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A+ Certification For Dummies Flash Cards

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This book is full of mistakes! I wrote the author and he did admit to many mistakes throughout this book. There is everything from misspelled words to contradicting information. If no-one has a clue about what is right or wrong in this book, they are being mislead.

I can't believe that listed under "books" is a set of flash cards called "A+ Certification for Dummies (Certification for Dummies Series)" ...This is NOT A 250 page BOOK ... it's 250 flash cards... but unless you look VERY carefully, you won't notice that ... it's a trick! My Aunt got me this one because it has a CD with it ... as opposed to the REAL A+ Certification for Dummies book, which is almost 500 pages, ... and of course, is what I wanted for Christmas ... very disappointing. The title should be A+ Certification for Dummies FLASH CARDS ... but it's not.... And the picture looks exactly the same, except for the tiny words "flash cards" which can easily be missed. Again, be warned ... THIS IS NOT A BOOK ... if you want a set of flash cards, well, then buy it, but if you want the book ... THIS AINT IT!

I'm not going to criticize the flash cards too much, for I did pass the a+ exam, but the flash cards were more of a foundation for the a+ exam. The exam questions were not at all like the flash cards. And the cd-rom that came with the flash cards could only be installed on a palm top, which I do not own. There were also alot of incorrect answers on the flash cards as well (I had my instructor look them over). If you took a class in preparation for the a+ exam, just study your notes. I would not recommend the flash cards to anyone.

This is worth the money but make sure this is in addition to a comprehensive study guide like Michael Meyer's A+ Certification Exam Guide. I noticed a few errors which is why I gave it 4 stars but I think it is much more of a value than the Exam Cram flash cards. I really liked the included CD. There are a 50 minutes of questions each followed by the correct answer a few seconds later. My trip back and forth to work is now actually productive!

If you are a complete novice, and take the time to thoroughly understand the contents of this book, then you will very likely pass the A+ exams. However, you will not necessarily ace the tests. I found the book useful, but I already had a good foundation to work with. My main problems with the book are topics that are not discussed (but the author asks you questions anyway), and there are a couple of incorrect answers in the book and on the CD .. both of these scenarios create confusion. Just be aware that anyone should utilize sample tests and other reference materials to get a more thorough understanding of the topics for the A+ exams.

I must admit, this study aid renewed my interest in using flash cards as a study tool. Although you certainly can't depend on it alone, it provides a different way to quiz yourself and aids in speeding up your answering time which is critical in any certification exam. There were a couple of errors in the pack I had though: the answers on two cards weren't remotely related to the questions. My only complaint is that there should have been more flash cards because I found it fun. A CD-ROM is included but I stuck with the cards.

I like the flash card method for several reasons: 1) It familiarizes you with the testing format. 2) It's a refreshing supplement to hours of necessary book study. 3) Most importantly, the cards quickly point out areas of weakness so you can focus on the exact things needed to properly prepare you for the test. I have no complaints and I only wish there were more cards. I didn't use the digital version of the cards on the CD-ROM but really liked the audio "review", I used it to study in the car. Other flash card products are starting to pop up but so far this is the best for the money.

*EXCELLENT*-I would recommend these books to *anyone* beginning w a PC/MA