A+ Certification Question

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The A+ has two tests. The hardware side and then the software side.

As far as taking the tests, is there an advantage with taking one first before the other? Since maybe a few things are covered in both tests or for whatever reason? Or does it not matter what test I take first?

Also, if there a time period that you need to complete both tests? Or can I take one test now and the next test in 18 months and be okay?

Thanks
 
Most of these answers can be answered at comptia's website.

When I took my A+ exam (like 5 years ago!) I did both the same day. They were not particularly challenging but I am not sure how much the test has changed over the years. My test actually had Novell and Windows 3.11 questions in there IIRC. Anyway, it is best I think to get them both done in one shot. Get a book, study hard and make sure that you have a good grasp of the material.
 
I did mine a week apart.

It just so happened that I studied the 2001 objectives. I took the 2001 hardware, then went to take the 2001 software and was told it was the first day of the new 2003 objectives. I took it anyway and passed. They are just getting rid of the older questions and are implementing more questions having to do with laptops, wireless, and newer technology.
 
Sort of newer questions. I just took the 2003 A+ about 2 months ago, and it was still primarily on older hardware, IRQs, and old generation windows (NT, 9X).
 
Darkstar850 said:
Sort of newer questions. I just took the 2003 A+ about 2 months ago, and it was still primarily on older hardware, IRQs, and old generation windows (NT, 9X).
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I took mine a year ago at the beginning of April, and was mostly general XP and 2000 questions.
 
are there any practice tests to take online? i'm pretty handy w/ computers and a+ cert would kinda be useful just to say that i have it, but i don't wana take a class or pay a trillion dollars to take the test just to find out that i don't know as much as i thought. i know people who are certified, and they are idiots, so i don't think i'll have a problem, just don't wana waste the money... just in case.
 
Google has a lot of good web quizs and information. That is how I studied for my N+ it only took 3 hours or so of study time to pass it.

You could google these...
A+ Bible.pdf
TestKing - 220-221 Comptia A+ Core Hardware Edt2.pdf

But for the A+ I bought the Michael Meyers A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide 5th edition. It should come in 2-3 days.
 
Test King = Test Answers

It is nothing more than a brain dump. It is people who use Test King that are giving certs a bad name and bringing down the value of having them.

You want to pass the test? Buy a few books and study the material. Do some practice tests, then take the test. Don't just memorize 1000 test questions. You might pass the test by using a brain dump, but when it comes time to use the knowledge on the job, you won't be able to.
 
I took the tests when it was still Dos. When I took it I used the Cramsession notes. They had everything I seen on the tests. If you're not too sure, you should take the Hardware, then take about a week to study before doing the OS. This way you're only focusing on one area. The problems with books is they give too much background information that may be useless to you. The test is very factual. Try Cramsessions, MSMCSE.com and ExamNotes.net, they have good study notes.
 
techexams.net is also another good site/forums with study guides, practice tests for all major certs.
 
yeah i took mine on the same day also... i took mine December 8th of 2000 though... only took maybe 15 minutes for both tests, lol
 
That was back when they were adaptive. I spend more time on the survey questions than the actual test. Not even 5 minutes per test. Adaptive testing was supposed to be the new wave, but it came and went. Another tip is to read your study noted right before and as soon as you sit, right down everything you can remember on the scrap paper they give you. This way you have a reference of the things you may be foggy about
 
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