I've been lurking this forum ever since a Google search landed me here a couple months ago ;-) I decided to go ahead a register so I could thank everyone that helps out around here. Using resources that I discovered through this forum I was able to pass both the A+ and Net+ Exams in the past month. Unfortunately I have very little real world experience so hopefully these certs will lead to a good job soon ;-) Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks and I guess I'll talk a little bit about my test experience. I didn't find either of the A+ tests to be extremely difficult, but for me, the Core test was harder (got a 789; on OS I got a 929) I definitely prefer the adaptive format over the traditional. It's nice and quick; you either know it or you don't; no sense in sitting through an extra 30 questions if you don't have to. I have to admit that I started sweating a little bit on the Net+ exam but I pulled out a 780 so it's all good ;-) To those that have tests coming up all I have to say is use the resources on this forum and you will definitely get a better score.