A+ Certification Study Guide

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Summary: This book was not very useful for the A+ test
Review: I concur with most of the other reviews performed about this book. I was fortunate enough to borrow my friends Exam Cram book, and also access other web sites such as abctesting.com, before actually taking the test. The way questions are formatted on the real test is almost 180 degrees different than the books method. I do not recommend this book as your only test preparation material.

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Summary: Try Something Else
Review: I did little research before buying this book/set. Do yourself a favor and look at another book. Errors are not good to help you pass the exam. The CD was good as a beverage coaster, but nothing more than that. I wound up passing the exam using other material.

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Summary: Another great study guide by Syngress!
Review: I have been through more than 7 of this series and this A+ book keeps up with the positive reputation of Syngress. Very well written, to the point and comprehensive. Used it to pass my A+ exam with a 96. Even if your not heading for the A+ exam, this one will give you a good understanding of computer hardware and troubleshooting.

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Summary: Another great study guide by Syngress!
Review: I have been through more than 7 of this series and this A+ book keeps up with the positive reputation of Syngress. Very well written, to the point and comprehensive. Used it to pass my A+ exam with a 96. Even if your not heading for the A+ exam, this one will give you a good understanding of computer hardware and troubleshooting.

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Summary: Good Book
Review: I like the way they write this book. They have detailed information and lots of things that other book don't give. The only problem is the CD cause the self test cannot review your performance.

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Summary: Not a good book
Review: I read this book in preparation for the A+ exam. It is a waste of your time. Go pick up a copy of Mike Meyer's All-in-One A+ Certification, it's a much better book. If I would've taken the exam after reading only this book, I would've failed, without a doubt.

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Summary: Lots of errors and the CD is useless
Review: I used this book and the companion answer book - A+ Certification Test Yourself Practice Exam as my primary study guides (also used the A+ for Dummies book). This book is well organized, however there are many errors. Also the test format is different from the actual test. All of the test questions in this book could have multiple answers, but on the actual test I got only a couple of multiple answer questions. I agree with some of the other reviews when they recommend waiting for the 2nd edition. I have 15+ years of experience on PC's so all I was looking for was a book that highlights the test material. Although I passed both tests, 92/90 I recommend you look at the other study guides. Recommend A+ for Dummies.

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Summary: Do not buy this book for the CD
Review: I was disappointed with the CD. Three of the five demos would not install or the wrong material would be installed. Example, STS A+ Test had an expired software license. The MindWorks' PRELIM software would not let you log on. And, the IBID'S A+ Demo used the WIN95 test as the demo. The 500 test questions advertised do not exist. Finally, the book lacked detailed information on a lots of the subject matter.

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Summary: Good Information, Well Laid Out, Help Me Pass Exam
Review: I would definately recommend this to anyone taking the A+ certification. It is well laid out, and easy to work through. My only issue is the fact that the practice tests and questions were quite different from what was on the actual test. Other than that, I would recommend to anyone looking at an A+ certification. I will continue to use Syngress books for my Net+ and MCSE track.

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Summary: Good Information, Well Laid Out, Help Me Pass Exam
Review: I would definately recommend this to anyone taking the A+ certification. It is well laid out, and easy to work through. My only issue is the fact that the practice tests and questions were quite different from what was on the actual test. Other than that, I would recommend to anyone looking at an A+ certification. I will continue to use Syngress books for my Net+ and MCSE track.