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By ProProfs A Plus School
The CompTIA A+ certification exam has been designed as the leading industry
standard to determine a computer technicians hardware and software knowledge.
Often referred to as the "entry-level" exam, the A+ exam is actually one
of the few tests that requires you to pass not just one, but two parts. Two exams are necessary to be certified:
- CompTIA A+ Essentials, exam code 220-701
- CompTIA A+ Practical Application, exam code 220-702
Comptia A+ Exam Specifics:
Exam Cost: $168 each. Download more information on exam prices
Exam Location: You can register for the exam at any Pearson VUE and Thompson Prometric center.
Time Allocated: 90 minutes per exam
Total marks: 900
Minimum Pass Marks: 675 for CompTIA A+ Essentials, 700 for CompTIA A+ Practical Application on a scale of 100-900
Number Of Questions: 100 questions per exam.
Exam format: Linear format; computer-based test (CBT)
Prerequisites: None
Validation Period: As of January 1, 2011 the A+ certification will be valid for three years from the date the candidate completes their certification. A valid through date will appear on all certificates and certificate holder ID badge.
Score Report: Delivered immediate on test completion
Languages: The languages offered for the exams are English, Spanish, German, Turkish, Japanese, Traditional Chinese (Taiwan), Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, and soon to be added Korean.
Exam Pattern The question types found on the A+ exam are:
- Multiple Choice with Single answer: Student is required to select a single answer from a range of options (generally 4-5) by clicking on a radio button.
- Multiple Choice with Multiple answer: Student is required to select a range of options. The number of options to select is specified.
- Fill in the Blank: Student is required to select the missing text to complete the sentence (multiple choice style).
This is only meant as quick overview for you to get a better grasp of
what is involved with studying for the CompTIA A Plus certification exam.
If you are 100% committed to following through with your entry into the IT
world we highly suggest you visit the
CompTIA A+ web-site and review the full overview from their web-site.
You can also leverage various free A+ certification study aids available online.
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