A+ harder than before.

[The_Saint]

I don`t know about you guys but I`m studying for the A+ and the new 2003 tests are not so easy as before!!! I studied for the 2001 test and then didn`t have any time to take it, now I`m studying again and it changed a lot. The questions a really harder....


at least for me.

Anyone has comments in regard...?

[bailey]

I must agree with you on that, the new test are a bit more involved than before, more senieros too,
glad I got mine when I did

[extreme_gamer]

atleast you're actually learning more! : ) i'll think of studying some A+ material soon.

[The_Saint]

yeah....I`m in the middle of the studying process. Going over the MOtherboard and I`ll hit pretty soon the OS. I'm taking the test next week.

[radio1_mike]

Do you guys have any advice for me about the A+ testing and certification? And what comes next after the A+ cert...?

I just picked up a book in December and have started reading it just now. And it's weird because it daunting. I've had a computer since I have been 15 and I've been building my own computers for the past 7 years...

But I started reading binary, hex, etc... Stuff I have not really thought about since the mid/late 80s, when I was a Computer Science major in college for a bit... And it is familiar, comfortable and very involved. All at the same...

[SeanC]

I would suggest Network+.

Then depending what you want to do go either Microsoft (MCSE) or Cisco (CCNA through to CCIE).

If you want to do security go for Security+ after the Network+ then look for SANS GIAC or Checkpoint or any other security certs.

Sean

[radio1_mike]

Thanks SeanC.

What do people recommend for training...? I think I just plan to book it and do it on my own for a few reasons:

1) cost
2) indecision at whether this will be a career choice
3) not much free time for formal classes (or even accelerated classes)

[poopeyhed2]

Aww crap, I wanted to take the A+............................. now if it's that much harder I have to work harder I just don't have the time for it ::sigh::

[bailey]

just a side note here
I have to say it.

I won the first place gold medal at missouri state competition in computer repaire for skills U.S.A.

[Mikel05]

HEY GUYS I PASSED THE OP-SYSTEM HALF!!!!! Don't try memorizing questions, and those practice exams you take...KNOW WHY THE ANSWER IS RIGHT. What I mean is don't just look at the answers and think "Oh I know thats it".

I'm taking the Hardware in 2 weeks. Wish me Luck. This was the first exam I took in 10+ years. I stared at the "End Exam" button for about 5 minutes before I clicked it.

BTW how is it graded. The guys I know have been passing w/ 510-530 points. I hit a 604 About how many wrong is That? Or whats my grade 70-80-90% ?? Just curious

Good luck to everyone taking it!!!!