A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, 4th Edition

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Summary: A fantastic and comprehensive resource
Review: Unlike past certifications, this is the only text I used to prepare for the A+, which was a bit of a gamble for me. To sum it up quickly, I honestly feel that this is the only book that anyone interested in getting their A+ would need to buy. It's well-organized, extremely well-written, and very easy to understand, even when discussing fairly complex topics. My advice is to look no further--study the info listed in this book and you will pass!

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Summary: Very good book
Review: This test guide is easy reading without being too vague and general, includes good illustrations with overall thorough explanations. I will definitely use Meyer's books in the future.

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Summary: Passed both exams...900 on Hardware Core
Review: What a great and clear explainations Michael gives in his book. This was the first McGraw book I purchased, but it was by far worth the experience. I felt extreamely confident on what would be on the test by using the enclosed CD-ROM. When I sat down for the test, I was not concerned...not that the test is that difficult. I referenced several direct quotes from his book on the test, which not only meant that the book was useful, but I actually learned the topics that I wasn't as comfortable with. It took me 20 minutes to take the Hardware Core and like I stated I got 900. The sidebar to this was that his OS section was a little weak. I don't have much experience with NT 4.0 or with Netware so I felt like I needed more information for those. Hopefully his next version will improve on that, but it was well worth the cost of the book.