This exam certifies that candidates know the layers of the OSI model, can describe the features and functions of network components, and have the skills needed to install, configure, and troubleshoot basic networking hardware peripherals and protocols. The certification is endorsed by Microsoft (as part of its popular new MCSA program), Cisco, Novell, and 3Com, among others. This book is not intended to teach new material. Instead it assumes that you have a solid foundation of knowledge but can use a refresher on important concepts as well as a guide to exam topics and objectives. This book focuses exactly on what you need to know to pass the exam - it features test-taking strategies, time-saving study tips, and a special Cram Sheet that includes tips, acronyms, and memory joggers not available anywhere else. The series is supported online at several Web sites: examcram.com, informit.com, and cramsession.com.

The accompanying CD features PrepLogic™ Practice Tests, Preview Edition. This product includes one complete PrepLogic Practice Test with approximately the same number of questions found on the actual vendor exam. Each question contains full, detailed explanations of the correct and incorrect answers. The engine offers two study modes, Practice Test and Flash Review, full exam customization, and a detailed score report.

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Average Amazon.com® Rating:  Based on 63 Ratings

Almost out of date. - 2008-12-02
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This book was for the 2005 exam. I took the 2007 exam within 2 weeks of getting this book and the exam cram 2 practice questions and passed. There were a few questions on the exam that weren't covered on these guides, but apparently it was enough to pass. When I took the test I was making consistently over 90 on all the practice exams. It would be good to have the practice questions book and a more up to date study guide with the updated questions. The general information is adequate but lacks in wireless and security specific information.

straight to the point - 2009-06-28
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My job is not really IT like probably most of reviewers here, more likely it is a hobby, what I have learned is what I figured out on my own. I bought this book about a month ago with the test question book of course. Spent two weeks; 1.5weeks on prep book, last several days on test questions. I dont remember my exact score, but it was mid 700s, max is 900, passing is 600ish(?). That alone should tell you how straight to the point examcrams products are. where a 1300page book will tell you history, related info, flipping through several pages reading the same info, exam cram CRAMS it to far less pages. Of course, the first few pages of the book will tell you that the book itself is to be used for reviewing purposes and not tell you all the details; it doesnt make up for your missing experience.

The only cons I have in their products are that I have not seen hardbacks.

Great buy - 2009-05-16
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Seller delivered the book ahead of the estimated time and provided a bookmarker which was a simple touch to a beautiful transaction.

If you know this book, you will pass the exam - 2008-09-11
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Short & Sweet....

This book contains a very accurate representation of what you will see on the Network+ exam and has good practice questions to better prepare you. If you read this book cover to cover and absorb most of the material, you will have no problem obtaining a passing score on the exam. Highly recommended.

Dont buy it alone, use as a follow up and to take with you to the test site and sit and read before test - 2008-06-16
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I wouldn't say to only depend on this one for your Network+ test. But what I love about this book is that even after I read my other book that was more in detail, this one allowed me to refresh topics quickly and able to put my brain in the mind set needed for the test. I found it very useful to get quick snippets of topics on the go, and before the test. Highly recommend for that reason, but make sure you buy a more detail book to start with. I used TestOut's DVDs, another book, and this book to make sure I knew the content. Some had their pros and con's but when they are all put together you know the topic very well! You don't have to use the DVD's but my school let us check them out for the semester so it was nice supplement for the studies...

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