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A+ Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 220-221, Exam Cram 220-222) (Exam Cram 2)
by James G. Jones, Craig Landes, Ed Tittel
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Que (2002-12-01)
ISBN: 0789728672
EAN: 9780789728678
UPC: 029236728670
Dewy Decimal #: 004.16
Paperback: 800 pages
SKU: V042YLPR
Condition: Used: Good
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
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.com, informit.com, and cramsession.com. 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.
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Customer Reviews
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3.5 Actualy. Good book, but also a pain!
Rating  (3)
Date: 2006-10-13
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Ok im going to say that this book does have good info for passing the test I took the 220-301 and passed. I really suggest you get the practice questions with this, it will help you understand the information. I havent taken the OS 220-302 yet, so I well give an update when I take that portion of the exam. Yes the book does include tones of information that is not going to be on the test, and tells you after you have read several pages of needless PC history, but I am smarter for it...imho, The question on the actual exams are going to be closer to the Transcender format. But this book is still worth getting w/ the practice question book. Ive looked at the Mike Myers book and I like that one better. Basically all we want in a self-study exam book is the the raw information that will be on the test, and most books do give that. Remeber This test isnt pure vocab/definitions, it forces you to take all the infoyou read in the book and apply it to real world situations. I think most people are looking for a book that is cut and dry and goes hand-in-hand with the test. Comptia is smaerter than that, thats why they have multiple test banks, and are always upgrading tests. You are supposed to be challenged. Anyway these books cost pennies compared to bootcamps, so spend 100 bucks and buy 3 or 4 different ones. If you want something that really close to the actual exam, you wont find it here, buy the Transcender study kit, oh yeah its like 500 bucks. So stop complaining and actually read the book, then you'll learn how to skim through the B.S. and get the information you want.
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A good book for those who are returning to the IT field
Rating  (4)
Date: 2006-07-02
I have been out of the IT industry for a few years now and wanted a refresher course in a few areas. This book does a very good job serving that purpose and contains detailed but easy to read descriptions of complex systems. If you are trying to prepare for the A+ exam without much experience, I would recommend the A+ Complete Study Guide by David Groth along with this book.
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Helped me pass the exams.
Rating (4)
Date: 2006-06-07
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
This book was a big help to me in passing the A+ certification exams. Not only does it include all the necessary information you need to memorize, it also includes test taking tips based on how Comptia likes to word their tricky questions. The practice questions looked a lot like the questions I saw on the exam. They have practice questions at the end of each chapter and a comprehensive test at the end of the hardware and software sections.
Besides the necessary, the book includes background and other information to help you get a solid grasp of the concepts you are reading about. After reading this book, I have a deeper understanding of how computers work. The first section for the Hardware exam was a great read. Well organized and interesting. The second part on operating systems in my opinion is weaker. The reading didn't flow as smoothly but still includes everything you need to know. The software gives more questions to test your knowledge, and it helps you practice in the format that the test will be given.
Overall, I recommend this book.
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stupid people don't like this book
Rating  (5)
Date: 2006-06-02
i got this book as an intro to computer hardware. it provides a very nice overview of all you need to know as well as many good troubleshooting tips. to the guy that says it has too much info.....it provides background on the parts you need to know, nd in doing so helps you understand the overall trend of computers. also the sections of dry humor are awesome. i'm an avid reader, and have read this book from cover to cover, even the supplementary info. this book will show you how computers work. every single thing mentioned can be researched outside the book for more info. only thing i think they could have added is a better explanation of memory timings(from what i remember they mention latency but in passing.) BUT...they do provides all the info you will need to pass the A+ certification test, nothing more. this book as an overview and Upgrading and Repairing PCs 17th Edition for a specific content book will make a very nice set.
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DOES NOT WORK WITH PALM AS ADVERTISED !
Rating  (2)
Date: 2006-03-22
0 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
Do not buy if you want to use with Palm OS! Spent two hours getting this book into my palm treo 600 only to have it not open. Transferred fine, just wont open.
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