system architecture

I read this book in two weeks after reading A+ Certification Training Kit, Third Edition from Microsoft Press and this book definitely covers exactly what you will see on the exam with only a couple of surprises. I would highly recommend this book for anyone trying to finish up your 2001 A+. There were a few errors in the test engine but if you tested with all of the sample examples it was very easy to figure out. You definitely save money over buying a pricey sample test. Scored 912 on Core and 946 on OS. Very good. Randall (Randy) Hughes MCSE, CCNA, CCAI and now A+!!!

This is a good book covering all the A+ material quite well. What i liked was that in the OS technologies section of the book the author gives tips which are very handy because i saw many questions based on these tips. Another thing i liked was the practise software on the CD. There is 3-4 different companies with demo exams on the CD.

I did my actual tests today and i passed well. I got 1067 in the OS section. I used this book as the primary source and used cram sheets and various internet notes. Also the main thing is to do as many prac tests as you can to get a wide range of questioning used.

However this book gets 4 stars because it has some errors. Some you might be able to pick up some you might not. Like this on page 136 "For the exam, serial communications is not capable of full-duplex transmission" Well in fact it is because it contains 9 or 25 pins which have send and receive at the same time capability. All you have to see is a diagram on the inside of a serial cable and you will see my argument.

Anyway regardless it will help you pass if you read cover to cover and do all the practise questions.

I bought this book for fifteen bucks. Used it as my only guide and passed both of the new A+ test. I rate this book 10 big stars....