Passed 901 + 902

Chuckrstark

Greetings!

First time poster, frequent reader. Today I passed the 901 and 902 exams to earn my A+.

Some helpful advice to those seeking the cert. Get hands on experience if possible and take as many practice exams as you can. I am a level II support specialist and was familiar with most of the topics except networking. The hands on training I did with my network team helped me more than anything. I also did close to 1000 different practice questions along with reading the A+ all-in-one book and the A+ certification passport by Mike Meyers. You can do it! I'm on to Security+ and Network+ to complete the trifecta.

DAVIS NGUYEN

Congrats!

DarthRebo

Congrats, I too just passed 902, and to anyone preparing, I would also recommend ExamCompass as well as the CompTIA practice exams. Nothing can replace real-world experience, but simulation labs are very helpful too.

nick0944

Congratz!

Could you please give me your advice, i was reading CompTIA A+ Complete Review Guide by Emmett Dulaney [h=1]Exams 220-801 and 220-802, and i'm checking out now All in one comptia a certification exam guide 6th edition mcgraw hill-2007 ( that you recomended )and i noticed that it has around 1200 pages. I don't have problem with reading all that but before i start with it, could you please advise is that book enough to learn everything you need to know to pass the exam? How long did you study for the exam?[/h]I'm working on job 10-6 so i can study maybe one hour per day + weekends so i needed to check with you before i even start reading it

Chuckrstark

I recommend the A+ certification passport by Mike Meyers over the All-in-One. I read Meyers' book cover to cover and would go into the All-In-One to skimp on the same topics and use the practice questions. If I were to do it over again I would do what I am doing for my Network+/Security+ and that is,

- Watch Professor Messer Training Videos.
- Take notes on said videos
- Read the same topics in the Passport Books
- Create some flashcards
- Take as many practice exams as can be found.

My employer approved the certifications so I can study for about 2 hours at work. I took an assessment to see what were my weaker areas and I focused more on those. I did two hours a weekday and 3 to 4 hours on weekends for three weeks.

nick0944

Thanks! Will do so. I was also watching Cybrary videos, and i find them helpful too.

hockeymom

First time poster looking for advice....

Was in Tech world from 1997-2007 as an MCSE doing everything from Network Admin, Desktop Support, to Web Programming with HTML and Java. Quit a state job to have a family and haven't worked in IT in 10 years. (I have been part time administrative support for 7 years)

I am now trying to figure out how to jump back in and the A+ certification seems the most logical place to start to at least get me an entry level job to start over. Thoughts on best way to study for A+ for someone who has a technical background but just is lacking in all the massive changes that have happened in the last decade. I don't really have time for on location classes but I am looking for the best self study methods. Any advice from current IT professionals would be appreciated. Thanks

chrisnorris070

do you have to know all 11 cpu types for intel and amd? and sockets?

Pseudonymous

You do for the 901. It's on the exam objectives.

https://certification.comptia.org/docs/default-source/exam-objectives/comptia-a-220-901-exam-objectives.pdf

codingfanatic

Definitely. I suggest creating flashcards. 6 Intel, 5 AMD, and AMD are split between FM and AM. Divide and conquer!


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IdRatherNot

Good job, your journey is just beginning. I hope the best for you!

daviddws

Congrats!

jamensah2

Congrats !!!!.

How do I get those items to prep for the test soon?