 12 of these for the exam? like there isnt enough to memorize already I finally get one thing all sticky noted to my brain go on to another and seem to lose the previous stickies Also PIO's what do they have to do with the big scheme? I seem to remember knowing this but it escapes me now. Wish I could…
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SCSI - LVD & HVD ?
Does anyone know where I could get more information on these type of scsi devices, as I was at a Job interview and they asked these type of questions, what would happen if you connected a LVD to a ???????
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Interesting Link
http://www.redhill.net.au/ig.html this site will not help you with your a+, but it will show how much has changed and come on since the ibm-compatible pc came about. it brought back the memories of my elpina 486vip-based pc, which was the first one i ever built with a new motherboard, a pc which was given to a friend of my…
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"gauranteed exam questions"
I've studied till I'm dreaming about this stuff (too much in other words), but would still like some reassurance, are there any "gauranteed to pass" sites out there that any of you have used and recommend?
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I'm taking the test tomorrow!!
I'm taking the test tomorrow and, although i feel fairly prepared, i'm definitely lacking in processor information - namely a way to memorize different bus speeds/processor types. anyone have any tricks?
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Seral ATA interface
I bet that many of you, like myself, build your own computers. One of the biggest headaches of building your computer is hard disk installation.You have acronyms like "ATA","IDE","EIDE",and "UDMA"which all refer to the same interface. Now a new interface standard has come along serial ATA.It has just seven conducter wires…
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I just Joined!
I just found this site today! I must say I really like it!! I am studying from the smartforce/softskill CD set. I have pretty good computer knowledge, but feel a bit overwhelmed by all the information I need to retain - having a hard time retaining info. I took the test the first time a flunked it - couldn't sleep the…
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Studing for the A+ exam
I am 54 years old, have an AS degree in Electronic Engineering, am a member of the IEEE and have worked for both HP and DELL building both tower and notebook computers. I also build my own computers and computers for friends and also troubleshoot and repair computers. Trouble is that I find it very hard to set down and…
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suggestion for taking the test
I was just wondering if you guys can give me a feed back on the latest test. I heard it was adaptive. your feedback is appreciated as I will be taking my mid nov
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Questions I encountered
Braindump removed by Webmaster. Rrpimy, Do you know we can get in trouble for posts like yours? This kind of feedback is not helping anyone. Have you forgotten the Candidate Agreement you have agreed to when you took the exam... and not to forget the TechExams.Net Registration Agreement Terms when you signed up for this…
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comptia to change a+ objectives
http://www.certcities.com/editorial/news/print.asp?EditorialsID=365
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Start up
can i do a startup disk for windows 2000, or its only in windows9.x ?? if not, how can i do a clean install for windows 2000 in NTFS ? Pea$e
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SCSI!, SCSI!! help??
I failed the exam, I had alot of questions on SCSI, I thought I had revised it, what do you need to know about SCSI that may come up in the exam? I always get confused some say SCSI can attach 7 or 15 devices, and some include the controller so 8 or 16 devices, how do you know if they ask you?? What else on SCSI should I…
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X86 family of processors
I remember when I was in college studying electronic Engineering my professor said that if you learn the architecture of the x86 you will be able to understand the workings of any processor made. Now I admit that today's processors are still based on X86 architecture, I believe say the (486) is worlds away from say a 2.8…
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A+
Excuse me,,,i need some help!! can someone pleez tell me about A+ brain ****? ive been searching..but without luck! [/b]
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A+ certification exam guides
Is the -all-in-one study guide by Michale Meyers the best study guide for the A+ exam?
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Hard Drive Problem
I bought a 40 gigabyte Maxtor hard drive for my P133 computer, but when I install the Windows Nintey-Eight Second Edition and check how much free space I have got, it says I have somthing like eight gigabytes. I have gone to the Maxtor and Microsoft websites but do not find a similar problem in their respective FAQ pages.…
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Exam Creeping Up
Hi I have my second A+ Corse Hardware Exam next Wednesday. I failed the first one with a sore 0f 588. I used the Mike Myers All in One Booke (Ver4) to revise but to be totally honest I only skimmed it as I thought I was good enough to pass. (I am currently a Techy and have been for 4 Years). I passed the OS side with a…
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Amazons best A+ books??
Im looking to buy the best book, to study for my A+. Im looking on Amazon, here are some of the best ones ive found. Any one know of any of these, or reccomend any. 1)A+ Adaptive Exams Christopher A. Crayton 2)Mike Meyers all in one 3)A+ exam cram, third edition 4)A+ Certification Bible Ed Tetz 5)A+ certification for…
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scsi id
Which scsi id has a higher priority? The lower the number the higher priority or the higher the number the higher the priority? I keep finding different answers in different books and web sites. Please help.
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A+ for me in one week
hey whats goin on, i am taking my a+ in about one week and need to know it all! hehe. i have my tables pretty well down, like irqs, dma, io, chipsets, voltages, and so on. i just need to know anything useful practice test online i got a 90% on this sites pratice test if that means anyhting its the first time i took it i…
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Any suggestions for A+ exam tomorrow?
You guys have any suggestions or last minute ideas that will help me pass my a+ exam tomorrow? :D
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Online practice A+ core exams, HELP??
I think Ive visited all the sites with online practice tests, although I took the exam a few weeks ago and failed! I found that the questions were nothing like any of the ones I found online. I went to: certexams, cert21, ****, techexams, Certyourself, certifyexpress, certifypro etc. and many more. Anyone know of any good…
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Processors and their sockets, pins, bus speeds etc. ??
I can never remember the Processors and their sockets/slots, data bus speed and width, pins etc. Any ideas??? I cant get it all in my head, what with memorising everything else, there is so much to learn!!
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Windows XP
Does anyone know if there are questions about Windows XP on the latest version of the A+ OS ? And are they reducing the number of Windows 9x Questions ?
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what was the first pc you ever built?
mine was a 486 with a vip mobo and 5x86-133 cpu. it had a 1mb s3 vga pci card, 16mb edo ram, isa sound card, 8x cd-rom and hard drives and a floppy drive taken from 2nd user 286 pcs.
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any moderator can explain to me..!
my post was deleted few min. ago...and i need to know y plz! thank u!
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What books are you using for A+ study?
what books are you using for study? would you recommend them? for those of us that are a+ certified: what books did you use? did you supplement your learning in any way, ie use several books, practise exams or websites? i used exam cram, websites, online practise tests and some certification forums.
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Meyers Book
I have All-In-One 3rd Ed. Is it badly out of date? I hear there is 4th Ed.
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I need some advice on A+ OS
Hey bellboy can you give me some advice on what I need to study, because I think Im ready to go and take the test, but I feel nervous. Can you give me some pointers.
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Lab: Adventures in fdisk
on a win98se machine i have, i added a seagate st33232a (3227mb) hard drive. it was a pull from a broken server we had at work. i believe it may have had windows for workgroups installed. the hard drive was installed as a slave on the secondary ide controller and the system booted and cmos altered to reflect the additional…
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*TechNote*: Quickie #1
Plug and Play hardware will automatically be detected by the OS upon startup. Add/remove hardware in the Control Panel is for installing devices that are not Plug and Play. Don't forget that some of these devices will have to be configured for IRQ, DMA and/or I/O addresses using jumpers beforehand, so make sure you have a…
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*TechNote*: Hard Drives #3 - Partitions and Logical Drives
Partitions, logical drives and formatting _________ People often get partitions and logical drives mixed up. Partitions and logical drives are set up with fdisk. A logical drive is not a hard drive, but how a single hard drive can be assigned several drive letters. Logical drives are also called volumes. The drive letters…
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practise exams
examdrill and www.certify.com really helped me with my o/s exam
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Added new A+ OS questions
We just added 10 more questions to the A+ OS exam. More will be added this weekend. :)
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pre-exam checklist
about a fortnight before the date scheduled for the exam make sure you have downloaded the objectives from comptia's website. concentrate on practise exams, be they free or otherwise. www.certify.com www.examdrill.com print off the objectives and mark the ones that you continually score poorly. study those and take more…
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troubleshooting laser printers
page contains symbols and garbage: try reinstalling drivers. black pages: transfer corona wire fails to place charge on drum. In some cases, changing toner cart will fix this. blank pages: No toner/low toner, faulty power supply. paper jams: bad paper feed rollers, clutch/drive gear, damp paper if the jam happens at…
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*TechNote*: Hard disks #2 - NT and FAT32
Windows NT is one of the o/s covered in the exam. It may be an old o/s, but not all businesses upgrade either their hardware, software or o/s everytime there is a new version released. NT differs from Windows 2000 in many ways. You may actually be questioned on some of those differences. If you were able to get hold of…
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Lab machines
one of the best ways to learn something is to just roll your sleeves up and get your hands dirty. if you are new to computers, you should take the casing off your computer and look inside. compare what you see to what you are told in your text books. compare the slots, chips, etc. if you have the money, you can buy atleast…
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Check out this one
I'm working on some new A+ core questions and while I was verifying something I stumbled upon this site: www.karbosguide.com 'A complete Illustrated Guide to the PC Hardware' A good site with accurate information and links to great sources. Webmaster
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your Quiz & SCSI
Part answer to Q6 gives 15 devices on a SCSI bus. :) Does the following not depend on what flavour of SCSI? Or is it meant to be any SCSI? Is the exam like this?
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RAID on A+ core?
I was just wondering if RAID was an important thing to study for the A+ core?