A+ Certification for Dummies

A+ Certification for Dummies
by Ron Gilster

A+ Certification for Dummies
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Author: Ron Gilster
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-10-24
ISBN: 0764541870
Number of pages: 648
Publisher: For Dummies
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Book Reviews of A+ Certification for Dummies

Book Review: Still waiting...
Summary: 1 Stars

My review is more about not receiving what I ordered. It wouldn't let me do zero stars, that was my choice.

I ordered this book on 12/20/2008 and have yet to receive it or a reply from the seller. I e-mailed the seller twice so far trying to get a response from them and have not heard back. The first time being on 1/14/09 which was the latest I should have receive it, and on 1/18/09 and still nothing. I would just like someone to communicate with me!!!

Book Review: Good start, but not a sole study guide.
Summary: 4 Stars

i used this in conjunction with 2 other books. one of the other 2 was a book filled with sample questions. ultimately i think the sample questions helped the most but this book helps you to understand what you should study and review in order to successfully pass the test.

Book Review: Computers
Summary: 4 Stars

This book is a good study guide for the A+ certification. I love the 'For Dummies' books, they are easy to read and understand.

Book Review: Ok for intro, average resource for actual test.
Summary: 3 Stars

This book was OK for beginners to get acquainted with actual computer hardware and its inner workings, but NOT ENOUGH for the Core hardware 2003 test at least. I used this as my sole reference and I passed with a 674 (minimum 515 pass). Im not quite satisfied with that score. LUCKILY, I had LOTS OF BACKGROUND computer knowledge by myself and it helped greatly in passing the exam. If I had no background computer knowledge and solely used this book I would have failed miserably. The reason why this book is not good for exam: Many, MANY of the A+ questions are actually real world scenario questions on "what would you most likely do" in a troubleshooting problem. and Many questions are on printers. This book does not have many real world scenario troubleshooting answers, but for the technicalities its ok. It said memorize IRQs and I/O addresses. BULL!!! None of that, if maybe one, was on the test. I hope someone can recommened to me a good book for the OS tech test!!

Book Review: Great Book
Summary: 5 Stars

What else can I say? If you complete this book, you will pass your A+ Certification. This book is money well spent.

Summary of A+ Certification for Dummies

The bestselling guide to A+ success, now revised and updated

Here?s the fun and easy way® to study for the exam ? all the rewards in half the time!

Here?s the exam 220-301 and 220-302 test-prep guide you?ve been waiting for ? an economical For Dummies book-and-software package that actually makes studying fun. Prepared by a CompTIA-certified expert and packed with proven tips and practice exams, it?s all you need to get up to speed on core hardware and operating system technologies ? and pass the test!

Discover how to:

  • Review the material, objective by objective
  • Assess what you know ? and don?t know
  • Spot and avoid test traps
  • Answer questions quickly
  • Hone your skills on top test-prep software
  • Create custom practice exams

All this on the bonus CD-ROM

  • Our exclusive test-prep software, now with twice as many sample questions as in previous editions
  • Plus demo versions from Boson Software, Inc., JRK Software, Vista-Net Publishing and Self Test Software.

The Certified Computer Technician title--otherwise known as A+ Certification--is one way to document your technical skills for your résumé, and A+ Certification for Dummies is a painless way to prepare for the tests. It also serves as a wonderful primer for anyone who wants to learn more about computers.

The book begins with an introduction to basic electronics and to the numbering systems relevant to computer processing. This opening section also covers the tools and techniques you need to know when working on computers. Next, author Ron Gilster builds your hardware knowledge from the bottom up with chapters on motherboards, memory technology, disk and other storage options, bus structures, and power supplies. Discussions of input and output devices, I/O ports, printers, and basic networking follow.

Further on, the author explains how to work on computers, install new options, and implement upgrades. Gilster also discusses how to deal with customers--often a bigger challenge than diagnosing the hardware problem--and covers the DOS/Windows platform and diagnostic techniques.

An included CD contains study software and hundreds of practice questions. Whether you are preparing for the A+ exam or simply want to get a clue about how computers work, this title covers the basics well. --Stephen W. Plain

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