A+ Certification Page
The A+ certification program was designed in 1993 by the Computer Technology Industry Association or CompTIA for short.
The A+ examination is suppose to test and measure a technicians ability to:
- Build computers
- Upgrade computers
- Diagnose and troubleshoot computer problems
- Repair computers and its peripherals
- Install and troubleshoot operating systems
- Perform basic networking
- Troubleshoot printers
In addition, the knowledge level that is being measured
is after six month of on the job training (6-month level).
A+ Exam Objectives
What's on the A+ Certification Exam?
The certification process consists of taking and passing the following two
exams:
A+ Core Hardware Exam
John'z notes:
I am not sure that it truly test six months worth of knowledge but I do recommend it, particularly if you are new to computers.
For the beginner, it gives them a basic understanding of computer hardware and components of the operating system.
The A+ exam is a good spring-board to passing other certifications. But understand this, becoming A+ certified does not make you an expert in fixing and troubleshooting computers.
Technicians that are good at working on computers did so by gaining years of experience. I have taken an passed the A+ exam but I also have more than 10 years of experience. There were many days when it took hours to diagnose and fix some problems, just passing a couple of exams will not do it for you. But it is a start, so make it happen today...