Exam Objectives Question
HorizonThief
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Hello all,
Quick question... I printed out the CompTIA A+ 220-801 Exam Objectives and I am going through the 6th Ed. Exam Cram book by David L. Prowse.
In the 1.2 section of the Exam Objectives it states sizes for ATX, Micro-ATX, and ITX but the book continues on with BTX.
Should I know BTX as well for the exam? I don't want to over study and waste time covering material that won't be on the exam. So should I focus solely what is listed on the Exam Objectives or are they a general guideline that don't cover everything that will be on the exams? Edit: The author notes the BTX information is superfluous but the rest of my questions still stand.
With that in mind I plan on spending 5 days a week, 8 hours a day, over the next 3-6 months to self-study for the exams. I am not trying to do a "quickie, fly-by-night" approach for the certification process. I simply don't want to mess myself up with information I currently don't need to worry about. I am utilizing the Prowse book, Professor Messer videos, and the abundant practice exams I have found online.
Are there any other resources members might recommend? Is that too short or too long to spend studying? I know it's all relative to each individual but I'd love some feedback.
Is there an online study group? May I start a thread in this forum where members can quiz my knowledge with similar real world scenarios?
I hope to hear some suggestions/comments and I appreciate all of your time,
- HorizonThief.
Quick question... I printed out the CompTIA A+ 220-801 Exam Objectives and I am going through the 6th Ed. Exam Cram book by David L. Prowse.
In the 1.2 section of the Exam Objectives it states sizes for ATX, Micro-ATX, and ITX but the book continues on with BTX.
Should I know BTX as well for the exam? I don't want to over study and waste time covering material that won't be on the exam. So should I focus solely what is listed on the Exam Objectives or are they a general guideline that don't cover everything that will be on the exams? Edit: The author notes the BTX information is superfluous but the rest of my questions still stand.
With that in mind I plan on spending 5 days a week, 8 hours a day, over the next 3-6 months to self-study for the exams. I am not trying to do a "quickie, fly-by-night" approach for the certification process. I simply don't want to mess myself up with information I currently don't need to worry about. I am utilizing the Prowse book, Professor Messer videos, and the abundant practice exams I have found online.
Are there any other resources members might recommend? Is that too short or too long to spend studying? I know it's all relative to each individual but I'd love some feedback.
Is there an online study group? May I start a thread in this forum where members can quiz my knowledge with similar real world scenarios?
I hope to hear some suggestions/comments and I appreciate all of your time,
- HorizonThief.
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Goals for 2017: B][COLOR=#ff0000]0% Done[/COLOR][/B Cisco CCENT, B][COLOR=#ff0000]0% Done[/COLOR][/B Cisco CCNA: R&S B][COLOR=#ff0000]0% Done[/COLOR][/B B.S. IT Security
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OTBO
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Study whatever is in the Exam Objectives. If you do see anything about BTX, it will probably be one question; don't worry too much about it.
40 hours a week for 3-6 months seems a bit much.... I studied for around an hour a day using ExamCram and I listened to Professor Messer while working at my old job for around 3 hours a day a couple times a week. I had my tests done in sixth months, and that was with taking extended breaks.
Good luck! -
crazboy84
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Yea anything in the exam objectives u need knowledge about. Now like OTBO said i think your putting more time into this than necessary. To go from 0 knowledge about a computer to passing A+ would take less time than you are assigning yourself. Watch all of proffessor messors videos, read a book if you like to read then take practice tests. After practice tests restudy the areas your weak in and keep practice testing till u consistently get 90s. Once u get a 90 take your test. spending 40 hours a week studying you should have no problem prepping in like 3 weeks.