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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. A+ Essentials is required with a choice of 3 other exams:
- Comptia A+ Essentials
- Comptia A+ 220-602 (IT Technician)
- Comptia A+ 220-603 (Remote Support Technician)
- Comptia A+ 220-604 (Depot Technician)
Review Of Exam Specifics:
Exam Costs: $152 each. CompTIA corporate members can take the exams for $98. Employers that require this test are usually corporate members and will
inform you of this. You can also buy exam vouchers of VUE or Prometric to get a discount. Check CompTIA store for exam vouchers.
Exam Location: You can register for the exam at any Pearson VUE and Thompson Prometric center.
Locate an authorized Pearson VUE testing center near you
Locate an authorized Prometric testing center near you
Time Allocated: 90 minutes per exam
Total marks: 900
Minimum Pass Marks: 220-601 (Essentials) - 675; 220-602 - 700; 220-603 - 700; 220-604 - 700;
Number Of Questions: Approximatly 100 questions for essentials. Other exams have 90 questions
Exam format: Linear format; computer-based test (CBT)
Prerequisites: None
Validation Period: Certification does not expire however it is recommended you upgrade to the latest exam version when objectives are revised.
Score Report: Delivered immediate on test completion.
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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