161 replies to this topic

[gluyben]

All good information to know.

I'll be booking my exam within the next couple of weeks

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Thank you for the info. I take the test in two weeks.  

[scotty_01uk]

I plan to take this test within the next 6months can you please point me in the right direction for when i can study essentials & 602 as there the 2 modules i will be taking thank you

[stonecoldd]

I've heard a good quarter of those objectives are not tested but hey it doesn't hurt to know it all...it is you who will be fixing computers in the future not them...

[justinhaines]

What is the average time for taking the test, also what is the average cost for it as well?  

[justinhaines]

Thanks for the postings of all the exam study guides and such they are a life saver.  

[brian.johnson37]

Is anyone familiar with the expiration for the A+ certification? Is the certification a non expiring certification or is upgrading just a reuirement (i.e. from 220-301 to 220-601)? Thanks

[jowewo]

Is anyone familiar with the expiration for the A+ certification? Is the certification a non expiring certification or is upgrading just a reuirement (i.e. from 220-301 to 220-601)? Thanks

Once you have your A+, you are good to go. CompTIA will offer you to freshen your knowledge every year. They charge you for it, though. Nonetheless this is not a must-do. Employers still consider my A+ (passed in 2006) as valid.

Good luck in the IT world!

[jsmoothtoo]

I love all of the info I am seeing. Thanks guys and girls

[jsmoothtoo]

Here is the book that I am studying...

CompTIA® A+ Exam Prep (Exams A+ Essentials, 220-602, 220-603, 220-604)
by Charles J. Brooks; David L. Prowse

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Publisher: Exam Cram
Pub Date: May 14, 2008
Print ISBN-10: 0-7897-3565-2
Print ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3565-2
eText ISBN-10: 0-7686-8144-8
eText ISBN-13: 978-0-7686-8144-4

Pages: 1464

Here is a synopsis from the book, it is very comprehensive:

This book is your one-stop answer for the A+ exams. Everything you need to know to pass the exams is in here. You do not have to take a class in addition to buying this book to pass the exam. Depending on your personal study habits or learning style, however, you might benefit from buying this book and taking a class. It can also help advanced users and administrators who are not studying for the exam but are looking for a single-volume technical reference.

Hope that helps...

This is a great book.  It is fantastic.  It will help you cram for the exam.  Multiple Choice, plue it will give you detailed answers on the questions.  Recommend this book to all

[zephros]

In an overall since, do you think this A+ is a difficult cert to obtain?

[tachi]

Hey all,

I've recently done the exam and what i can say is that it's not as difficult as the Trancender practice exams but very similar questions to those in the Sybex test engine.  So no one stress and one tip...don't change your answers..stick to your instinct.

Good luck to all.

[thomassd76]

I have been studying for the Essentials and IT Tech Exams and have found the practice exams much more difficult than those in the Complete A+ Study Kit I ordered.  Anybody else notice that?

[francis.nicholas]

Tell me more about this book.
I am new learner.
what kind of computer do I need to practice on? ( Desktop of Laptop )
Does this book have examples?
THanks..

I love all of the info I am seeing. Thanks guys and girls

[1ITworld]

good stuff

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Wondering what the Comptia A+ Essentials test covers? Here the latest objectives as given by Comptia, clearly stating the various domains to know, what percentage of the exam they cover and the subject matter to know from each domain.

u know any sites for some good free tests

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any good sites for some good free tests

[Luffchylde]

Thanks for the info!!

[leemenendez]

I'm scheduled to take CompTIA A+ Essentials 2007...
anyone have any idea how the 2007 test varies from 2006? Has anyone taken it recently?

[Uribeasado]

In an overall since, do you think this A+ is a difficult cert to obtain?

I think the difficulty lies in having to memorize every little thing.  I'm glad it's difficult, yet accessible.  The more barriers to entry into your career, the better off you'll be.  I work 40 hours a week at Trader Joe's for Pete's sake.  No barriers to entry there.