CompTIA A+ eTestPrep Authorized Courseware: Exams 220-801 and 220-802 1st Edition

*UPDATED* review: Had to add an exception to AVG, and copy all installation / CD based files to my local system due to the way the disc was mastered ("Desktop.INI" as a file ready to be burned - looks like there are issues with the mastering of the CD).The software works very well, and does contain good, thorough written backup quickly accessible through the interface.Positives: -Large question bank, multiple modes (Learning, Practice Test, etc.) -Easy access to source material (one-click page references in Learning Mode)Negatives: -No historical tracking / progress measurement on test scores. Track it yourself with a spreadsheet! Comparable exam prep software ships with built-in test history and analysis. -See above: tests aren't going to tailor themselves to your strength or weaknesses. -License only allowed on a single-system installation: wanted to install at Work/Home to spread out my practice options, but I'm stuck with it on the home machine.All in all, at the price point and functionality level, I find this an acceptable solution for Exam prep. There are more versatile options available (learning/score analysis, tailored to your weaknesses, license installable on multiple systems) but the source/backup material I've found with those is much weaker. The Sybex books are very detailed, and the practice tests do a great job of covering and linking to the source material - that being the greatest strength with this set. As always, I'd advise spreading it out (don't just study from one source). The price point with this product and the source material are it's best points.

Great idea but it's not worth the money. First of all, you can't sort one or more chapters at a time. You have to take the test on all chapters and can't sort it by chapter/content. Second, you only get 420 questions per test (840 total). Seems like it should be more. I also had problems installing it/getting the license on my laptop and I have Windows 7. It if didn't have these issues, I would rate it a 5.

Nothing works. CD mastered incorrectly so it will not show up in certain drives. Once installed (Windows 8 x64) trying to launch the test creates a fatal error pointing to a missing Microsoft class (.dll file). Installed and registered the missing .dll file, then got a "Database is corrupted" fatal error. Will uninstall and try re-installing the software but it is just annoying; If you are charging money for software, it should work out of the box.UPDATE: So I finally did end up getting the software installed; I have not gotten to use it however. After getting the software installed and registering the access key, I decided that I would finish with the book before attempting the practice test. A few weeks past and when I returned to the testing software it said that it had not been registered; when I enter my access key now it says "Invalid Access Key". I contacted customer support and they verified that the key was correct and had been activated, which was why they said I couldn't "re-activate" it. They said I would need to initiate a key replacement with the software developers. Fine. I was told that this process should take 24-48 hours; this was a week ago and I haven't heard any response. I am scheduled to take the two exams a week from today and it doesn't look like I'll be able to use the software before then. A waste of money for the software and quite possibly another waste of money for the exams ($200/piece) if I am unable to properly prepare for them. What a sham.

Thank you for the DVD. Arrived in great condition. Has been a great information source for studying in addition to my reading material.

This book really help to improve the knoledge for the exam. And the price is good, affordable for a excelente book

This is a very good exam simulation. Remember to use this kind of help as a final push prior to taking the exam and not as a sole study guide.