One week to my A+ test!

[Beta Geek]

Ok, I am one week away from going in to take my A+ test. I take the core hardware test next Tuesday, and the software/OS test the following Thursday. Those of you who have passed the A+, what would be the best thing I can do in the next week to be best prepared for the test? I have gone through practice tests from my A+ course (Cisco's IT Essentials), Testout Challenge, and the ones at http://www.freepractice.com/Aplus/aplus.htm (-these are a bit outdated). What have you guys found helpful for final preparation for the A+ exam?

Thanks!
Beta Geek

[deddard]

Talking to my imaginary friend:D
This is a trick learned whilst doing my Teacher Training. Just imagine you're talking to someone, explaining all the technical details of a computer and how they work.
Think of the weak points, imagine someone asking you how it works and try explaining it to them. Hint: don't talk out loud to your imaginary friend in public - people will give you funny looks:D
The trick here is not to simply fudge things and think 'yeah I know htat bit, I won't bother with it', but actually think through the conversation you would have with someone about the subject. I also use powerpoint to create slides explaining things - these will actually be used in the future, to teach others about computers.
Whenever you start to stumble, make a quick note (mental or otherwise) of where you stumbled, and go pick up a book and read through the subject again. Then put the book down, and explain it to your imaginary friend again, until you get it right.

With the A+, remember that a lot of it (the hardware side) is facts and figures - remember your IRQs, DMAs and I/Os.
Best of luck with the exams.

[Beta Geek]

Well I'm going in to take the hardware test tomorrow. I'm the 3rd of my class to take it and so far all have passed, so I’m hoping to do fairly well...

[Jiggy]

all the best.:)

[Beta Geek]

Well, I passed the test with a score of 887. Now onto the software test...

[Budfred]

ConGratUlaTionS!! :cool:

[deddard]

Congratulations - best of luck with the OS.

[ErnieK]

CONGRATULATIONS!

We now have another certified person in the forums.
(I was once certified myself, until the psychiatrist re-assesed me and changed his mind :D)

[Beta Geek]

We now have another certified person in the forums.

Thanks, but I’m not there yet. Hopefully come tomorrow afternoon there will be!

[Beta Geek]

I'm finally A+ certified! I got a 669 on this one. Not as good as the hardware score, but I’m not complaining!

[pentachris]

I scored better on hardware than OS also. Congratulations! :D

[karatekid3d]

i was the same way, got around a 950 something on the hardware and only like a 660 on the OS.