A+ Adaptive Exams (TestTaker's Guides) [Paperback]

Christopher A. Crayton (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1584500654 | ISBN-13: 978-1584500650 | Publication Date: March 18, 2002 | Edition: 1st

As part of the TestTaker's Guide Series, this book and CD-ROM outline the current CompTIA concepts and objectives needed to "ace" the A+ adaptive certification exams and provide additional practice exam question/answer sets for reinforcement. Just as successful students often score poorly on SATs, many highly experienced administrators fail the A+ certification exams because they understand the content but not the test structure. To address this issue, the book also provides tips and insights into how the adaptive tests are crafted, so that test takers will be prepared to "think" like the test. Written by a Network Administrator and award-winning Certified A+ Instructor, the book draws upon exhaustive subject expertise and teaching experience to provide everything you need to know to pass the exams.

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From the Publisher

KEY FEATURES - Covers the latest CompTIA test objectives for the A+ adaptive exams: A+ Core Hardware Service Technician Examination (220-221) and A+ Operating System Technologies Examination (220-222) - Explains the adaptive testing format in detail, with useful exam and study techniques - Teaches test takers how to "think" like the exam - Guides the reader through the entire A+ certification process from start to finish - Written by an award-winning, Certified A+ Instructor with an established record of success - Companion CD-ROM (WIN) contains additional practice questions, simulated exams (with answers), and tutorial demos

About the Author

Christopher A. Crayton is a technical consultant, security consultant, and trainer. Formerly, he worked as a networking instructor at Keiser College (2001 Teacher of the Year); as a network administrator for Protocol, an electronic customer relationship management (eCRM) company; and at Eastman Kodak Headquarters as a computer and network specialist. Chris has authored several print and online books, including Microsoft Windows Vista 70–620 Exam Guide Short Cut (O’Reilly,2007), CompTIA A+ Essentials 220–601 Exam Guide Short Cut (O’Reilly, 2007), A+ Adaptive Exams(Charles River Media, 2002), The A+ Exams Guide, The A+ Certifi cation and PC Repair Handbook(Charles River Media, 2005), and The Security+ Exam Guide (Charles River Media, 2003). He has also recently co-authored the CompTIA Security+ Study Guide & DVD Training System, Second Edition (Syngress, 2007). Chris is also a technical editor/reviewer for several major publishing companies, including Thomson, Pearson, Charles River Media, Wiley, Que, O’Reilly, Syngress, and Apress. He holds MCSE, MCP+I, A+, and Network+ certifications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 365 pages
• Publisher: Charles River Media; 1st edition (March 18, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584500654
• ISBN-13: 978-1584500650
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,309,440 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good source for the A+ exams., April 8, 2002

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Michael J Woznicki "Michael J Woznicki" (Holland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A+ Adaptive Exams (TestTaker's Guides) (Paperback)

A+ has become the foundation by which almost all computer technicians are judged. Passing that exam, which is now adaptive, shows that you have the ability to work in most first level technical positions. Having taught the class several time over the past 10 years I am always looking for material to enhance the class.

This book, while only 360 pages, makes a great addition to my technical library and an excellent reference manual to work with before taking the actual exams. The book covers both sets of objectives and gives you the ability to learn as you test.

Section one of the book covers the 220-221 exam or the Core objectives, while section 2 covers the 220-222 exam or the operating system technologies. What the author does is accentuate the major points of the exams with review questions, tips and tricks throughout the book.

There are several practice exams demos include on the cd such as Transcender and Exam Essentials, however there is also Test Taker software with 4 exams for each major exam, which should provide you with a good amount of questions.

Overall with some study and practice from this book, you should have a very good chance of passing the exams first time.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is it!, June 11, 2002

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fr00sh (Sunnyvale, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A+ Adaptive Exams (TestTaker's Guides) (Paperback)

I highly recommend this book. This is all you need to study for the exam. I read the book twice and practiced the exams on the CD and was able to score a 937 on the hardware portion of the the test, and the test stopped after 20 questions. This is an excellent study aid, however if you are interested in learning everything, I highly recommend Mike Meyers book as well. But if you are just interested in passing the exam, BUY THIS BOOK.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what the A+ Student needs, April 5, 2002

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Cherina Sparks (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A+ Adaptive Exams (TestTaker's Guides) (Paperback)

I think a lot of A+ students are looking for this kind of book: just what they need to study and know to pass the exams, without all the other background information and additional material.

A+ students just starting with computers really need something that is portable, instantly informative and gives them enough to get them started as a PC tech. This book does just that. Gives them what they need to pass the exams and get started working with computers.

The opening section on Computer Adaptive Testing really sets the standard for the rest of the book. This is critical information that really gives the student an edge in the exam room.

Finally an A+ book that covers Windows NT as thoroughly as the CompTIA exams!

Cherina Sparks
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