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Tips On Aplus Hardware Exam

Posted by , Nov 20 2005, 08:15 PM

The following is a quick overview of what to study to get you a better grasp of hardware exam. It does not cover all topics and is just meant to serve as a pointer. If you are 100% committed to APlus, we highly suggest you visit CompTIA.org A+ section and review the full overview. Also read through the exam overview and syllabus in detail.


* There are several tools available for hardware troubleshooting. Learn what they are and how to use them ( Multimeter Thread On Forum)

* Learn what the hardware looks like. (motherboard, daughterboard, video card, sound card, modem, network card). "Hands on" is very helpful for this. Below is a sample image from Motherboard/Processor/Memory tutorial: user posted image

Here are links to a few more images from study guides section. Can you recognize the hardware?

Image1
Image2
Image3
Image4

* Cable types

* Terminology: Computer Dictionary can help. There is also a helpful document by Hemp (our forum moderator ) at the forum.

* ATA, USB and FireWire

* Memorize the common IRQ's. A Common IRQ list has been compiled by Hemp and made available through the forum.

* CPU Specifications

* Memory types

* Data Storage types

* Static Electricity (what causes it, what are the short term/long term effects)

* Study some basic electricity concepts (AC/DC)

* Printers and how they work, especially laser printers (Click for Tip)

* How does the hardware interact with the software (device driver tutorial)


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  Chuck Gibson, Mar 13 2006, 01:25 PM

QUOTE(eman87 @ Dec 16 2005, 04:20 AM)

very nice demostration shown



The more I use this site, the more I find. Not having any original questions I though I would read the posts to this forum as I intend to test next week for
A+ hardware. I thought I had taken a good look as I have been to the site several times. However each time I find more Information, charts, List's and so on.
Tutorials & Tips section has cleared up two question that have bugged me for the last couple of weeks.

more thanks for a good clean site with uptodate and correct information

#3
  calliope, Mar 16 2006, 10:24 PM

Hi,
I am a new member and this site is very helpful. I haven't covered everything but I will.

calliope

#4
  ksyniculone, Apr 22 2006, 02:43 PM

This is a lot better than the motherboard images in the "Managing and Maintaining your PC" text for the A+ certification from Jean Andrews. This will help me when I have to do one of those "sight-answer" questions for the examination. clap.gif

#5
  measter mama, May 12 2006, 09:47 AM

QUOTE(Guest_Dodgydonald_* @ Dec 18 2005, 06:19 PM)

Great study guide, no ambiguity cool.gif

clap.gif thanks the info you showed me really helped me great pict.

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  reganthony, May 16 2006, 11:20 PM

I LOVE THIS SITE...i cant wait till they come out with the cisco stuff

#7
  leke007, Jul 5 2006, 02:51 PM

This site is very helpful even it's help to cover things that u don't even expect THANKS TO ALL

#8
  cbest, Jul 28 2006, 11:35 AM

Thanks for the tips, appreciate all the work everyones put into this.

#9
  alross, Nov 7 2006, 06:28 PM

Great job on covering all the basics.....and details for that matter! A round of applause! clap.gif appl.gif clap.gif appl.gif clap.gif appl.gif
Great site!

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  Phillp Wilkins, Dec 13 2006, 11:34 AM

QUOTE(alross @ Nov 7 2006, 09:28 PM)

Great job on covering all the basics.....and details for that matter! A round of applause! clap.gif appl.gif clap.gif appl.gif clap.gif appl.gif
Great site!

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I love this site. Finally I have a the resources and peer support I need.

#11
  Baylee4, Jan 9 2007, 12:26 PM

I am new to this site. Thanks for the information. I have just finished my A+ certification classes and I am studying to take the certification tests. Any information I can get would be helpful! Thanks again!

#12
  pttmorris, Jan 30 2007, 10:29 AM

QUOTE(Baylee4 @ Jan 9 2007, 12:26 PM)

I am new to this site. Thanks for the information. I have just finished my A+ certification classes and I am studying to take the certification tests. Any information I can get would be helpful! Thanks again!

#13
  pttmorris, Jan 30 2007, 10:30 AM

QUOTE(pttmorris @ Jan 30 2007, 10:29 AM)

QUOTE(Baylee4 @ Jan 9 2007, 12:26 PM)

I am new to this site. Thanks for the information. I have just finished my A+ certification classes and I am studying to take the certification tests. Any information I can get would be helpful! Thanks again!




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This site is great! I have found so many useful tips. I am writing on Thursday,
Is it tru the OS is harder?


This post has been edited by pttmorris: Jan 30 2007, 10:33 AM

#14
  bob_skittles, Feb 5 2007, 08:14 AM

This site is so helpful i wish i had found it sooner!!!!!! smilie_tanz_008.gif

#15
  friscokidpix, Feb 17 2007, 02:20 PM

I'm looking for the mnemonic list for learning the IRQ's. Can't find them.

Can someone push me in the right direction?

Thanks

#16
  delnorte, Mar 22 2007, 08:54 AM

thanks for the great comments and tips. it helps a lot.

#17
  Kat+, May 23 2007, 12:06 PM

QUOTE(friscokidpix @ Feb 17 2007, 06:20 PM)

I'm looking for the mnemonic list for learning the IRQ's. Can't find them.

Can someone push me in the right direction?

Thanks

Tips For Remembering IRQs by James

It's a naughty mnemonic but boy, will you remember it! Hope this helps.

#18
  angelopena, Jun 13 2007, 03:37 PM

QUOTE(Chuck Gibson @ Mar 13 2006, 04:25 PM)

QUOTE(eman87 @ Dec 16 2005, 04:20 AM)

very nice demostration shown

The more I use this site, the more I find. Not having any original questions I though I would read the posts to this forum as I intend to test next week for
A+ hardware. I thought I had taken a good look as I have been to the site several times. However each time I find more Information, charts, List's and so on.
Tutorials & Tips section has cleared up two question that have bugged me for the last couple of weeks.

more thanks for a good clean site with uptodate and correct information

Just wanted to know what helped you the most in preparing for the A+ exam because I am taking it next week and wanted to know how to fully prepare myself? Thank you

#19
  angelopena, Jun 13 2007, 03:39 PM

QUOTE(Guest_Dodgydonald_* @ Dec 18 2005, 06:19 PM)

Great study guide, no ambiguity cool.gif

what things in the A+ exam they asked for?

#20
  Kenisha, Sep 20 2007, 11:55 AM

QUOTE(Guest_Dodgydonald_* @ Dec 18 2005, 03:19 PM)
Great study guide, no ambiguity cool.gif

I can use all of the help I can get thanks a lot for the great pic.

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