CompTIA A+ Complete Certification Kit | 
 enlarge | Authors: Quentin Docter, Emmett Dulaney, Toby Skandier, James Pyles
Publisher: Sybex
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
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Pages: 1743
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.3
Dimensions (in): 9.7 x 7.8 x 4.4
ISBN: 0470145609
Dewey Decimal Number: 004
EAN: 9780470145609
ASIN: 0470145609
Publication Date: April 9, 2007
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Product Description
As the industry standard in terms of measuring a technician’s hardware and software knowledge, the CompTIA A+ exam is the most popular entry-level certification, particularly for individuals switching from another career to computers. This kit prepares you for the two-part certification exam by offering valuable information on personal computer components, laptop and portable devices, printers and scanners, networks, and security safety and environment. This boxed contains three books that provides everything you need to prepare for the CompTIA A+ 2006 Certification Exam, including in-depth coverage of all exam objectives, exercises to hone your real-world skills, and a concise review for that last-minute test prep. CompTIA A+(r) Complete Study Guide This Study Guide provides complete, in-depth coverage of all exam objectives for all four CompTIA A+ exams in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need - Hands-on exercises reinforce critical skills
- Real-world scenarios put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
- Challenging review questions prepare you for exam day
- Exam Essentials in each chapter helps you zero in on what you need to know
- Includes Eight practice exams on CD: 2 each for A+ Essentials, IT Technician, Remote Support Technician, and Depot Technician
PC Technician Street Smarts: A Real World Guide to CompTIA A+(r) Skills Key information and hands-on practice organized around the actual day-to-day tasks and challenges you'll face in the field as a PC Technician, including installing and maintaining hardware and software, and much more - Practice what you've learned with challenging real world scenarios
- Follow step-by-step exercises and get the skills you need in the field
- Based on specific exam objectives--use this as a lab manual for certification prep
CompTIA A+(r) Complete Fast Pass(TM) A concise review tool--and the perfect companion to the CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide--focusing on essential information for all four A+ exams - Easy-to-use book is organized by exam objectives for quick review
- Exam Essentials in each chapter helps you zero in on what you need to know
- Contains more review questions and practice tools than competing review guides
- Includes four practice exams on CD plus electronic flashcards and a searchable Glossary of Terms
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 I passed the exams on Aug 19 th 2008 September 3, 2008
Theese books rock! I bought the cert. library a few months ago and I passed just by using the main book! The Fast Passed is a stripped down version of the main one. I did not use the Street Smarts book.
The book is very comprehensive, but you will need the practice exams (Que A+ practice exams, 2008 ed). For the A+ Essentials, I found a lot of questions from the Que books!!
Even though English is not my native language, I passed mainly using the Emett Dulaney book! (Yes, I had to read the book 7-8 times).
Thanks guys, the book is excellent!
PS: To pass, make sure you read each chapter many times!
Worth the money! August 27, 2008
I have been working on computers from 1996, from old 8088's with Dos 3.2 to latest with XP (except ME and VISTA!). But I have no degree; only been doing it on my own, fixing ALOT of people's computers. This book is very well written, with sample tests at the end of each chapters and 2 CD's with flash cards and more exams. Highly Recommended!
 Great study guide but... August 18, 2008
...it seems a bit outdated. Even though the publish date is 2006 it talks about the industry as it was in 2003... and that is the latest!
Don't get me wrong, this collection is extremely informative and helpful but it seems like the writer(s) didn't think technology was ever going to progress after they wrote it. I'll give you some examples that I can think of...
"AGP video cards are gaining in popularity"... seriously? This cram book mentions PCI-express... though it is VERY brief.
"The largest size for flash drives is 2gb"... wow this just seriously dates this book. Why did they write it like that?
"HDMi uses a D-shaped connector very similar to DVI"... we all know what HDMI connectors look like nowadays.
And I'm only about 1/3rd of the way through the cram book.
On the plus side, this collection is EXTREMELY informative in breaking down the A+ exam and showing you what you need to know. That is why I find it so helpful. I know how technology has changed but I'm not too familiar with slightly older architecture and other things that are sure to be on the test.
Oh, I have another complaint. The "practice tests" on the CD are good... once. There are about 4 tests and probably 100 questions. I assumed that it had a few hundred or more questions in there "test engine" and it gave you a random 50 for the practice test. WRONG. Same questions same answer choices in the same pattern EVERY TIME! And to make it worse, even though there are 4 test choices, there are really only two tests. The last three use pretty much the same test.
It still gets 4/5 for such a wonderful breakdown of what you need to know for the test. :)
Great A+ study guide August 11, 2008
This study guide is perfect! The price is right for all three books by themselves, not to mention the included CDs, which have excellent study material. Each of the books has a separate CD that ties in nicely with the material in the book so you don't have to mix/match CD and print material. The main textbook is VERY thorough (for better or worse) but doesn't skip a thing on the exam. Definitely worth the price.
CompTIA A+ Complete Certification Kit, Kicks Butt! July 9, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have had an overall Great experience with this product. It's easy to follow along, certification (one of many) here I come...Look out!
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