I�ve just returned from taking my A+ Certification Exams and I�m feeling pretty defeated.

 

I passed the software exam but I have to retake the core (hardware) exam.

 

In preparation for the testing, I took 3 online classes from Iowa Lakes (ed2go.com/iowalakes)  - 1) Basic A+ Certification Prep, 2) Intermediate A+ Certification Prep, and 3) Advanced A+ Certification Prep.  I printed off all of the lessons from all of the courses and I have 3 huge binders full of information.

 

I also bought another book �A+ Fast Pass� by David Groth because it was recommended by someone who had taken the certification test.  I  read it twice.  I also took advantage of the electronic flashcards and practice tests that came on a CD with the book.

 

I have several hundred flashcards that I�ve made from all of my materials.

 

I even downloaded and used sample practice tests (Study Hall A+ Demo Exams).

 

I went in feeling well prepared and confident.  In fact, I actually felt stronger in the hardware than I did in the software

 

As it turned out, the majority of the things I studied weren�t even on the tests.  A good portion of items on the tests I had never seen before.  It�s like I studied Spanish and the tests was in French.  Evidentally, my guesses on the software test were better than those on the hardware test.

 

I want to retake the test, but I don�t know what to study before trying again.  Obviously, the materials I have won�t help me.

 

Does anyone know of any books or resources that are more specific to the Core Hardware Exam?  At $145.00 a test, I can�t afford to keep studying the wrong material.  Thank you in advance.

 

Roberta

 

Roberta L. Engstrom-Struecker
Technology Coordinator
Sentral Community School District
Fenton, IA 50539
515-889-2261 Ext.140

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