Planting Seeds of Success
Network+ Tools If you’re preparing for the Network+ exam, you can expect to see some questions related to Network+ tools. This includes: Command line tools such as ipconfig/ifconfig, ping, tracert/traceroute, nslookup, dig, arp, netstat, route, and nbtstat. Hardware tools such as cable testers, cable certifiers, crimpers, butt sets, toner probes, punch down tools, loop back plugs, TDRs, [...]
Network+ WAP Performance Based Questions If you’re planning on taking the Network+ exam you can expect to see some Network+ WAP performance based questions. These questions expect you to know how to configure a wireless access point (WAP). Even if you’ve done it once or twice, it might not be fresh in your mind so it’s good to [...]
Network+ Practice Test Questions Book Update I just updated the Network+ Practice Test Questions book (CompTIA Network+ N10-005 Practice Test Questions (Get Certified Get Ahead)). Some of the changes are minor text issues to correct typos. However, a much bigger change is the addition of a section on performance based questions. It provides a list [...]
A+ Rapid Review Released If you’re preparing for the A+ exam, you might like to know that the new A+ Rapid Review book has been released. This book is a a perfect supplement to one of the larger A+ books such as the CompTIA A+ Training Kit (Exam 220-801 and Exam 220-802). At only 410 [...]
Network+ OSI Topics If you’re preparing for the Network+ exam, you can expect to see some questions related to Network+ OSI topics. The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model includes seven layers and you’re expected to have some basic knowledge about these layers including the specific layers where different devices and protocols operate. The CompTIA Network+ OSI Topics (A Kindle [...]
The CompTIA Network+ Wireless Topics (A Get Certified Get Ahead Kindle Short) is now available. This Kindle short includes a chapter on Network+ Wireless topics and 55 realistic questions with full explanations. Only $2.99. In case you don’t know it, you can read Kindle books no just about any device with freely available Kindle apps. [...]
If you’re preparing for the Network+ exam, you probably know that a good portion includes wireless topics including wireless standards. If you can master some basic facts on wireless standards, you’ll be able to ace many Network+ questions without any trouble at all. Another post covered Network+ and Wireless Encryption topics. Several objectives address wireless standards directly: [...]
Learnzapphas recently released practice test question mobile apps for the A+ 220-801 and 220-802 exams on Android devices. If you enjoy studying while on the go, these apps provide you with an easy to use tool where you can squeeze in some study time whenever you have a spare moment. This release includes some great [...]
I created an easy to navigate page of Security+ blog links last week and in response to requests, I’ve completed a similar page for Network+ blog links. Security+ Blog Links. This page includes links to posts about the Security+ exam, multiple free practice test questions, and various topics such as risk, authentication, cryptography, networking, and [...]
In response to some recommendations I’ve received from readers, I started a Get Certified Get Ahead page on Facebook. You can view it here: https://www.facebook.com/GetCertifiedGetAhead. I’ll be posting free practice test questions here regularly and will be answering reader questions and queries. My current plan is to post questions on A+, Network+, and Security+ topics. [...]
