What do you think is the best CompTIA A+ certification book?

[Nebben]

I'm going to be testing for my A+ certification at some unknown point in the (hopefully near) future, and I'm not sure which book to buy. I bought "All-in-one A+ Certification Exam Guide, 5th edition" by Michael Meyers/Scott Jernigan at Barnes and Noble and it seems like a good book. But if anyone has experience with multiple books or knows of some secret A+ guide society that rates these things, let me know.

I can always return it and get a different one. I don't plan on opening the included CD for a while.

I have no issues with doing a lot of reading, and would prefer a comprehensive guide rather than one of those "How to pass your test without doing very much studying and then end up not having a clue on a lot of things when you're out in the field" books.

I chose the book I did because it noted itself as also being a good book for use in the field, not just as a study guide.

 

[Sphexi]

I used one by Michael Meyers. Always thought it was weird, I kept thinking of the killer in the Halloween movies lol

 

[Evadman]

You need a book for your A+? That was the easiest cert I ever got.

 

[Nebben]

Mostly just for the stuff that isn't commonly applicable in everyday work... I don't want to blow $300 and miss a bunch of obscure questions :/

 

[Hossenfeffer]

You could get one of the "Exam Cram" variety and just breeze through it. Not exactly an educational book, but might help you cover your weak areas.

 

[Tbirdkid]

yea, Michael Meyers is the best... great reading, questions at the end of each chapter... and when you go in there, if you can comprehend anything when reading, and have any computer knowledge, you will do just great.

The A+ Cert is broken into software and hardware. Each test costing around 100 each. Take each one at their own time... so give yourself a week between them if you can. That way, you will have plenty of time to refresh for the other one before taking it.

Good luck!~