Most IT professionals would say that the best way to prepare for the CompTIA A+ exam is to study, study, and study some more. The exam covers a ton of information that you will have to demonstrate when you take the CompTIA A+ exam, so expect it to be a complex exam. If your test taking skills are not stellar, the A+ exam may be a challenge to you. Most students use all the study guides, practice questions, and tips available for passing the certification exam.