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ebpda9
04-25-2002, 10:45 AM
hey guys i was thinkig about getting an a++ certification this summer, but i really don't know where to start. What books do i need and how much would they cost ? i have $300 saved for the books. also can you point out a website that would give me location of centers where i could take the tests ?

Thanks for the help.

TruHeel142
04-25-2002, 12:38 PM
Originally posted by hondaman-iac
hey guys i was thinkig about getting an a++ certification this summer, but i really don't know where to start. What books do i need and how much would they cost ? i have $300 saved for the books. also can you point out a website that would give me location of centers where i could take the tests ?

Thanks for the help.

A++?????

I've heard of C++, but never A++...what is it???

ebpda9
04-25-2002, 12:49 PM
C++ is a programing laguage and A+ or A++ (heard it refered like both) is a Computer Hardware Certification. in other words i will fix computers

94_AcCoRd_EX
04-25-2002, 02:09 PM
I'd also like to know... how much does the actual test cost to take?

toykilla
04-25-2002, 02:29 PM
does yahoo still have a search engine??

Addict
04-25-2002, 02:53 PM
Its A+. I have that one ( & Network+ and a bunch of other vendor certs).

Look into the Exam Prep books. They're pretty good.

Don't count on making big bucks with it. The A+ is good starting point. Once you get it, try to get into a tech shop(i.e. - CompUSA or some other shop). Experience is invaluable.

ebpda9
04-25-2002, 04:47 PM
well i have experience. i worked at CSU as a Hardware tech for one year when i did not take more than 6 credit hours. where do i get the books from ?

ebpda9
04-25-2002, 04:49 PM
Originally posted by toykilla
does yahoo still have a search engine??

umm i don't like search engines :crazy:

94_AcCoRd_EX
04-25-2002, 06:15 PM
Originally posted by toykilla
does yahoo still have a search engine??

Why use a search engine when we have certified people such as Civic_Addict right here?

tightteg52
04-25-2002, 06:29 PM
Originally posted by hondaman-iac


umm i don't like search engines :crazy:


well thats a first a computer person not liken a computer thingy!!! hehe just screwin with ya!! give you a bump to the top!

CivicManiac8625
04-25-2002, 06:58 PM
Originally posted by tightteg52



well thats a first a computer person not liken a computer thingy!!! hehe just screwin with ya!! give you a bump to the top!

damn another 20 posts in one day ? haha postwhore ;)

iamsparticuz
04-25-2002, 11:09 PM
They sometimes offer classes at local schools or computer stores. You might ask around. You gotta work your butt off to get that certification and you will be tested over retarded crap that you will never use. I was told it costs 100 bucks to take the test... better pass

Addict
04-25-2002, 11:13 PM
Yes there is stuff that you may never use. But its a vendor neutral certification so they have to cover everything.

Anyhow, check www.bamm.com or www.amazon.com.

ebpda9
04-26-2002, 08:51 AM
thanks CA. i know most of the useless crap. When i worked at csu i had to take some tests like a+ and i passed them with the lowest 85%. What i don't like about them is the printer questions

Addict
04-26-2002, 09:15 AM
Originally posted by hondaman-iac
thanks CA. i know most of the useless crap. When i worked at csu i had to take some tests like a+ and i passed them with the lowest 85%. What i don't like about them is the printer questions
Check out HP's site. They have soem resources (though you have to dig for them) on printers. Very useful.
Good luck. I'm going for MCSA next (and MCSE hopefully). Microsoft's tests are tough....:crazy: