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dstyle347
5 Apr 2006, 1:39am
So I work in IT as desktop/network/server support, and I do stress support. How thorough is the A+/Network+ testing.. Any tips or comments there? I asked here because well "this area has one foot in hardware and one in software"
RWB
5 Apr 2006, 2:01am
Get both just becuase they're basic and ALOT of jobs really like A+ no matter how good you are plus you can learn a few things you didn't know before. I also do Tech Support, I used to work for Verizon DSL, now I work for an ACTUAL smart company doing Network Support for Hotels. They want me to go with A+ and N+ before I go with Cisco which is what I wanted to do right away.
dstyle347
5 Apr 2006, 2:07am
Well Im definitely going for the tests I'm just wondering how much obscure knowledge is involved and basically things people did'nt realize about the testing until they took it. I just don't know how much prep I should invest.
RWB
5 Apr 2006, 2:16am
IMHO it's a test and should be treated like so. I haven't yet taken it, I am sure most of us here could pass without studying for the A+, but I am anyways if not just for the simple fact that if I do fail, my workplace won't pay. Net+ I think is the tougher of the two tests, A+ is basic knowlege and 80 questions x2 tests IIRC.
Nightwolf
5 Apr 2006, 2:24am
I wouldn't say many people here could take the test w/o studying. I'm taking the test this June after my CSN class is over.
Armo
5 Apr 2006, 2:46am
i have both A+ and Net+, the Net+ is by far more complicated because its focused direclty at networking, the A+ is so freaking broad its not even funny.

all you really need to study ( this is the basis that you are REALLY familiar with networking and computers ) are the Test Kings, which are HUGE lists of questions ( from the test ) and answers, i had about 6 questions on my A+ that were stright from the test king.
RWB
5 Apr 2006, 2:51am
You use the test king and only 6 questions were on the test? Why would you recoment it then?
Thrax
5 Apr 2006, 3:03am
Do you know how absurdly unlikely it is that a study guide would have six questions on the sitting exam?
RWB
5 Apr 2006, 3:03am
Not one bit Thraxie ;)
Nightwolf
5 Apr 2006, 3:28am
In preperation for the A+ certification, we're reading this ( http://www.course.com/catalog/product.cfm?isbn=0-619-21324-8 ) A+ guide to Managing and Maintaining your PC. I plan on "re-reading" this book after we're done with it in class.
RWB
5 Apr 2006, 3:41am
In preperation for the A+ certification, we're reading this ( http://www.course.com/catalog/product.cfm?isbn=0-619-21324-8 ) A+ guide to Managing and Maintaining your PC. I plan on "re-reading" this book after we're done with it in class.

Would you actually recomend this book? I would like to know as I am TRYING to find a good upto date A+ books. My current one is from 2001 :P
Nightwolf
5 Apr 2006, 11:42pm
Oh hells yes i would recomend this book. Its....amazing. It goes over...everything, and all in preparation for the A+ certifications.
Armo
6 Apr 2006, 12:45am
the test kings give you a very good idea of what to expect on your exam considering they are questions from tests them selves. there are somthing like 90 questions on the exam ( Per test A+ software and A+ hardware, you get an 1.5 hours i think. it took me like 20 minutes for each part of the test.
RWB
6 Apr 2006, 12:55am
Is the test king book on amazon? I have yet to find it.
Armo
6 Apr 2006, 1:12am
your best bet is your local download site.

opps did i say that?
RWB
6 Apr 2006, 2:04am
*cough*