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You can get your certification in about 30 days depending on what knowledge your already have now if you really buckle down and take this serious.
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Do a chapter a day and you'll finish the Mike meyers book in 30 days or less if you read more.
I used Exam Cram by Prowse as my main book. It has test questions at the end of each chapter, and a very useful electronic version of the tests in DVD. You have to register the book online to be able to use it.
My only issue with the book is that the 901 and 902 topics are not separated. However, the objectives are clearly mentioned at the beginning of each chapter, so it wasn't really a big concern.
Good luck!
Since you are looking into entry level tech support your best bet is to look into the CompTIA certifications. Start with A+ certification ( https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-220-901-220-902-Exam-Cram/dp/0789756315/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501947087&sr=8-2&keywords=a%2B+exam+cram ) . Even though you might be able to fix 99% of problems on your own with Google's assistance it might be hard to sell that to employers at interviews, especially if you don't have anything 'concrete' to back it up with (previous work experience, certifications, schooling for IT), which is why I recommend looking into that route. Also keep in mind Linux is a very very small % of the market share out there and is more of a niche market. Sure, you can get Linux certifications but I don't think it will help you at this current stage in your career getting into IT, so focus on the stuff that actually applies to entry level tech support (A+ certification). Feel free to private message with any more questions. Good luck!
This is exactly the comment I was coming in to make. If you browse through r/CompTIA you'll see the same thing said over and over.
I'll also throw in the ExamCram book
I've only passed the 901 and putting the A+ on my resume as "in progress" (listed it literally as "Certifications: CompTIA A+ (in progress)") has already gotten me a possible job opportunity. Guy knew right away what that meant and he just asked when I planned on taking the 902.
So yeah it'll definitely help with getting hired.
As for studying, look over the exam objectives and see how much of it you know. If it's less than half, buy the Mike Meyers book and read it front to back. If it's more than half, buy the Pearson ExamCram book and read that instead. Watch Professor Messer's videos in either case and use CrucialExams, ExamCompass, Professor Messer, and ExamCram practice tests. ExamCram had questions most like the ones on the actual test, ExamCompass is the hardest, and Professor Messer's pop quiz collection is the one that gave me a score closest to what I actually got (846 on the real 901 exam, 847 adjusted from a percentage on Professor Messer's pop quiz collection).
Good luck.
Let's go at this in an order that I feel is appropriate:
Frames Per Second (FPS) are how many frames of an image that is being loaded, rendered, and output to the screen at a given time, specifically seconds. A number, which for most computers and applications is around 1-100+, represent the amount of frames that were loaded in the current second. More things to render means that it will take more power from the graphics processor (GPU) to load the image in front of you. More particles, more 3D objects, and even more moving "entities" and "objects" can create difficulty on the GPU. Adversely, if the GPU is too powerful, and your graphics are too low, it will overcompensate and take longer to create frames, resulting in a choppier/"laggy" screen.
FPS is basically summarized as, "how smooth the video is run." 60fps is always optimal.
In short, Comparing CPUs/GPUs is simply comparing numbers. They both have a "clock speed" measured in Hertz (typically Gigahertz). A CPU is best represented through Clock Speed, Cores, Hyperthreading (Threads), and performance, the last is best measured through real performance tests viewable on most websites. cpuboss.com is one such way to determine the stats and comparison between two CPU chips, and rough estimates for benchmarks.
Graphics Cards (GPUs) are a little crazier. They're measured best by their clock speed, Floating Point Operations Per Second (GFLOPS), Rendering Processors, and RAM. Yes, GPUs have their own RAM. They eat it like spaghetti. Gpucheck has a fairly comprehensive comparison list based on average framerates (FPS) for each card. Obviously, more is better.
It's also good to note that there are Server cards, or Workstation cards, that are usually modified versions of existing consumer graphics cards for certain kinds of performance. In most instances they're much more expensive because of their optimization, but not much else.
Overclocking is the art of pushing the technology to their limit. I don't know too much about it personally due to some of my own concerns.
Linus Tech Tips also has many videos on Comparisons and Build guides, and overclock guides. I'd recommend him first and foremost due to the in-depth level he and his crew ensure for content. Just search on their page "Overclock" and there's a few full-fledged guides.
Everything else is best learned by actually looking it up and having real-world examples. The best place to find just about all of that information is the CompTIA A+ books. The one authored by Mike Meyers is a popular choice. You don't have to take the test accompanied with it, but the book is full of everything you might have questions about, and considered must-know for most techs. I have the Exam Cram variant, and it has everything in the aforementioned copy in a more textbook-like style.
Hope this helped!
I would also suggest supplimenting with this book, if you're looking for more books:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0789756315/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_0789756315
I'm in a 902 class right now, and it's helping me a bunch. I wish I'd grabbed it for my 901 class.
CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902 Exam Cram
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0789756315
https://www.comptia.org/training/resources/exam-objectives
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Two vidoe training companies:
IT pro tv
CBT Nuggets
The training companies have education coaches, virtual labs, and practice tests. The education coaches will help you reach your certification goals. Both providers have free trials
I suggest Mike Meyers book, and the exam cram book.
Links below:
Mike's book
https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X
Exam cram:
https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-220-901-220-902-Exam-Cram/dp/0789756315
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check out measure up.
https://www.measureup.com/
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When you do study make sure you use material that is for the latest exam. Comptia updates the exam every once in awhile, and the material that is tested on the exam changes.
See if any friends on family have any old PCs you can take apart. You might be able to get one from a Computer repair shop.
It was too much for me too; I liked David Prowse's Exam Cram a lot more. It was more to the point and straightforward in my opinion. It comes with a lot of tips, practice exams, simulations and a cram sheet that all really helped me. https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-220-901-220-902-Exam-Cram/dp/0789756315. Professer Messer videos I recommend as well. Also, Mike Myers has his book on Lynda.com as a video presentation, which I preferred to the book: https://www.lynda.com/signin/organization; try to login with your public library info or college to watch it for free. A lot of larger libraries are contracted with Lynda.
Hi Lisaintech,
I used exam cram. Here is the link. It's around 28 bucks. The practice questions are 13 bucks.
https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-220-901-220-902-Exam-Cram/dp/0789756315/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482029560&sr=8-1&keywords=exam+cram+prowse
Sure thing. I used the cd that came with the book and it had I believe 735 different questions it could ask
https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-220-901-220-902-Exam-Cram/dp/0789756315
I haven't actually taken any of the tests yet. I'm finishing the last 20 mins of the 901 lecture from Udemy as I type this and then I'm going to pick up a copy of Cram Exam at the recommendation of others on this sub before I go for the test in a couple of weeks.
is this the correct book?
Professor Mike Meyers is pretty good. He does what I like to call KISS: Keep It Simple Stupid. Follow his videos on Udemy with his textbooks. He's my main source but I'm also using this Exam Cram book and this one with practice questions. There are Kindle versions for both if you want, and they're cheaper than the physical copies.
Haha, honestly I did study for it using this book but I skipped all the printer stuff. I mean I skimmed it but that’s it. This comes with a descent cram fact sheet and a few practice exams with the physical book. Idk about the ebook. When I took it i realized I built it up to be more than it is.
Pocket Prep A+ from the app store/Google Play store.
Crucial exams app
*gocertify.com
If you have any books on A+, they should either come with a testing CD or have mini tests after every chapter.
May I recommend David L Prowse' 901 & 902 Exam Cram: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0789756315/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_uxKDAbM0H1BEY
Hope that helps!!
i was given this book by my instructor
Here's the book I used and it was great.
https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-220-901-220-902-Exam-Cram/dp/0789756315/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1474082915&sr=8-2&keywords=exam+cram
I agree with what blink908 said about Mike Meyers' book. I'd add that for me, the book wasn't a good starting point because it was so long and detailed. I ended up buying the ExamCram book (http://smile.amazon.com/CompTIA-220-901-220-902-Exam-Cram/dp/0789756315/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_g2243582042?_encoding=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0&ie=UTF8) and using that to get started. Then I returned to the Meyers book when I wanted more info. on a particular topic or study questions. I highly recommend using the CD that came with each book.
Sorry about that, deleted my acct on accident.
I've been studying this book
http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-220-901-220-902-Exam-Cram/dp/0789756315/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463093207&sr=8-1&keywords=a+exam+cram