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[rlw]

Can someone tell me the number of questions on the A+ exams and the minimum passing score? Also, how long does it take?

[rlw]

Each exam will consist of 100 multiple choice questions and must be completed within a 90 minute time frame. Passing scores are 675 for the Essentials (701) exam and 700 for the Practical Application (702). Grades will be assessed on a scale of 100 to 900. Any unanswered questions will be scored as wrong answers.

For more information:
CompTIA A+ Exam Home Page

Thanks very much for the info. Can you also tell me what is the difference betweenthe 701 and the 702? Do they have to be taken at the same time?

[timtom22]

Thanks very much for the info. Can you also tell me what is the difference betweenthe 701 and the 702? Do they have to be taken at the same time?

You can compare 601/602/701/702 objectives here. I have attached the related PDF files here.

  CompTIA_A__Exam_220_601_Objectives_03_20_2010.pdf ( 65.37K )
  CompTIA_A__Exam_220_602_Objectives_03_20_2010.pdf ( 48.92K )
CompTIA_A__Exam_220_701_Objectives_03_20_2010.pdf ( 97.54K )
CompTIA_A__Exam_220_702_Objectives_03_20_2010.pdf ( 84.45K )

No, you do not have to take them at the same time.

Edited by timtom22, 24 October 2011 - 09:02 AM.

[rlw]

Thanks so much! I thought there was only two parts... what's with the 601, 602, 701, 702?

[wsawusch]

Not sure about the scores, but i do know you get immediate results

[MysteryHawk]

Do wrong answers subtract from your grade, or just dont count for any points?

[timtom22]

Do wrong answers subtract from your grade, or just dont count for any points?

No, there is no negative scoring. Right answers add to your points but wrong answers do not subtract from your from your right answers.

[Twizk241]

I am coming close to my test date and I'm pretty sure I've got everything I need to know down. And I'm really glad that I don't have to wait a week for the results.

As for the grading, a 675 is required for essentials and a 700 for practical.

[florence101]

Thank you for providing this link with additional information, it proves very useful for me