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CompTIA A+ Cert Guide
Learn, prepare, and practice for exam success DVD Features 2 Complete Sample Exams Start-to-finish A+ preparation from the world’s #1 PC hardware expert, Scott Mueller! Master every A+ topic! Test your knowledge, build your confidence, and succeed! DVD Features 2 Complete Sample Exams www.pearsoncertification.com
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915 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2009
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September 22, 2016
I liked this book, first of all, because it blends the 220-701 Essentials and the 220-702 Practical Guide in one publication. I appreciated the "Do I Already Know This?" quizzes at the beginning of each chapter which prep the reader for the upcoming text information. The included DVD has similarly-worded questions as the actual certification test.
In each chapter, the information is broken up with eye-catching tables and diagrams, along with clear photos of hardware and software screen shots. One area of info that I think should be included is margin notation indicating A+ objective topic numbers the text is covering. Sure, the opening of each chapter lists the objectives, but it is unclear, as one reads along, what objective it is that each section of text is covering. This is especially helpful when finishing a practice exam and review of material is needed without reading an entire chapter.
Troubleshooting and step-by-step instructions in the chapters are easily understood and thorough.
The companion DVD was useful. I opened the Flash Player interface without incident, the .pdf-formatted appendices are thorough and the Video Mentor works well by giving screen-captured video instruction, but is only one sample chapter. The link to the InformIT Video Mentor Full DVD shows a different product - the Cert kit which includes online flash cards, A+ Windows simulator, quick reference, and practice test, though the included A+ Cert Guide is by different authors.
I would have preferred to have had this publication when studying for my A+ exam, but that was before the new test and publications.
In each chapter, the information is broken up with eye-catching tables and diagrams, along with clear photos of hardware and software screen shots. One area of info that I think should be included is margin notation indicating A+ objective topic numbers the text is covering. Sure, the opening of each chapter lists the objectives, but it is unclear, as one reads along, what objective it is that each section of text is covering. This is especially helpful when finishing a practice exam and review of material is needed without reading an entire chapter.
Troubleshooting and step-by-step instructions in the chapters are easily understood and thorough.
The companion DVD was useful. I opened the Flash Player interface without incident, the .pdf-formatted appendices are thorough and the Video Mentor works well by giving screen-captured video instruction, but is only one sample chapter. The link to the InformIT Video Mentor Full DVD shows a different product - the Cert kit which includes online flash cards, A+ Windows simulator, quick reference, and practice test, though the included A+ Cert Guide is by different authors.
I would have preferred to have had this publication when studying for my A+ exam, but that was before the new test and publications.
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