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dstyle347dstyle347 Boston
edited April 2006 in Nerdery
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"

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  • RWBRWB Icrontian
    edited April 2006
    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.
  • dstyle347dstyle347 Boston
    edited April 2006
    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.
  • RWBRWB Icrontian
    edited April 2006
    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.
  • NightwolfNightwolf Afghanistan Member
    edited April 2006
    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.
  • ArmoArmo Mr. Nice Guy Is Dead,Only Aqua Remains Member
    edited April 2006
    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.
  • RWBRWB Icrontian
    edited April 2006
    You use the test king and only 6 questions were on the test? Why would you recoment it then?
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited April 2006
    Do you know how absurdly unlikely it is that a study guide would have six questions on the sitting exam?
  • RWBRWB Icrontian
    edited April 2006
    Not one bit Thraxie ;)
  • NightwolfNightwolf Afghanistan Member
    edited April 2006
    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.
  • RWBRWB Icrontian
    edited April 2006
    Nightwolf wrote:
    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
  • NightwolfNightwolf Afghanistan Member
    edited April 2006
    Oh hells yes i would recomend this book. Its....amazing. It goes over...everything, and all in preparation for the A+ certifications.
  • ArmoArmo Mr. Nice Guy Is Dead,Only Aqua Remains Member
    edited April 2006
    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.
  • RWBRWB Icrontian
    edited April 2006
    Is the test king book on amazon? I have yet to find it.
  • ArmoArmo Mr. Nice Guy Is Dead,Only Aqua Remains Member
    edited April 2006
    your best bet is your local download site.

    opps did i say that?
  • RWBRWB Icrontian
    edited April 2006
    *cough*
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