A+ In Depth [Paperback]

Jean Andrews (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1592000320 | ISBN-13: 978-1592000326 | Publication Date: June 30, 2003 | Edition: 1

CAQC Approved. A+ In Depth covers both hardware and software including coverage on Windows XP, Windows 2000, NT4, and Windows 9x. The author, Jean Andrews, also covers P4 motherboards, notebooks, printers, PDAs, and wireless devices. This book will map to the new exams that are scheduled for fall 2003. There is a grid that has a detailed breakdown of all the high-level main exam objectives and where each objective is covered in the book. There is also an appendix that lists all of the exam sub-objectives and where each is addressed in the book. A+ In Depth is a solid guide for anyone aspiring to take the A+ exam.

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From the Publisher

Maps completely to CompTIA’s newly revised A+ Certification exams. Written by Jean Andrews, best-selling author of over a dozen books. An A+ certification icon highlights all of the material related to the exams, so you can pay close attention to the information. The icon notes both the exam and the objective number. CD includes more questions in 3 different modes of study – Study Mode, Certification Mode, and Custom Mode.

About the Author

Jean Andrews is the author of the best-selling PC Repair/A+ text entitled "A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, Fourth Edition." She also wrote the "Enhanced PC Troubleshooting Pocket Guide," "A+ CoursePrep StudyGuide" and a brand new text for CompTIA's i-Net+ certification exam, called "I-Net+ Guide to Internet Technologies." Jean has a wide range of educational and industry experience, which has contributed to the body of knowledge she brings to her IT textbooks. Jean received both a BS in Math and a Masters in Physics from Middle Tennessee State College. A PhD in Theology from Logos Christian College rounds out Jean's diverse education. Jean has a long teaching career, and taught in the Computer Science department of Motolow State University in Tennessee for 13 years. She began in the Math department and was soon asked to create their PC Repair course. Little did she know that this was the beginning of history in the making! Frustrated by the lack of quality training materials available, Jean created her own classroom notes and handouts, which in time became the basis of her PC Repair books. Jean resides in Suwanee, GA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1200 pages
• Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 1 edition (June 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592000320
• ISBN-13: 978-1592000326
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,293,948 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete A+ Coverage, May 3, 2004

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

This review is from: A+ In Depth (Paperback)

Hey, I'm A+ certified and used this book as part of my test prep. The book is loaded with detailed info, but I have to agree with a previous reviewer who noted the sequencing of practice questions does not match the chapter material.

That said, the CD gave some valuable insight to the Comptia test process itself, although you can't rely on these test questions to duplicate what is on the actual test. This book is over 1100 pages long, so it takes a while to get through it. Prior to testing, I read this book cover to cover 3 times, and reviewed my highlighting and notes several times. I also used "Upgrading and Reapiring PCs" as a reference, which I highly recommend.

In addition to reading the book, I would recommend you find an old computer to tear down and rebuild for practical experience.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Best so far, October 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: A+ In Depth (Paperback)

I purchased this book in order to study for the CompTia exam. The book is actually pretty thorough and I succeeded in passing my A+ exam. However the only irritating thing that I found is that the technology used is a bit older Pentium II (which really doesn't matter for the visuals) and the major thing was that many of the questions at the end of the chapters don't relate to the content in the chapter. For example in chapter 1 the questions ask about IRQ's, but at this point the book hasn't even mentioned IRQ's. This happens quite often through the book. No biggie, just kinda annoying. The CD is pretty good. Gives you a quiz etc. I would recommend this book. My only suggestion would be to jot down the questions that you still haven't learned the content to then when you come across it later in the book, you can relate the answer.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad buying experience from Amazon. Book has outdated CD., October 8, 2004

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B. Wilcox - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A+ In Depth (Paperback)

I just purchased this book, ISBN: 1-59200-032-0, from Amazon this week and just tore open the CD and put it in my computer to install the test software. The installer cheerfully alerted me that this software only covers the 2001 test objectives, but that 90 days after the 2003 objectives are released, they would be downloadable from their web site, "http://premierpressbooks.com". While there is an errata document (which you should definitely download) dealing with the book portion, there is nowhere I was able to find any software update for the test.

The front cover of the book plainly states that this is supposed to map "100% to CompTIA's 2003 A+ Upgrade Core Hardware and OS Technologies Exams". If the book does, the software does not and I feel like I've been ripped off. I went to Barnes & Noble today and saw this same book I'd purchased this week from Amazon. It has a 2004 copyright. The one I received brand new from Amazon was last year's potatoes, 2003 copyright.

Basically, my advice is, don't buy this book from Amazon. You'll get an old version of a good book. Spend the extra $10 on the book at the bookstore and have the confidence that you are getting the latest info and not something that is outdated before you even take it out of the store.

I've been ripped off!

B. Wilcox
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