First time A+ cert test

[Mongoose380]

I want to take this test but Im afraid I will fail. Are there free tutorials online or practice tests? I remember taking a test like this in college, only thing I didnt understand well was the ribbon cables and which way to put them on hard drives and the number of beeps and what they mean.

[roadgeek9]

I want to take this test but Im afraid I will fail. Are there free tutorials online or practice tests? I remember taking a test like this in college, only thing I didnt understand well was the ribbon cables and which way to put them on hard drives and the number of beeps and what they mean.

I took that test when I was 10 and I passed it with something like 80%. It is really easy.

[Mongoose380]

Maybe I should change career and go graphic web designing instead? Does a person have to be a good drawer on hand or can anyone who studies the material become a web designer?

[Max Veteran]

I want to take this test but Im afraid I will fail. Are there free tutorials online or practice tests? I remember taking a test like this in college, only thing I didnt understand well was the ribbon cables and which way to put them on hard drives and the number of beeps and what they mean.

The ribbon cable thing is easy - all you have to remember is that the red line on the cable goes towards the power connector.

[Mongoose380]

lol I feel stupid now..

[Marshalus Veteran]

I would check with your local community college, they usually have prep classes.

[s0nic69]

I took that test when I was 10 and I passed it with something like 80%. It is really easy.

well it was a lot easier a few years ago than it is now.

[Marshalus Veteran]

well it was a lot easier a few years ago than it is now.

True, there were too many people getting it who just did a little book work.

I never got mine. Actually, I don't have any certs ;) Not all employers care about them.

[mtrftw]

Cisco certs are where the $ is at.

[LiqHead]

MCSE & CCNA.

[s0nic69]

True, there were too many people getting it who just did a little book work.

I never got mine. Actually, I don't have any certs ;) Not all employers care about them.

true, i just hired some guys at my work, i didnt even look for certs, just need them to know what they are doing. i have seen people with certs that makes me wonder if a cert is a pro or a con....

[psybapunk]

While a certification doesn't ensure that a person really knows what they're doing, it does look good on a resume.

[BottomTicket]

I am thinking of taking the A+ I am interviewing for the Geek Squad does anyone know if they will pay for it or not? Also has anyone taken their interview test I hear it is similar to a A+

[Rohdekill]

Maybe I should change career and go graphic web designing instead? Does a person have to be a good drawer on hand or can anyone who studies the material become a web designer?

There is no drawing requirement for MCIW (Master Certified Web Master). I took all the tests back to back in one sitting without studying...but then I've been doing web development for some time now.