CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Tenth Edition (Exams 220-1001 & 220-1002)

This product is great for studying for the CompTIA A+. I was expecting, like most textbooks, to be dry and a pain to read, but thus far, I have completed 3 chapters and it was a breeze. The writing style makes the information much more palatable. I never thought I'd enjoy learning this material as much as I have so far. The way the author approaches the content is unique (I'm comparing this against other textbooks I've read) and is, in no way, wordy, dry, nor is it a struggle to stay focused. While the book is well over 1000 pages, it doesn't feel like a challenge to read due to the way it is written. I am being well informed while also enjoying the content and the author's way of making something "dull' a little more fun and inviting. If anyone asked me what book to purchase about CompTIA A+ material, I would hands down tell them to purchase this one. 3 Chapters in and I couldn't wait any longer to write a review. This book has motivated me, given me hope, and is, thus far, giving me a reason to continue studying material for a future I never thought would be close to reality. If you're having second thoughts, don't. Just purchase the book and start reading. Grab those index cards, make notes, keep studying, and get your future on track with the help of 'CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Tenth Edition (Exams 220-1001 & 220-1002)'. You will not be disappointed.

To start, if I could give this 4.5 stars I would, only because some of the material regarding the format of the A+ exams have changed. There is also quite a bit of fluff but it is valuable fluff even if you're only messing around with a home set-up. Other than that, I paired this book with Mike Meyers's Udemy videos for the A+ exams as well as some random practice tests I found via Google and passed both of my A+ exams. For reference it has been almost 15 years since I considered IT as a career path and A LOT has changed in that time period and Mike was able to prepare me in a way I did not think possible. I do not currently hold a job in the IT field but after nearly 2 months of studying I passed the 1001 and 1002 with flying colors. Oftentimes I see books like this and online free or incredibly cheap courses as a scam, but the cost of the book plus the $30 for Udemy courses beat the heck out of the $32k a technical school wanted to charge me for a 2 year course and a voucher to take the A+ exams. This is an easy recommendation for anyone who wants to pursue a career in IT or anyone who just wants to better understand modern computers, networks, and IoT.

Okay, if you're into reading this type of stuff, meaning Comptia study guides and the like, I suppose the most important thing I can say about this book is that it is still relevant and important even though the 11th edition has been released. You see, the 10th edition was written by Mike Meyers, who is a big name in these types of guides. The 10th edition is also the LAST that was written by him. The 11th edition was written by a different author, with Mike Meyers being in the role of Senior Editor. Some folks seem to like Mike's writing style better. Ergo: The writing style is going to be different. There is newer information, but many people still fall back on Mike Meyers for a certain level of trust. Used copies of this book are typically under $10, so there is no reason not to have it nearby. As for myself, I'm studying for the test so I'm reading the previous edition first since I got a used copy dirt cheap. I'll read the newer edition next while I do the practice exams and other prep work. Anyway, great book. Good to keep around.

Good information, a bit of fluff but good knowledge to know. Only took me 2 years to actually begin studying for and taking the tests after purchasing the book. It's long, that's for sure. I didn't read it all. Honestly watching the Meyers videos on udemy MIGHT be enough to pass the exams. I say might because I barely passed 1002. However I did well on 1001 probably because I read most of the objectives in the book on top of the videos. With that being said, buy the newer 1101/1102 book if it's out because this version of the certification is now retired as of Oct 20, 2022.

This book is definitely a must-buy for anyone who is a beginner to the A+ material like I was. I read each page cover to cover, so I can tell you that Mike does a great job of explaining the material. As many other commenters have noted, there is definitely more fluff in this book than other textbooks covering A+ material; however, since I was new to most of this stuff, I really appreciated the extra explanations and descriptions that the author included. I read this book to give myself a foundation on the A+ concepts before moving to Professor Messer and watching/taking notes on his videos. In my opinion, reading this book first really helped me in learning about the different concepts and getting a better grasp on everything. As anyone who knows anything about the CompTIA exams will tell you, it's very important to use multiple resources in your study time to prepare for the exams. I highly recommend Mike's book, and I plan on buying his other books to study for Network+ and Security+. *For anyone who might find this helpful, my study plan consisted of reading this book, watching/taking notes on Messer's videos, taking ExamCram practice tests, and finally Professor Messer's practice tests.

I got a backpack so I could carry along my study materials to work, but it didn't take into account how massive this book is. Part of that is due to the dumbed down nature of the writing. Everything is explained to you as if you've never seen a computer before, but that also means it's easy to skip around and get your bearings quick since you don't need context for all the complex terminology up front. I also personally think that repetition helps with the learning process, and with the sheer volume of resources in this book, I could see using it as a reference when (hopefully) I get a job working with machines. It also has a wealth of online resources including videos from the author. I've been following his courses on Lynda.com and though he jumps around a lot he seems pretty good at explaining concepts. 40 or so is a steal. Don't expect to tote this around with you casually. It really should have opened with proper lifting procedure to get you started.

This book HELPED me pass my A+ on the first try! I would strongly recommend you also get the practice tests associated with TotalSem and listen to podcasts about the materials as well. The idea way to pass the A+ is to take in information from at least three or four different outlets. This book, the practice tests, maybe a YouTube channel that talks about A+ and an app on your phone or simulations. Reading this book alone, I don’t think, won’t be enough for you to pass. But this book contains ALOT of good information to help lay the foundation and get you started. You’ll see that the Information in this book intertwines with a lot of other course materials and later, other certifications too. Overall, the book is a great place to start and I highly recommend purchasing this. Be warned, it’s a lot of materials and information. Read. It. All. As a person who just recently became A+ certified, I can tell you, you won’t be disappointed.

I'm making a career change from HR into Networking and aside from a couple of drives I've added and some RAM, have very limited experience working on (repairing) computers. My first stop before continuing on to networking is the A+ certification. I've purchased several A+ study guides and this book is hands down, the best one I brought. Myers splits each chapter into two parts: 1) Historical / Conceptual - where he goes into great detail about the progression of specific technologies, advancements and an in-depth explanation of how each component/device works. 2) he then moves into the Practical stuff that not only is covered on the A+ Exam but it's also the knowledge you'd need if you were working in the industry repairing computers. This book provides a lot of detail and paints a clear picture of the different concepts, technologies and components being discussed. The Figures / Graphics and Photos are also an excellent aid.

Ich habe die Zeit im Homeoffice genutzt und mich weitergebildet in der Comptia Serie. Dies war mein Einstieg in die Materie. Das Buch ist ein Wälzer, aber es ist sehr gut geschrieben. Auch wenn ich den Humor teilweise nicht teilen kann, so hilft es doch so manches mal darüber hinweg, wenn die Passagen wirklich dröge und langweilig erscheinen. Alles in allem eine tolle Vorbereitung auf die Tests. Letztendlich hilft auch viel Praxis und auswendig lernen, z.B. maximale Länge von CAT5 Kabel :-) Hat mir auf jeden Fall geholfen und bleibt nun als Andenken im Regal stehen, bis dann die nächste Pürfung ansteht. Reiiht sich dank gleicher Höhe und Farbgebung hervorragend in die Reihe bzgl. Comptia ein.

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Great book the COMPTIA A+ manual, already halfway done with study, some is new learning and other is a refresher study. Thank you

Livro chegou rápido (apesar de ser pedido internacional) e é muito bom para estudos da certificação A+

happy with the product.