What hobbies does everyone have besides cars

[Vlad_Tepes]

Me I have a lot of hobbies just not enough time...

I love doing martial arts, playing guitar ( have a 71 Gibson SG) watching flicks, building computers and playing video games.

[gr8gatzby]

i'm a computer geek in training, working on my CCNA, A+ certifications. also a big fan of independent films, short walks on the beach, and extreme ironing championships...

[Vlad_Tepes]

LMAO

well I'm in school working on a Bach of Technology.

Looking to start my A+ training how do you like that?

[gr8gatzby]

the thing that gets me with the A+ cert is that one pretty much must know all routes to every setting in each windows OS. i.e. name 4 ways to access the task manager while rubbing your belly and hopping on one leg...and if you miss even one of the 4 the question is counted as incorrect. lotsa meaningless(to me) laser printer questions regarding the corona, fuser, etc, etc.

and the A+ cert isnt cheap at $300. $150 for each Hardware and Operating System exams.

[Vlad_Tepes]

yeah I heard that but everybit helps now a days...
what books are you using?

[gr8gatzby]

here are some sample questions from my measureup.com A+ study

You are installing a NIC (network interface card) into a desktop computer that already has two serial ports configured as COM1 and COM2 and a parallel port configured as LPT1. All 16-bit Interrupt Requests (IRQs) (8-15) are assigned to other devices.

Which interrupt should you assign for the NIC?

IRQ 3
IRQ 7
IRQ 5
IRQ 4
____________

Although all batteries should be checked for hazardous content before disposal, which of the following battery types require special procedures for disposal/recycling due to dangerous chemical content? (Select three.)

Zinc
Lithium
Nickel Hydride
Alkaline
Nickel-Cadmium
Mercuric Oxide
_______________
A laser printer puts images on paper by which of the following methods?

1A laser creates a positive electric image on the drum (called Registration), which attracts toner particles that are pressed onto the page.

2A laser outlines the image and burns a dark print (called a Positive) onto the page, which is then coated with toner.

3A laser burns toner into an image on the drum (called a Positive), which is then pressed onto the page.

4A laser scans the image and burns toner into a dark print (called Registration), which is then pressed onto the page.



you get the idea. fun filled.

[gr8gatzby]

i have the A+ Complete Certification by Mike Myers which i've barely opened. also have the 14th edition of the PC Upgrade and Maintenance bible. if you want books on the cheap, check either bookpool.com or amazon used book section

[gr8gatzby]

my instructor drowned himself in www.cert21.com for the week prior to his taking of the A+ cert. methinks i'm going to buy the same....waiting for a package special to come out though....

[Vlad_Tepes]

Cool thanks...

Love those questions..LOL

[ra11585643]

My Hobbies ? Cars, Bikes, Guns, Booze, Women ! The order changes with the day. I would have included money but after this who has any ?