New guy Here
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Forum Name: CompTIA -- A+/Network+
Forum Discription: Discuss CompTIA's A+ and Network+ certifications and related technologies here.
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Printed Date: 17 October 2006 at 10:17pm
Topic: New guy Here
Posted by: dll08
Subject: New guy Here
Date Posted: 16 October 2006 at 5:15pm
| Hello Im new to these forums, and I go to HBC in Maryland. I am here for the CompTia exam that I hope to take in summer of 2007. I just started College this august 2006. I am currently in PC hardware. I see that people took the software part along with the hardware part which makes it easier for the exam.But I'll think I'll wait until the first part is done, then start with the software part.I am currently using the (A+ guide to PC Maintenance & Require Book By Micheal Graves)Any success with that book anyone?????. I have been learning from my dad how to build computers, and he does alot of logistics for the military. My father has atleast 3 or 4 spare computers laying around the house to practice from. But I hope you guys/gals can help me have a succesful time on this forum and also some tips on taking the exam. Sorry for the long post, just kind of nervous and dont want to take the test more than 2 times... ------------- Hopefully in summer of 2007 I can pass the COMPTia test!!!! |
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Posted by: TMichael
Date Posted: 16 October 2006 at 7:35pm
| Welcome! I'd recommend taking them separately, but hey, if they can do them both on the same day, more power to them. :) I haven't heard of that guide... it doesn't sound like an A+ certification book, but rather a book that simply stuck A+ on the front of the title. Most of us recommend Michael Meyers All-in-One A+ Study Guide. However, be advised that the old version of the exams are being retired VERY soon and the new version of the exams have already been released. Not sure when the new version of Meyers book will be (or was already) released. Best of luck! ------------- TMichael MCSE+I, MCSE: Security, MCDST, MCDBA, OCP, CCNP, CCDP, CNE, SCSA, Security+, Linux+, Server+, Network+, A+ Served proudly, US Army, 98C Intelligence Analyst, '89-'92 |
Posted by: dll08
Date Posted: 17 October 2006 at 6:08am
| yea this is the link to the book that the school gave me. http://www.delmarlearning.com/browse_product_detail.aspx?cat id=13498&isbn=1401852300&cat1ID=EL&cat2ID=PNSince the old test is being retired or so, I propably should just wait a little longer to take the exam. Yea I didnt no you can take the test seperately? Gosh that makes things a little bit easier then. :) I guess Im going to have to invest in that Micheal Meyers All-in-on A+ study guide. Thanks ------------- Hopefully in summer of 2007 I can pass the COMPTia test!!!! |
Posted by: TMichael
Date Posted: 17 October 2006 at 6:35am
| Your link above doesn't work - can't get the page to display. Your instructors should know these things - whether you can take the exams at different times, etc. Makes ya wonder what else they're not teaching you. Best of luck, my friend! ------------- TMichael MCSE+I, MCSE: Security, MCDST, MCDBA, OCP, CCNP, CCDP, CNE, SCSA, Security+, Linux+, Server+, Network+, A+ Served proudly, US Army, 98C Intelligence Analyst, '89-'92 |
Posted by: Wildcat_Dude
Date Posted: 17 October 2006 at 7:14am
| Had to go another route to get info on this book. http://www.booksamillion.com/ncom/books?pid=1401852300& ad=FGLBKS - Link to book here and a link to the ISBN # is http://btobsearch.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry. asp?z=y&btob=Y&endeca=1&isbn=1401852300&itm=6 - here but this book is only good for the hardware portion of the exam, nothing for the software portion of it. Mike Meyers is your best bet to get up to speed I would think. ------------- MCSE:Security & MCSA:Security 2k, MCPS, MCNPS, MCDST, MCP XP, SonicWall CSSA, CompTIA Security+, A+ & N+ Being a  is  |
Posted by: dll08
Date Posted: 17 October 2006 at 12:10pm
| ^ exactly. Thats what the book looks like. I was just about to post up another link. So your saying this book is good for the hardaware part? Is this a book you would recomend for taking the hardware part anyway? Or just still read this and wait until the next book comes out? ^^ I hope the professors tell me I can take the test at different time. If not Im screwed for planning to take the test this summer. Since I have the hardware portion, which would you guys recommend for the software. I can read that on my seperate time, before the next semester so I will be already ahead. I appreciate you guys fast response,. :^) ------------- Hopefully in summer of 2007 I can pass the COMPTia test!!!! |
Posted by: TMichael
Date Posted: 17 October 2006 at 12:58pm
| I'd not recommend it simply because I haven't heard of it before now - I could only recommend something I've seen or heard from others that it's good to use. There's not a single review on that book on Amazon's site. Again, I'd personally recommend the Mike Meyers All-in-One A+ Study Guide. It covers both of the 2003-objective exams. Keep in mind that the CompTIA A+ exam might or might not be different from whatever your professors may be having you take as a final exam. Meaning, the final exam at your school may or may not be a live CompTIA A+ exam. Passing your school's course doesn't make you certified unless they require the A+ exam to pass. That being said, you don't have to take ANY course to be A+ certified... you merely have to pass the two CompTIA exams. The class simply gives you knowledge so that you can pass easier. If your professors require you to take the CompTIA A+ hardware exam to pass your course, your situation becomes tricky because of the retiring 2003-version exams. See, you have to take a "matching" hardware and software exam. Meaning, if you take the A+ Hardware exam covering the old 2003 objectives, you must take the A+ Software exam with the 2003 objectives to be certified - you can't mix and match versions. The old exams will be retired as of Dec 31, 2006 unless your school has an agreement with CompTIA that allows you to take it till June 30, 2007. So you MIGHT be safe if that's the case. Ask your instructors to be sure - keep yourself covered, man. If they have no clue, that's a danger sign. Hope all this makes sense. I'd recommend that you look at the CompTIA A+ Certification Web site to get a clearer picture of what's ahead of you. ------------- TMichael MCSE+I, MCSE: Security, MCDST, MCDBA, OCP, CCNP, CCDP, CNE, SCSA, Security+, Linux+, Server+, Network+, A+ Served proudly, US Army, 98C Intelligence Analyst, '89-'92 |
Posted by: dll08
Date Posted: 17 October 2006 at 4:20pm
| Yea, Im going to ask my professor 2 morrow before I go to class so I can get more information to prepare 4 the future. The way you guys are putting in words make things easier. Im going to go the website and see whats going on. Oh yea since their are so many mike myers that are similar is this the book you guys are talking about.. http://www.amazon.com/Certification-All-One-Exam-Guide/dp/00 72229918 Hope that link works. I here they also have editions? I would be guessing get the 5th edition? ------------- Hopefully in summer of 2007 I can pass the COMPTia test!!!! |
Posted by: Wildcat_Dude
Date Posted: 17 October 2006 at 7:08pm
| 5th edition if its the latest should do fine. But I got a suggestion for you. Get out of the habit of writing shorthand. This is a professional forum where professionals met and exchange ideas and such. If it were in the context of having a little fun with a scenario or something, that's one thing but let it rule your thoughts can make it translate over to the professional side, and that's a bad move and a short end to a possible career somewhere. 2 does not translate into to or 4 doesn't translate to for. Remember, you're not in High School anymore, you're in College to learn a profession and become a professional, so start by writing  to become one.------------- MCSE:Security & MCSA:Security 2k, MCPS, MCNPS, MCDST, MCP XP, SonicWall CSSA, CompTIA Security+, A+ & N+ Being a is |