The A+ exam is actually made up of two components:
Both components are related, and we recommend taking them both within 6 weeks of each other. We would commend taking the Core Hardware exam first.
To obtain a copy see the International Certification page.
The sample tests should give you an accurate assessment of how well you'll do on the actual exam. And yes, we've provided the answers and their explanations for each test.
CHAPTER ONE - INTRODUCTION to A+
CHAPTER TWO - DOS.
CHAPTER THREE - BOOTING, STARTUP FILES and MEMORY.
CHAPTER FOUR - WINDOWS 9x.
CHAPTER FIVE - WINDOWS NT, 2000 and XP.
CHAPTER SIX - TROUBLESHOOTING.
CHAPTER SEVEN - PRACTICE EXAM.