A bit lost....
Ok, this is aimed at the people who have taken the test and are A+ certified.
I had just started class and I am learning about CPU's. My text book is the ComTia A+ Cert exam guide by Mike Meyers. I was just wondering, if on the actual exam, do they really ask you questions about the difference within different CPU's such as AMD athalons as opposed to Pentium M's and such? Like do you have to know the different models of CPU's that have came out? There is a lot of models as I have seen in class and in this chapter (chapter 3) so I was just curious as to how much attention I should put into that. I was just restudying the powerpoint notes from class and was concerned. Im sure its a stupid question. Sorry if it is. Thanks for your help.
I had just started class and I am learning about CPU's. My text book is the ComTia A+ Cert exam guide by Mike Meyers. I was just wondering, if on the actual exam, do they really ask you questions about the difference within different CPU's such as AMD athalons as opposed to Pentium M's and such? Like do you have to know the different models of CPU's that have came out? There is a lot of models as I have seen in class and in this chapter (chapter 3) so I was just curious as to how much attention I should put into that. I was just restudying the powerpoint notes from class and was concerned. Im sure its a stupid question. Sorry if it is. Thanks for your help.
Michael
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Sophomore - Computer Science, Mathematics
Its kind of frustrating that a question like this gets only 4 responses out of the 50 some odd people who have looked at the post. Yet some posts that have nothing to do with IT get constant responses. Kind of corny.
For those who have read it and not responded, if you think its stupid, thats all good, but Im looking for helpful insight. At least throw your 2 cents in about it. I didnt know that having questions needed to be considered cool before answered on here.
Again thanks for the few who have answered.
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Dreams are made up of small ideas with BIG pictures. Focus is the key that unlocks the door to success.
And don't worry about it, it has nothing to do with popularity. Most of the posts I look at I don't respond to, I just read them.
A lot of new comers read the A+ posts I'm sure looking for advice like you but have none to offer because they are new. The more experienced ones like to read in Microsoft and Cisco, ect..
I'm still very new, but know a lot about A+ material. Just keep pounding away and read everything you can... it will all get up there in your head soon enough.
Sophomore - Computer Science, Mathematics
Patience, young jedi.
Sophomore - Computer Science, Mathematics
I took the 2007 version of the A+. You probably won't see a lot of questions about the specifics of CPUs. You might see some questions about the general MHz of a CPU, or how many pins it may have. You should know what the different caches are, MHz ranges, what CPU might be good for a certain PC, ex. XEON would be used in a server.
Think of the A+ as a history exam: you will see a lot of older technology explained.
Hands-on will be your best friend. Get an old computer and play with the motherboards and be familiar with the layout and what each part does....that helped me a lot.
First, in your initial reply you asked about So anyone holding an A+ and wishing to remain certified....cannot tell you about the actual exam.
Second, the information you are looking for is found within the objectives.
Third, if you find the objectives too vague....then learn it just in case, because it is possible it could be on your exam.
Fourth, this is the first I"ve been able to respond. IT has NOTHING to do with your question and TRAV1 answered your question appropriately. Make up flash cards and learn the material. Practice, practice, practice.
If you think it sucks to 'memorize' all the data:
1. Don't go into IT, OR
2. Don't take the exam, OR
3. Don't bother at all to learn things that seem hard and take your chances.
It is up to the candidate to decide how much time/effort they wish to invest into their prep for any exam. It's your money (or your companies money), I prefer to shoot for a pass the first time through, but some people have more time then I, and can afford to retake exams.
Also, it may be that hardware is not your thing and your more valueable on a network/software side of support. A+ isn't for everyone and very successful IT people have never taken the A+.
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"Grammar and spelling aren't everything, but this is a forum, not a chat room. You have plenty of time to spell out the word "you", and look just a little bit smarter." by Phaideaux
***I'll add you can Capitalize the word 'I' to show a little respect for yourself too.
'i' before 'e' except after 'c'.... weird?
For example, on IRQ's-PS/2 on 12 became "public school till age 12!"
Don't stress about it. Find memorization techniques. Use the help of family and friends. Especially those without IT experience. They have a different way of looking at things, that make it simplier.
Once you find the technique that works best for you, it's not that hard.
Good luck!