A+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 220-301, Exam Cram 220-302) (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

James Jones (Author), Craig Landes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 13, 2003 | ISBN-10: 078973043X | ISBN-13: 978-0789730435 | Edition: 2

250,000 readers have trusted their A+ studies to Exam Cram because this book ensures they have what they need to pass the exams. In this best-selling new edition, the chapters map exactly to the objectives for the new A+ exams (220-301, 220-302) -- released in November 2003 -- helping readers quickly and easily assess their mastery of the material. In addition, it features test-taking strategies, time-saving tips, more than 750 practice questions, and two hours of video from Scott Mueller's Upgrading & Repairing PCs Video Trainer. The book also includes the popular Cram Sheet, a tear card that highlights the essential information covered on the exam and is designed for that "last-second read" before taking the exam. To ensure our material is the most complete, up-to-date, technically accurate, and well-organized material on the market, the book goes through a stringent review process by industry experts.

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From the Back Cover

A+ Exam Cram 2 is a study skill enhancement and tutorial, designed to focus on exactly what students need to get A+ certified, with coverage of exams 220-221 and 220-222. It details all the new exam objectives and items in the following areas: Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows NT version 4.0. Because the A+ certification is a core competency of the MCSA program, this book is also helpful for those who are seeking their MCSA certification. This book is not intended to teach new material. Instead it assumes that you have a solid foundation of knowledge but can use a refresher on important concepts as well as a guide to exam topics and objectives. This book focuses exactly on what you need to pass the exam - it features test-taking strategies, time-saving study tips, and a special Cram Sheet that includes tips, acronyms, and memory joggers not available anywhere else. The series is supported online at several Web sites: examcram, informit, and cramsession.

The accompanying CD features PrepLogic™ Practice Tests, Preview Edition. This product includes one complete PrepLogic Practice Test with approximately the same number of questions found on the actual vendor exam. Each question contains full, detailed explanations of the correct and incorrect answers. The engine offers two study modes, Practice Test and Flash Review, full exam customization, and a detailed score report. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

James G. Jones

With over 30 years in the information technology and communications industry, Jim has held numerous positions from technician to senior vice president of a Fortune 500 multinational corporation. With a B.S. in Education, and an M.B.A. from Michigan State University, Jim is also Microsoft MCSE certified, Novell CNE certified, and Cisco CCNA and CCDA certified. Additionally, Jim holds certificates in A+, network cabling, fiber optics, and microwave transmission, to name a few. Jim is the president of JGJ & Associates, a consulting firm providing executive seminars pertaining to technology, sales, and marketing to some of the world's largest IT corporations, including (among others): IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Hewlett Packard, Compaq, and Siemens. Jim has been deeply involved with the A+ program since its inception, and can be reached by email at [e-mail].

Craig Landes

Craig Landes has over 18 years experience in information technology, holding numerous positions from database programming to Management Information Systems in the field of health care. Craig is A+ certified, and has worked with some of today's largest consulting firms, developing technical and educational programs for clients and employees at all levels. Currently, Craig Landes is the president of Triax Corporation, a consulting business providing freelance technical writing, help systems, and educational materials development. Craig can be reached by email at [e-mail].

Product Details

• Paperback: 1008 pages
• Publisher: Que; 2 edition (December 13, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078973043X
• ISBN-13: 978-0789730435
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,170,014 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best A+ Book I have read, December 30, 2004

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K. Piett "kaos057" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 220-301, Exam Cram 220-302) (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I have read numerous A+ books and even though they talk about everything you need to know, most don't piece everything together for you. If you are looking for a book that helps you memorize just the answers to the questions, don't buy this book, it's way more than that. If you want a book that burns a visual image of how everything works and the history of it all, this is the book for you.

And to all of you saying this book sucks because it has too much information, I really hope you never make it into the field because any computer tech that complains about learning more about stuff than they need to doesn't need to be working on people's computers. Sure you can pass the exams by just memorizing all the answers, but how do you expect to be successful when you refuse to learn past that?

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor proofreading, May 4, 2003

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Southern Comfort (Shelby, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A+ Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 220-221, Exam Cram 220-222) (Paperback)

I only read about 50 pages of this book so this is not a complete review.

The reason I didn't finish the book is that it is littered with small errors. I am sure the authors know the subject matter but the editing and proofreading of the book are so poor that it is impossible to know when a detail is correct.

If you are studying for the A+ Certification exam, you will want to get the details right so stick with a more reliable book like Michael Meyers' A+ Certification Exam Guide.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Starter Book, April 14, 2004

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Ron Atkins "Ron" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 220-301, Exam Cram 220-302) (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I am MCSE, A+, and CCNA certified and used this book as part of my preparation for the CompTia A+ exams.

This book features a cramsheet tear out that is better than most I have seen. It gives good reminders of the basics, such as: "serial cables usually have a DB9-9 pin connector." These tidbits won't get you through the exam, but do provide a quick review of the material. If you can't read and expand on a statement, such as the one above, then you need to study that particular area more thoroughly. The CD for this book includes practice questions that are also good for testing your knowledge of the material, but do not expect to see actual CompTia test questions here. Again, these questions are only good for measuring your progress.

I found the chapter format for this book refreshing and easy to read. Each chapter includes:

An overview of critical terms and concepts.
Plenty of sidebars and graphic illustrations.
10 question practice exam with good explanations of the answers.

This book overall presents an excellent overview of both the hardware and operating system exams and should be used in conjunction with Mueller's "Upgrading and Repairing PCs" classic (ISBN: 0789727455).