How long does it take to self-study for A+ and Network+ ?

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Well it was winter and the harsh cold environment could have contracted the floppy. I know its plastic and it doesnt contract as metal, but hey at least I tried to come up with something lol.

As for what CMOS stands for, well you can check:

Here: http://www.siliconfareast.com/cmos.htm

Here: http://www.proprofs.com/certification/comptia/a-plus/study-guide/wbt9/home.shtml

Here: http://knowledgerush.com/kr/encyclopedia/CMOS/

Here: http://tams-www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/applets/cmos/

Here: http://cmosedu.com/

Did I mention that here on this exact forum someone posted the official CompTIA A+ acronyms ?
Right here: http://www.certforums.com/forums/thread28125.html

Booo hooo


PS: Oh and Sparky I so hope you did not mention the lack of "-" linking metal-oxide-semiconductor. Thats not fair lol :P

 

Floppy shrinkage when it's cold is a serious issue.

We are still on IT right?

 

Perhaps they don't see the harm in it that I do, being in the IT and certification training industry well on 11+ years now. I've seen others fail or overstudy specifically because of questions like this one.

Eh, ask what you will; my warning's been given for those who care to take the time to read it.

 

I got it while reading this: http://geeksaresexy.blogspot.com/2006/01/freeze-your-hard-drive-to-recover-data.html

It's about data recovery on "dead" HDD's which basically consists of freezing them so the arms/readers contract and stop "touching" or messing around with the platters.


Going back to the topic, you should have a look at the links CompTIA provides on their website, Len.
They have some sort of IT Career Plan there to help decide which areas of IT you like the most by answering some questions, sort of those questionaires you find in Facebook.

 

I trained a while ago as an electronic engineer and have considerable if slightly-dated knowledge of PCs. I'm working through an A+ book and while I understand all the principles fine, the memorising of the various Pentiums, speeds, cache, sockets etc and similarly RAM types etc I'm finding very hard going - and also not really relevant. If you needed to know that stuff you'd surely look it up. A TP has told me that they get rookies through the A+ in 3 months with 6 - 8 hours study a week - this sounds very unlikely.

I'm rambling a bit, but my questions are:
- how do you ever memorise all this stuff?
- does anyone believe the 6 - 8 hours study a week to complete in 3 months? This is supposedly for someone who's new to IT.

The TP is offering me a lot of support through the course, which is very attractive as I currently don't have any. But I'm not sure I believe them! If it's too good to be true it probably is....

 

you don't need to know all that with the A+ but knowing the package type would be beneficial

Do not believe anything a TP says, all they are interested in is taking your cash and making you pay more than you should. All you need is the books and some determination and pratice and thats it.

All my certs were done through self study, I have done 6 exams and bought books to study from for those exams and I have spent no where near what a TP would charge you for one certification course and most of the time the TPs fee doesn't include the exam.

If you have no knowledge then the A+ could take you a while but if your determined you will do it and if you need help us friendly lot can advise you for FREE.

 

It has taken me exactly 0 Days (never sat the exam).

Most people a month or two I think from what I have seen on here.

 

He could always try Strata? Not sure if/when its out though

That "interest quiz" on the CompTIA website gives me:

"Characteristics:

* keeps things organized and in order
* makes sure that projects stay on track
* makes sure that information is standardized so that procedures are easy to follow
* gives careful attention to organization, procedure and structure
* can manage systems that require attention to precision and organization

Best Fits:

* Technical Writer
o ensure that standards are maintained in technical documents and products
* Database Administrator
o ensure that computers systems for tracking information are maintained and function effectively
* Network Designer and Administrator
o ensure that procedures and order are followed and maintained in the functioning of office computer networks
* Computer Programmer/Engineer
o write very detail-oriented computer programs
o IT jobs in accounting, stocks and bonds companies and other businesses where you would use IT to develop financial tools and services"

Seems I'm not that into technician roles after all.. maybe... stupid tests -_-

 

I took about 3 months, but more like 20 hours per week. I didn't need any support, apart from the support available here and my own desire to do well.
Don't bother memorising all the CPU stuff. A good guess at the socket/slot is all you need. Concentrate on the other stuff like CAT speeds, video resolutions etc.
Memorising big lists of lists is, unfortunately, part of the A+. Use some type of flashcard system, I used http://www.mnemosyne-proj.org/ which is an adaptive flashcard system.
Leaving exam costs aside, it cost me around £120 to get a test computer (and upgrade little bits of my main computer) and a book, and hence my A+.
So, all in, £340. Subtract the cost of a slightly upgraded main PC and a fully functional test PC.
How does that compare to the price quoted by your prospective TP? (rhetorical question)

 

It take about 3 months

 

Ignore miss angila. It (cant tell gender from pic) is about to be banned for trying to push a braindump site on us

Mods?

 

I'll PM Boyce.

 

personally I find you a little rude and semi intense. If you dont want to take guidence from the US army intel anaylst guy then just ignore it. with the attitude you have I would never employ you and nor would any other employer so maybe hide your personality in any future interviews mate.

i am new to this forum - all the posts i have read have been very helpful but when i read negative aggressive comments like yours then it becoms a turn off.