A+ Certification Training Guide [Textbook Binding]

Charles J. Brooks (Author), Charles J. Brooks (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1562058967 | ISBN-13: 978-1562058968 | Publication Date: August 1998 | Edition: Bk&CD Rom

A+ Certification Training Guide contains all the information and strategies you need to pass the A+ Certification exams. The book is organized around the exam objectives. Part One covers the Hardware Environment core exam, Part Two covers the Windows 95 specialty exam, and Part Three covers the Macintosh specialty exam. Reference information throughout all three parts is augmented by situational, hands-on material that demonstrates key concepts. Review questions and exercises test your knowledge and push you to a complete understanding of the exam requirements.

Product Details

• Textbook Binding: 1116 pages
• Publisher: New Riders Pub; Bk&CD Rom edition (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562058967
• ISBN-13: 978-1562058968
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,994,471 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book, BUT...., September 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: A+ Certification Training Guide (Textbook Binding)

You're probably wondering why I gave only 3 stars to 'an excellent book', so allow me to explain.

It is *THE* most complete book about computer hardware on the market - I have no doubts about that - but that fact alone is the reason why I can not recommend it to anyone wanting to prepare themselves for the A+ Certification test. Reading this book is a humbling experience at best, and pure torture at worst. The sheer amount of information presented is such that you'll very quickly become very discouraged and totally overwhelmed since there's no way of knowing what you're REALLY supposed to know (i.e. memorize) for the test. It also contains quite a few typos and mistakes throughout but that, as we know, is the norm when it comes to computer books, unfortunately.

The illustrations are all top quality, as is the book as a whole. The CD-ROM is nothing to write home about but a nice feature is having the whole book in PDF format (good luck locating it through the maze of the clumsy interface). There are about 100 practice exams on it, but you're expected to pay another $50 for some 800 additional questions - no comment.

So it makes for an outstanding reference book - the best, really - but only for after you've passed the test. For that, I think I'll use the Meyers book since it goes straight to the point in a very clear and relaxed way.

And just for the record, my copy has 1000+ pages and it is a red hard cover instead of the blue pictured here, but the ISBN is the same - go figure.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for the technically oriented., September 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A+ Certification Training Guide (Textbook Binding)

This book covers the core exam fairly thoroughly, and is a good reference for the technical person with an electronic background and working with PCs. It might be too much detailed information for a novice who is studying for the A+ exams and might be confusing, otherwise it is very good.

The book is a little lame on the Windows/DOS portion of the exam. You will definitely need another source to bring you up to speed in this area. "Reggie's A plus page" has some excellent online questions to work your brain.

I also bought the additional 800 questions on the CD. Good value in my opinion. Passed both exams without much difficulty using this book and online exams.

If you don't have a technical background, I've heard Mike Myers book is an easier read. Good luck in your exams.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An A+ Book for Hard-Core Computer Technicians, August 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A+ Certification Training Guide (Textbook Binding)

This book is for the serious computer geek who is tired of "A+ for Dummies"-style books. This book does not coddle beginners -- there are no cute explanations and analogies, just the bare facts. Although the book contains more information than is needed for the test, that is one of its best attributes -- it is intended for readers who want to learn all about computer hardware, not just the ones who simply want to pass the test.

The book isn't perfect -- the sections on troubleshooting are repetitive, and the author's prose (especially in the technical parts) is sometimes difficult to follow. Nevertheless, anyone who seriously wants to learn the fundamentals of computer hardware should read this book.