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A+ Certification

Discussion in 'Technology' started by airsoft_warrior, Feb 10, 2010.

  1. Feb 10, 2010 at 9:56 AM
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    airsoft_warrior

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    I am studying for my A+. Anyone on here have it that could offer some pointers?
     
  2. Feb 10, 2010 at 2:06 PM
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    A+ wasn't to tough. They have changed the test since I took it in 2008 and I hear its harder now than it was. Some of the questions are just common sense others are a little more difficult. Make sure to know how a laser printer works, there was a few questions on different CPU socket types, etc.
     
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  4. Feb 10, 2010 at 2:21 PM
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    I got the book for the new one I am about 1/2 through it. It seems to be mostly common sense. i am just worried about the specifics like all of the Acronymns and that kinda thing.
     
  5. Feb 10, 2010 at 2:24 PM
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    which one are you going to take the 220-601 and 220-602 or the new 701???
     
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    The 701 might as well be as up to date as possible.
     
  7. Feb 10, 2010 at 2:30 PM
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    I took it last month, thought of taking the 701 but its the same crap certification is still valid for life.
    If you decide to take the 601 and 602 let me know.

    I really reaaaally recommend this:
    http://certways.com/ best $39 bucks you'll spend studying for the test
    ;):spy:

    Most questions I got were for:
    1- Types of cables & speed (usb, rj45, rj11 etc etc)
    2- Types of ports (usb, parallel (ieee1284), serial and ieee1394 firewire)
    3- troubleshooting printer installation
    4- How to respond to costumer's questions and situations you might encounter on a job
    6- Types of RAM modules
    7- Wireless Speed (802.11B/G/N, bluetooth)
     
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    They still allow you to take 601 and 602? I thought those were retired when 701 came out.
     
  9. Feb 10, 2010 at 2:55 PM
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    yes they still allow it, I think they will be eliminated by the end of this month if I remember correctly. I took both 601 and 602 last month.

    Edit, From their website (referring to the 601)

     
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    learn something new everyday!
     
  11. Feb 10, 2010 at 3:01 PM
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    yeah, on another note, the certificate takes a looooooong time to get here. I finally got mine Yesterday but with a nice surprise that the postal office teared the envelope and the certificate is a bit teared up :(
     
  12. Feb 10, 2010 at 3:08 PM
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    ouch 3 months...

    Anyone has taken any of the other exams?????

    I'm thinking of taking the Network exam and using it as an elective for the Microsoft Certification (MSC?)
     
  13. Feb 10, 2010 at 3:11 PM
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    When i get done with the A+ I want to take the network and the Network security
     
  14. Feb 10, 2010 at 10:31 PM
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    I wouldn't really waste your time on that one. The Network+ cert doesn't really carry any weight anymore. Especially with the million of CCNA's out there.

    You would be better off going after the CCENT if your looking for entry level, or the CCNA.
     
  15. Feb 11, 2010 at 3:53 AM
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    Well that would be a good reason then. :laugh:

    The CCNA can be had pretty cheap. The composite test is only $250, and you can pick up the Cisco Press books for around $50-80 (for the pair).
     

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