Core passed!
Sup everyone. Today i passed the hardware part of A+. But i have some things to tell/share with you.
1.- the test had 100 questions
2.- Exam Cram 2 Second edition did not help me a lot for the 301 exam
3.- There were many questions related to memory
4.- No IRQ,DMA, South bridge or north bridge questions.
I passed with a good score but im really sad, the stuff that i used was not enought.
Any comments will me apreciated
1.- the test had 100 questions
2.- Exam Cram 2 Second edition did not help me a lot for the 301 exam
3.- There were many questions related to memory
4.- No IRQ,DMA, South bridge or north bridge questions.
I passed with a good score but im really sad, the stuff that i used was not enought.
Any comments will me apreciated
Comments
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sprkymrk
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No comments - but I did want to congratulate you on passing.
All things are possible, only believe. -
billg
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You are so right about the Exam Cram 2 book. I am currently studying for my A+ and I am not liking that book at all. I loved it for the Network+ exam. I am also using Upgrading and Repairing PCs and the related book Upgrading and Repairing Windows. I am not too thrilled with the Sybex book either. I do like A+ in Depth and The Complete Guide to A+ Certification by Graves. -
Delmiroc
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billg wrote:You are so right about the Exam Cram 2 book. I am currently studying for my A+ and I am not liking that book at all. I loved it for the Network+ exam. I am also using Upgrading and Repairing PCs and the related book Upgrading and Repairing Windows. I am not too thrilled with the Sybex book either. I do like A+ in Depth and The Complete Guide to A+ Certification by Graves.
I couldn't agree with you more, I'm also studying for the A+ and finished reading Exam Cram 2 book, and didn't like it at all, but again, For my Net+ exam, the exam cram book was great.
I'm right now using Mike Meyers passport book, and It's great, give that one a try. -
janmike
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Congratulations to you for passing!
Sounds like Exam Cram 2 hit a real dud with the book.
Good luck with what's next!"It doesn't matter, it's in the past!"--Rafiki -
jsobrinog
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Well, ill take some time till the next part ( oS ) , but im very angry, most of my answers were based on my experience. CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND ME A GOOD BOOK FOR COMPTIA +OS PART. I think that spending some money on sybex will work for the second part.
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billg
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I would recommend Upgrading and Repairing Windows. This book is not geared around the OS exam objectives but it covers all the areas of the exam.
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Plantwiz
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I'm not a fan of "ExamCram" material, but keep in mind that both the "Passport" (which I do like) and "ExamCram" are geared toward reviewing material not learning it.
For more indepth details look at Meyers All=inOne as well as Sybex material for consistantly good solid information.
I also agree that material like Scott Mueller's upgrading and repairing is a great way to prepare for the hardware aspect. If you really are interested in learning a topic....always consider books in addition to mere 'certification prep' books!
BTW- Congratulations!
Plantwiz
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nel
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congrats on the pass! feels good doesnt it!
i used exam cram. i found the book quite good....but only as a reference point and not as my primary learning source.
ive heard the mike meyers book is quite good.
if you get bored of reading easily i would suggest cbt nuggets aswell. i find this method alot better for learning along with hands on then use books as a reference because lets face it not many people cud read a book of 1000 pages and take it all in! but everyone is different!
whats next after your a+?Xbox Live: Bring It On
Bsc (hons) Network Computing - 1st Class
WIP: Msc advanced networking -
jsobrinog
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Im going to buy Sybex a+ for the OS preparation. I really hate Exam Cram 2 :S still angry. Any new practice tests for the os part?
Where can i get CB Nuggets, :S kinda expensive , any torrent jeje greets and thanks for the congrats! -
bighornsheep
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Congrats on your step to getting A+.
I got mine in Sept 05. I used the Sybex A+ complete...the PDA flashcards were REALLY useful. I read the book once, and then reviewed 10-15 questions/day for 2 weeks, and I was ready.
Cheers,Jack of all trades, master of none
