Inconsistency and contradiction during self study

nathanamthor

In my self-study for the A+ exams, I'm finding a lot of innacuracy and inconsistency between sources. No one can seem to agree on alot of terminology, and maintenance and troubleshooting concepts seem largely opinion-based. Worse, some of the things I've run into contradict actual experience! I guess this is the problem you run into when you mix academic knowledge and field experience.

So since there is no actual "authority" anywhere, can anyone suggest any study references that have the answers CompTIA wants to hear? The tech notes here are GREAT, but I was hoping for something more comprehensive.

BTW, no one buy Sybex's A+ Study Guide by David Groth, unless you want to be told firmly that the correct term for an IDE controller is a paddle board.

Ricka182

I used Mike Myers All-In-One guide for my A+, and I thought it was good. At least good enough for me to pass.

mobri09

I used the Mike Meyers Passport and that worked for me, but your going to find alot of innacuracy during your studies for A+
Good luck

Crickett

I found the core exam to be a little vague too. I took the old test a couple years ago and they showed this really bad drawing of a motherboard and asked to point out the lpt port.. but I swear the thing didn't have one.

Transatlantic

I agree with the Mike Meyers AIO, also go through the technotes here, they're both accurate and easy to understand