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A+ and Network+ done!
Been busy busy! Passed A+ Core on Oct 19th, A+ OS on Oct 25th and today i passed Network+! :D The practice exams here and on mcmcse are terrific! The practice exams along with the Sybex study guides from an instructor led class i'm taking really did the trick. I was expecting more port and Network/Subnet questions but only…
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Question about a resource
I found this book in the trunk of my car(i dunno when I got it?) network+ study guide third edition N10-002 David Groth....I think the current exam is n10-003 right? If I start reading this and just get another book that's more updated it shouldn't throw me off at all right? If anyone has read this book and thinks it'll be…
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snmptrap.exe, snmp.exe
Have any website can download snmp.exe and snmptrap.exe for Win XP ??? THX~~
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Need a wee bit of help
Ok am recently undertaking my studies for the network + with the aim to progress straight onto a CCNA early next year simple question what is the difference between a Logical Network and Physical network am I right in saying that the Physical Network is the topology and Cabling And the logical network is how the computers…
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OS Centric?
Hey All, I'm a Linux head and I've just started pursuing my certs here at CompTIA. I started with the Linux+ and am now looking at the Network+. I'm purposely avoiding certs that are heavily Windows biased because I have zero inclination to work in a Windows environment and don't want to clutter up my head with that crap.…
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Passed
Yip, got a 749. I honestly didn't think I did that well, there were a lot of questions i wasn't sure on. I went back and reviewed about 48 of em with about 17 unanswered. bout 4 Mac OS questions i wasn't sure on 1 linxx, and other situational questions i really had to rack my brain and remember what was studied to answer.…
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OSI LAYER
Just starting n+ got to the OSI Layer,using:- VTC video series Mike myers (2002) video series Fastpass n+ book by Bill Ferguson Self study guide 2nd edition book by Anthony V. Chiarella VTC and FASTPASS give the layers as :- 7 Application 6.Presentation 5,Session 4.Transport 3.Network 2.Data Link 1.Physical And describes…
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Taking my Network + Exam soon
Hi guys, i found this forum recently and must say it's great and extremely informative. I'll be taking my Network + soon. I'm using the CompTIA Network+ Self Study Guide, 2nd Edition Anthony V. Chiarella Any advice would be appreciated :) Cheers
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I PASSED
Many thanks for your help, passed N10-003, The score 707
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Passed Network+, on to CCNA!
Well, exam didn't start good when I could not remember the bit length of a MAC address, sad... finally pulled myself together and realized it was 32, ok, then realized it was 48. I don't mix too well with exams! Anyway, I scraped a 720 together and that was that. I actually found this easier, and indeed scored higher than…
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Network+ exam queries
Hi there Taking Network+ exam a week on Friday and I have a couple of questions. Are there many questions on OSI? Many questions on permissions? Native protocols/which protocols come installed with each NOS? Fibre? Help appreciated! Thanks Charlie.
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Anyone gots notes for Mac OS ???
Anyone got notes, website or online notes for Mac OS??? would be pleased if someone got it :) Need to study for Mac OS
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DNS problem?
Hi, I have a cable modem connected to a Belkin 4-port router and I ran into a DNS issue. Basically, I cannot connect to the Internet but I can ping the IP address from DOS prompt. For example, I can ping 66.102.7.99 (Google IP) but I never get replies for pinging the host name (www.google.com). I tried to set the primary…
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Difference between Error Reporting and Error Checking?
Difference between Error Reporting and Error Checking? Error reporting is on the session layer and error checking is on the transport layer. Whats the difference?
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How many exams are there ?
How many exams are there in Network Plus, that you must take in order to receive your network plus certification. Thanks Rick
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I passed!!!!
Test wasn't that bad. Used this website, Mike Meyer's book, and just some good ole' research on the web for topics I didn't quite feel to strong about. Test took about 30 minutes. Passed with a 720.
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materials used for the test.
Many thanks for all the replies. I used Mike Myers Passport, Sybex study guide and the Technotes from this site
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Opinions on sitting the Convergence+ Beta.......
Received email from CompTIA today to announce the launch of the Convergence+ Beta. Looks to be a very interesting exam from looking at the objectives and the price is apparently on $75 USD! I think this is an area of the IT field that would be good to "get in early" as it is forecasted that there is going to be a big boom…
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Taking the test in 2 hours - need a question answered!!!
When taking the test, do they give you scrap paper and a pencil? I've heard that you are giving a marker and a dry erase board? does anyone have an answer? THANKS in advance
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Printable quick reference guide?
Does anyone know of a printable quick reference guide for the network+ exam? I have seen lots of study guides.. but i'm looking for the main topics and memorizeable stats and facts crammed into just a few pages... thanks... dave
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Trouble finding the answer to some study questions?
I have some practice questions I've been looking over and I can't find the answer to them. Was wondering if someone could help. Also, I'm not sure they even pertain to the Network+. Hopefully someone will clearify it for me. Here are questions: 1. What OSI layer does a dynamic packet filtering firewall operate? 2. What…
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Taking test on Friday
I'm taking the test this Friday. I took the pratice exam on this website as well as on www.mcmcsa.com and passed both with about a 78%. Has anyone else who has taking the exam used these practice exams? Did you find it similar to the actual exam and are they good measurments of if your ready or not?
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n+ practice questions
hi i am planning on taking the network + exam this month, in addition i am reading the mike myers passort to n+ book. can anyone please tell me a site that can get me even prepared with test questions or another other material thanks naz
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Hello
Just introducing myself, I passed the final part on the A+ this week so now I'm about to start on the n+ using old mike myers video series( he has quite a lot of hair) and self study guide by Anthony v. Chiarella also might get to a collage. This site and the web also. I have read a number of the back posts, just like your…
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802.1x
Many thanks for your earlier replies. Where can one find a simple explanation about 802.1x?
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Two days till I go for Net+
I re-read my book Network+ guide to Networking 4th edition, took many prep-tests and I feel I am ready to rock and roll, all I gotta do is get sleep so I'm not a zombie for the test.
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I Passed Yesterday!!!!
It took a few attempts but I did it. To miss it by 7 pts. twice and now to get it done. Maid it even sweeter when I clicked end exam and it came up Congratulations felt realy good.
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I PASSED TODAY..
Finally I did it... I got 749 not bad . I studied only for 2 months and I used Sybex and Testout materials. there r a lot of troubleshooting and OS questions. so Guys keep concentrate on these stuffs and again thanks for all of u in this forum and Goodluck on ur N+ exam. Cheers.
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Question help
I was studying over the practice questions for Chapter 8 in Sybex's Network+ book, and found this question, number 2 if you have it. Which type of firewall checks for a current communication and the next packet needed? A. Access control lists B. Member control lists C. Static state lists D. Dynamic packet filtering E.…
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Passed Network+ yesterday!
I just wanted to say thank you for a great site, it helped a lot.
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Fail The A+ OS
Can any one help me to get material that on the a+ os that would be up to date. I use ****.com and I have only 8 question off my hold study guide.I was making 100 on the practice test.And study for a month.And on the a+os exam their was question on buletooth. Can some one help me please. I need to get my a+ so I can get a…
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WIRELESS
Many thanks for your previous replies. Which part of the TECHNOTES cover the ground necessary for the NETWORK+ exam, can someone please help, thanks
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I passed
Last Friday i was supposed to take the test but the Testing Centers servers were down - had to re-schedule That took the air right out of me and i couldn't re-study because i was sick of it. Re-scheduled and wrote the test yesterday. I passed with a 702 - alot of questions regarding Novell and Linux/Unix - quite a few on…
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TAPE BACKUPS
Can tape backups be regarded as providing fault tolerance? This came up in a discussion. Can anyone help, thanks
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Best Books and ressource
Hello, I have go through the multiple topics on this site, but I still did not know which book to buy.. My objective is to well pass the exam (min 800/900) in less than 2 months. IS it possible? Could you make me a suggestion ? Thanks a lot. :D
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books
which book does everyone feel prepares you the best for the exam. ie Anyone use more then one book and feel that a certain book did the job better then the other.
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This wrong?
Here is another question I think might be wrong, what do you guys think? What is the maximum segment length of 10Base-T STP cable? a) 50m b) 100m c) 75m d) 200m Again, listed answer is 200m. I would say all Twisted Pair is 100m. But seriously, I have seen it listed 100m in net+ for dummies and 200m in the Network+ Guide.
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Cable Length,speed and Topology
I am trying to memorize the cable characteristics for the Domain object and wondered if anybody had any tips? I took this approach below. Example: Name standard Cable Type Connector Maximum Length Speed 10BaseT 802.3 Cat 3 RJ-45 100 meters 10Mbps Star 10Base 2 802.3 Thin net BNC 185 meters 10Mbps Bus 10Base5 802.3 Thick…
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Average passing for network+ ??
whats the passing % for network+? Was practicing with mine measureup test sim. and 75% consider fail? Was kinda confused. i thought 554/1000 was the passing score that stated in this website?
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Backup Types
Does anybody have an easy way to memorize backup types, and how they work? I keep getting killed on questions like, "On May 1, you ran a full backup. Last Friday, you ran a differential backup. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, you ran incremental backups. You server dies on Thursday. With which backup do you begin your…
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Pass my Network+ today
Today i pass my network+ N10-003 i got 627 score. which is low but its pass. EGAL
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Passed, and dumbfounded
I took my Network+ test at 10:00 this morning. What I do is mark the questions I'm not 100% certain of the first time through, then go back and review those when I'm done. Based on the fact that I only marked 23 of the 85, I knew that I had at least passed, but I went through the marked questions again and changed one…
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TOKEN RING AND FDDI
With token ring there is just one token on the ring at a given time. But with FDDI there are multiple tokens circulating on the ring at the same time. Is this correct, can someone please help, thanks
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24 hours and counting...
My Net+ test is at this time, tomorrow morning. I've been getting 85-95% on all of my practice tests, so I'm feeling pretty good about it, but I'll do a little more studying today just to make sure.
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Taking Network+
hi there guys, I have been through CCNA 1 ~ 4 and scored good with the grades in it. Am i able to go for the Net+ ????? currently i studying more information on taking Net+ Please guide me. Thanks
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Passed Network+
Scored a 729... could have been better but they really drilled me on all my weak points.. go figure. Had lots of questions on VPN, Tunneling, IPSec & L2TP, Kerbos ect... I would recommend using every free resource available to you because... well its free and its better to be over prepared rather then under :D Some sites…
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Passed!!!
W00T!! passed with a 700!!! I think I could of gotten better yet my exam surprisingly had lots of Mac server and Apple questions which I needed touching up on but I'am happy. Time to move for my MSCA
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passed n10-003
passed n10-003 saturday :) was easyer than i thought it would have been, special thx to Hiemstra for the technotes they helped when i didnt understand some of the stuff in the books (worded simpler so easier to understand) and thx to the techexam community for the tips etc in your posts :)
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simulation exam web site
Is it ok to use material from Simulation Exam web site?
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Price increase for Net+?
I'm scheduling my test for next Friday, and the price is $225. Am I crazy, or was it not $218 just a few weeks ago? Maybe I'm thinking of something else, but I sure had $218 stuck in my head for some reason. My employer is covering the cost, so it's no big deal, just wondering if they increased it lately.
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passed net+
Hi all I would just like you to know I passed my N+ (with a score of 748 for any nosy people out there :D ). I would like to thank the Webmaster of this site for his help. Well that’s A+ &N+ down now on to the ccna which I start on Monday at the local college were I have enrolled in the Cisco Networking academy program.…
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Passed Net + today
I passed with a 644. I wasn't expecting to see IRQ questions on the net +. Do you think it is "tacky" or boasting to put your certs in your email sig? Chris Hart Distributed Systems Technician A+ Certified Professional Network + Certified Professional Department of Information Technology xxx.xxx.xxxx me@anywhere.com
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passed net+
the net + is not bad at all actually i thought it was quite easy, it felt like just taking a lil quiz, im in school for a network system support program, and we study from sybex, anyway i cramed some stuff in for a bout a week and scored a 644, so im cool with it!
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N 10-003 NETWORK+ EXAM OBJECTIVES
I can find no trace of ATM or FRAME relay in the exam objectives have they been scrapped for the exam?And thus can be ignored.
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Just passed
I just passed the NET+ exam!! Does anyone have any suggested study material for the A+ hardware (passed OS) and Security+? I used the Sybex for the NET+ and it was allright.
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datagram confusion
My buddy and i are studying for the network exam, and we are having some confusion with the term datagram. I am using Sybex's network+ exam, and on page 60 it references datagram as being used at the application layer. On page 111 it specifies the total length of a datagram when refering to a tcp/ip header, and that to me…
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exam price netherlands
Hi, I read that the exam price is 218 dollars. We in the netherlands pay 248 euros thats 296,79 dollars isnt that insane? Is it possible to buy an exam vouycher for in the netherlands? Thanks in advance
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Difference between N10-003 and N10-003
I'm studying right now for my Network+. The book that I have is one of the Comptia approved books by Que [ISBN 0789728303] and is listed as Exam N10-002. I was just wondering what information I am missing out on that will be on the Network+ Exam and if I need to get another book, what should I get. I am very familiar with…
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Apple Talk Networks.
Team I am currently reading about the two different types of AppleTalk Networks. Phase 1 and Phase 2. I understand the phase one but phase two I need a-little help. My Network Plus book is good but there example is a little confuseing for me. Can someone break this down for me ? Patrick
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Help memorizing Fiber Standards
Anyone have any tips for memorizing fiber standards and their respective speeds/max distances?
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Passed Network+ Today!!!
Passed today with 760. I'm pleased with that score as I'm a total novice. I'm trying to get a job in IT and as yet have no 'on the job' experience of working with pc's or networking other than messing around at home and setting up my small wireless network. Used Exam Cram 2 and practice tests, Test Out CD rom, practice…
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Network Plus Book Suggestion
Hey Everybody Up until recently I have been studying with my old N10-002 material,Techexams and the 2005 Comptia Objective list. I thought this would be a good way to save some money since I was recently laid off. Anyway I broke down and bought a new Network Plus book. The book is by Michael Cross and Laura Hunter. ISBN…
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transport/packets?
Sorry if I am posting a lot of question here, but this is the first active forum for net+ I have found an I am t-minus a couple of weeks until my test. a lot of questions, in my notes. Here is the question, verbatim from a testing program "Which protocols make the delivery of packets the responsibility of the transport…
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FDDI
How many actual connections are made physically when a device is connected to one ring?
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practice questions
did anybody use the network+ Q and A book from thomson for the network+ exam? Is it any good or do i need another test also? Thanks
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HOSTS, LMHOSTS
What is the best way to remember the difference between HOSTS and LMHOSTS?
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JUST PASSED NET + (MORE INFO)
JUST PASSED NETWORK+ THIS PAST WEEKEND HOORAY.LOL . I USED ONLINE BOOKS,CLASSROOM INSTRUCTER,VIRTUAL LABS, AUDIO LESSONS, TRANCENDERS, UCERTIFY, CRAM SESSION, AND COUNTLESS OTHER METHODS ( yeah i know its overkill but i hate failing so there's more.) I ALSO USE THESE BOOKS: Network+ 2005 In Depth, Network+ 2005 Q&A,…
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Passed Papaer for Network+ and answers
Hi, I will be writting my CompTIA Network+ exams soon and i am asking if any one can help me with passed papers so that i see how the questions come. I will be happy.
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Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
I am so confused on this. IDS (Intrusion Detection System ) is designed to inspect and detect the kinds of traffic or network behavior patterns that match known attack signatures or that suggest potential unrecognized attack that may be incipient or in progress What I am trying to understand is how do a Application fire…
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Failed.....depressed
Well I got a 440 ....I thought I was prepared...but I guess I wasn't. I know the OSI model very well yet had maybe 5 questions about it. Also, I'm really good at all the well known ports....hahah but yet again...only had a few questions about them.... I took the pre tests on this site and did great! Does anyone have any…
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Network+ Study Material
Hello All, I have just passed my A+, and would like to move on to Network+ but don't know what books to buy ? Could anyone shed a bit of wisdom on which books to buy. Any help would be great Best Regards
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802.1x
Can anyone please clarify 802.1X thanks
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Passed Net+
Passed Net+ exam today with score of 707 Used Bill Ferguson Network+ Fastpass(Sybex), Sybex Network+ and the examcram 10-003 for practice tests. I'll get ISBN numbers if people want them! If you use the Bill Ferguson book for general study/overview and use the Sybex book for more detailed description on topics, along with…
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Passed N10-003 today!!!
660. I wanted a higher score, but I passed. More questions on antennaes and cable specifications than I thought. I used the Sybex book, Exam Cram, and the Technotes on this site. Thanks to all who post on this site. I have already purchased my Linux+ books, but would it be more wise to take Security+? Thanks again,
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Passed Network+
I passed today with a 674. So-so I guess, but I did cram a lot. Couple of weird things though. They asked me 4 questions on ICMP and other 3 1000Base-CX, but 2 questions on the OSI model--go figure. This site was the best resource. I also used a ton of practice exams and Exam Cram. On to the 270.
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NIC OSI question...
Guys, not sure if this will come up in the exam, however if the exam asks what layer a NIC resides in, should I say Layer 1? I know it can reside in both layers, physical and data link, however Im unsure... I dont think the exam will break it down into detail if they ask about the pins on the nic, well that would be in…
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ePlanet Labs study guide ebook
Do you know if it is ok to use ePlanet Labs study guide eboook, it claims to be braindump free.
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network+ certificate
i recieved my certficate yest and i am really disapointed with it! its just like the a+ cert with its flimsy card and i dont see why i should pay $60 to join there club and pay to get another! i mean come on the exam is expensive as it is so you would think they could spare a few extra £££'s to give you a decent card. i…
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Network+ new objective like A+?
Is the network+ objective going to be updated/upgraded whatever they call it with a new objective for next year like they are doing with the A+ exam?
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Passive and Active Hubs
Am I right by thinking that Passive Hubs,Active hubs and Switching hubs all map to the Physical Layer. Even thou there are suttle differences between all 3 hubs they all still are maped to the physical layer.
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Syngress N10-003 EXAM QUESTION
I found this question in my Syngress N10-003 Exam book. This really blew me away because I was unaware that these switches even existed. Here is the question. You are looking into purchasing a new switch for your network.You want the switch to be able to route packagets based on the uniform resource locator included with…
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tomorrow's the day! [updated] I passed!
I'm writing my 5th exam in 12 months. CompTIA's Network+ exam, here I come! I've read Mike Meyers' Passport Certification for Network+, did the LearnKey practice exam several times, scoring 85+, read both the 2001 technotes and the new 2005 technotes here. Did all the practice question on this site, scoring 80+. I think…
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Network + study group for Philadelphia metro/Delware County
I was wondering if there was anybody in the Philadelphia metro/Delware County area who might be intrested in starting a Network Plus study group. I have seen some posts on Techexams where folks who are taking Cisco certification are doing this. If interested please E-mail me at ispguy_01@yahoo.com Patrick
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Wireless Technotes
Which is the best source for wireless technotes? Thanks
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986 page TCP/IP Technical Overview
If anyone is interested you can find it here: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/pubs/pdfs/redbooks/gg243376.pdf#search='(pdf)'
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A big network+ question
Hi guys, This is a network+ question from free-tests.com. Can please someone tell me which questions are right and why? From Host A you have the follwing IP configuraation: IP address: 192.168.1.242 Default Gateway: 192.168.1.241 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.240. Which of the following IP addresses will require routing to a…
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RAID rebuilding...
in the content of Network+ and 70-290/291, what is the purpose of the parity drive in RAID 5 besides using it for rebuilding the RAID? Does it make anything faster? is data recovery impossible without the parity drive (RAID 0)? Is data recovery guaranteed to be possible with RAID 5? I am pretty sure its not possible to…
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Net+ & A+ Certs
HELLLLLP!! I have failed the Net+ exam twice. I used exam cram and a Sybex book. I also utilized serveral practice tests. I can't understand what my problem is. I have spent several hundred dollars on study materials but I still come up short. I have been reading several of the posts to try to get some pointers but I am…
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ROUTERS
Can ROUTERS segment?
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Question About ISDN
Hey I'm reading through the Technotes in the WAN section and it's going on about ISDN. It then says that an ISDN Modem is used to convert digital information to analogue and vice versa, However in Mike Meyers passport he specifically states that a ISDN modem is really the ISDN Terminal Adapter and does not due any…
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OSI Layer and DNS
Does DNS reside on the Session Layer of the OSI model ? Please Advise.
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The only thing you need to do pass the Network+ Exam
Today is my birthday. I thought there would be no better way to celebrate it than to become Network+ certified. I spent the past three months studying and the past three days trying to bring it all together. As the night before approached I could feel myself getting more and more anxious. When I woke up the day of the…
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Newly qualified Network+
i would just like to thank everyone for the help with questions asked on the message boards and also for the technotes upon this site which is really useful! how did i find the exam? well...........hmmmm :s all i can say is i know everyones exams are different but i had only 1 q on the osi (which i was disappointed with as…
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E Planet Labs
Does any one know if e Planet Labs Network+ material is ok?
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Going for Network+ tomorrow
Hello all, Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who posted to the forums. Hopefully I have learned enough from my sources and the Technotes and posts here to pass the exam. Wish me luck.
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Reference The Amazon Book Review
Where can Dave Grohl's Network+ Study Guide be found, no trace of it on the Amazon site? Thanks
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Reference Simulation Exams
Simulation Exams are they OK?
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exam cram book from 1999 - too out of date to use?
I bought a second hand Exam Cram Network+ book. The latest year of copyright seems to be 1999. Is it too outdated to use?
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NOOO!!!! my passport to Network+
sigh....had my Mike Meyer's passport to Network+ book in my bag...used it to study while on the subway....after swimming at the school, the bag started to leaked...and my book is ruined.... I saved as many pages as I could...but the cover and some of the pages in the middle is just all ruined! I'm so upset!
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hardware sizes on net+ ?
do they really ask you the size measurements on the net+ exam? i took a practice exam and one of the questions asked "how wide is a rack?" are they really going to ask about specific measurements?