CompTIA A+ 220-801 and 220-802 Exam Cram Paperback – 26 July 2012

Good book, I've only read to chapter 2 and so far I can say out of the three other A+ books I bought and not learnt a thing, I have actually learnt from this book. The way the author presents the information is good its clear and has a reasonable structure. I have the all-In-One book which is ok but I think the book is poorly ordered and its full of to much fluff as appose to this book that just get down to business. You are made aware of what objectives you are covering from the get go of each chapter and the author really doesn't include and jibber but still is able to make the book readable. I would say that if you have 0 knowledge of hardware then probably dont get this book as you may struggle, admittedly I still consider myself a novice but could tell you what RAM, CPU, PCI etc was before reading so it is probably suitable for me. I like that is book is only just over 600 pages but still provides the info you need. Only reason it get 4* and not 5 is I feel the author should have literally gone through the objective all in order as displayed in the actually A+ exam objectives.

This book has clear explanations, very good use of tables and diagrams, and manages to cover essential knowledge in a way that is both accessible and rigorous to the degree necessary to be of use in the real world.The advantage of its compact size is that it gives you a framework into which you can fit more details gathered from bigger books covering the same subject. Ideally you want a bigger Comptia A+ book that you read with repeated cross reference to this smaller book. The smaller book helps to prevent one getting lost in the maze of details in the bigger book(s).There is a happy blend of theory with real world examples. The writing style is clear, neither overly academic nor popular but striking a good balance.I read this book after passing the A+ exams but will often refer to it if I've forgotten something I need in my daily work. Of course you need more reference books than this but for quick look-up of foundational knowledge for any computer technician then this is my go-to book. With the accompanying question book it also becomes a serious learning package. Highly recommended.

I'm only part of the way through this so don't take my word as gospel, but so far the key concepts and technologies have been explained clearly, concisely and memorably. By the time I get to each section quiz I am confident in my answers.I'm versed in IT and it's relevant to my job, but I'm not a quote-unquote "IT Professional." However, I do not feel I need any more than this guide to pass the exam, and in fact more detail might detract from remembering the important stuff. Obviously, beyond the exam in the real world you'll want a broader knowledge of the subject, but I think this a good start for anyone with a basic grasp of technology who wants to get the A+ qualification.

I bought this book initially to see how much I actually really new about computer maintenance, and I have found it to be excellent. Well written, clear and concise information, well laid, out an absolute must have even if only for reference. My problem now is trying to find a place in Ireland to sit the exam without having to pay thousands of euro for it. I am sure that once I finish the book I would be in a position to pass the exam though as it is such a good book.

I highly recommend this book if you have any experience with PCs at all.It gets straight to the point, dosn't mess around, it tells you exactly what you need to know, if your completely new to computers i would recommend the A+ Complete Guide as that will make it easier for everything to sink in, otherwise this book is excellent and helped me pass my exam.It also has alot of great practice questions at the end of the book, five stars from me!

Verry good book my only problem with it is that the exam objectives are at the beginning of each chapter istead of in the index so u have to search around for a while to find what u want but a realy good book

Absolutely brilliant. It gets all the information you need to know across in a really easy to read manner. Couldn't reccommend more!Genuinely the only book you'll need - combine with professor messer videos and you're laughing.

Lovely book, even though I haven't done the exams yet I feel this book is the right book for you if you want a book with questions.