I am preparing to take the Apple Desktop Hardware Exam (9L0-005) next wednesday, and I was wondering if anyone has any pointers for me. I am mostly a PC guy, but looking forward to being the mac support person for my company. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Apple Desktop Certification Exam next week. Tips?
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Apple offers the Technician Training Kit here: Link
Although it is $299..and basically just allows you to access their online content. My work purchased this for me, but I also bought the PeachPit book This book
I think the book just about covers almost exactly what is on apple's website..so save your $299 and buy the $50 book instead. As for where to take the exams..they are given by Prometric testing centers across the US (world?). To become an Apple Certified Technician you choose either a desktop exam or notebook exam, and then you must take an OSX exam as well. Each exam costs $150. If you want to be certified to work on both desktops and laptops..you will need to pass all 3 of the exams.
hope this helps!
Apple offers the Technician Training Kit here: Link
Although it is $299..and basically just allows you to access their online content. My work purchased this for me, but I also bought the PeachPit book This book
I think the book just about covers almost exactly what is on apple's website..so save your $299 and buy the $50 book instead. As for where to take the exams..they are given by Prometric testing centers across the US (world?). To become an Apple Certified Technician you choose either a desktop exam or notebook exam, and then you must take an OSX exam as well. Each exam costs $150. If you want to be certified to work on both desktops and laptops..you will need to pass all 3 of the exams.
hope this helps!
start with what you need...
I'm an A student in anything I love... I never have to study
1. Get plenty of sleep if you can
2. If they allow food, bring nutritious treats.
3. Study the night before WITH A BUDDY!
4. Make a game out of studying
5. Drink coffee either in the testing area or right before the test.
6. Eat two things: One high in sugar and one high in carbs/protein.
7. Buy a vitamin shake - Nutrament / Ensure (for old farts, yeaah I know that).
You need to start the test with adequate nutrition, good sleep, a great attitude, caffeine, sugar.
All of these will boost your memory because your brain will NEED all the above-listed in order to function at the test and over-ride a stress-related memory blockage. When the stress hits the fan, your short-term memory will be impaired. It's a fact. The things I listed above can be CLINICALLY proven to boost your brain's performance.
Most of all, be confident.
~ AmyE
I'm an A student in anything I love... I never have to study
1. Get plenty of sleep if you can
2. If they allow food, bring nutritious treats.
3. Study the night before WITH A BUDDY!
4. Make a game out of studying
5. Drink coffee either in the testing area or right before the test.
6. Eat two things: One high in sugar and one high in carbs/protein.
7. Buy a vitamin shake - Nutrament / Ensure (for old farts, yeaah I know that).
You need to start the test with adequate nutrition, good sleep, a great attitude, caffeine, sugar.
All of these will boost your memory because your brain will NEED all the above-listed in order to function at the test and over-ride a stress-related memory blockage. When the stress hits the fan, your short-term memory will be impaired. It's a fact. The things I listed above can be CLINICALLY proven to boost your brain's performance.
Most of all, be confident.
~ AmyE
And more than anything else, give the right answers.
Prometric doesnt allow snacks or ANY drinks including water
i had to take a 5 hour GRE test in these conditions. at least i aced the math part =P but it s****d hardHi Microstar,
i recently purchased the same PeachPit book but am unsure whether reading it is enough to go ahead with the exams - did you have any other form of training? i.e.- physically getting to grips with opening up a Mac?
I see that there are 3 day courses out there (in the UK) that give you access to this side of it, and was wondering if they are worth it or whether i should rely on theory only?
Finally, seeing how the book has only been out for a month or so, have you read up that quickly?
I rescheduled my exam for 3 weeks from now. I have read the book and have a g5 and g4 server to work on (look at). I also have the apple online materials.
wish me luck!
wish me luck!
