One down, one to go. The test was a lot easier than I anticipated. I have no prior "professional" experience, only building my own and fixing friends/relatives pc's.
Here's the tools I used to pass:
Meyers AIO
Exam Cram 2 (2 books, one was a questions/answers book)
Technotes and reading the forums here
Ten questions in I knew I would pass. I didn't see one question that I couldn't at least narrow down to 2 answers. I was afraid going in that I would get tricky or unclear questions. If you know your stuff you will do just fine. I HIGHLY suggest getting the AIO as it is inexpensive (especially compared to some of my college books!) and the practice test cd is setup just like the real test, which is comforting when you go into the test area and it seems like you've taken it 10 times already.
Honestly, I didn't get much additional information out of the Exam Cram 2 book that wasn't in the AIO, but the 2 test cd's and last minute cram sheet you get with the bundle makes it worth the $30 or so I spent on it. I reviewed the Technotes again this morning, took some more practice tests, and then reviewed the cram sheet in the car before I went in. Now that I have the roadmap for the OS part and have a test under my belt, I won't feel as nervous going in (although with $100 on the line I'm sure there will be some nervousness
). I hope this helps anyone who has yet to take their first test.
