A+ certified!
So I passed the 220-801 on March 2, 2016 and took 220-802 last night. 
On both, I thought I was doing worse than I actually did. Passed each with 800 or higher! I've been working in IT for 6-7 years, so that definitely made a difference.
My primary study resource was TestOut by LabSim (provided by WGU for my degree program). I found it to be well made and helpful, with informative video lectures (which you can speed up, thank goodness) reinforced with fact sheets, followed by test labs. Great system.
I also used the practice exams at ExamCompass | CompTIA Practice Exams, which were terrific.
Finally, I used the book A+ Certification for Dummies 3rd Edition. It was somewhat helpful - pretty text-heavy, but good info. In my case, it probably wasn't worth the $15 I spent on it, since I tend to learn more from lectures and hands-on practice. But it was good to have an additional resource to help flesh out questions I had - I should have checked it out from the library.
As has been stated many times in these forums, I recommend attacking your studies from different directions using different resources.
HTH!
On both, I thought I was doing worse than I actually did. Passed each with 800 or higher! I've been working in IT for 6-7 years, so that definitely made a difference.My primary study resource was TestOut by LabSim (provided by WGU for my degree program). I found it to be well made and helpful, with informative video lectures (which you can speed up, thank goodness) reinforced with fact sheets, followed by test labs. Great system.
I also used the practice exams at ExamCompass | CompTIA Practice Exams, which were terrific.
Finally, I used the book A+ Certification for Dummies 3rd Edition. It was somewhat helpful - pretty text-heavy, but good info. In my case, it probably wasn't worth the $15 I spent on it, since I tend to learn more from lectures and hands-on practice. But it was good to have an additional resource to help flesh out questions I had - I should have checked it out from the library.
As has been stated many times in these forums, I recommend attacking your studies from different directions using different resources.
HTH!
A+, Net+, Sec+, CySA+, CCNA, ITIL 2011 Foundation, AWS CCP, ISC2 CC, MS SC-900, MS AZ-900
2024 goals: AZ-900, Cloud+, Palo Alto PCNSA, CyberOps Associate, DevNet Associate, Project+
2024 goals: AZ-900, Cloud+, Palo Alto PCNSA, CyberOps Associate, DevNet Associate, Project+
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THE1Tariant
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Congrats buddy i used messer and crucial as well helped me a lot i am going for the network + next wish me luck -
AndersonSmith
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Congratulations on the pass!All the best,
Anderson
"Everything that has a beginning has an end" -
TrustyJ
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Good going on passing exams before the 800 series retired. You mention that you have already been working in the IT field. Will this cert have the pleasure of getting you a raise?
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danny069
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Congratulations! Definitely a wonderful feeling, especially having to pass two exams!I am a Jack of all trades, Master of None -
Trucido
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Congratulations!2017 Certification Goals
CompTIA A+ [ ] CompTIA Net+ [ ] CompTIA Sec+ [ ] CCENT [ ] ITIL [ ] -
nascar_paul
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Congratulations! Welcome to the fun house!2017 Goals: 70-411 [X], 74-409 [X], 70-533 [X], VCP5-DCV [], LX0-103 [], LX0-104 []
"I PLAN to fail!" - No One Ever
