Need advice on CompTIA A+ Certification!

[JJJ]

I wanted to ask about CompTIA A+ Certification.
Is it good? I mean is it useful for the amount of studying required? and how recognized and up to date is it?
If not, what would you suggest is a good similar certification?
Also, I've been finding many different opinions on A+ Complete Study Guide by Sybex. Do you think the book is enough to prepare for the exam?
If not, what would you suggest?



Thanks! (advice would be very much appreciated!)

 

[34erd]

Its pretty much the standard. Its usefull if you want to get a job in anything computer related, obviously. As to how much studying it depends on how much you already know. Here are some sample tests: http://www.comptia.org/certification/a/samplequestions.aspx

For the record, I got almost none of them right