Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is A+ Certification?
Q.
What is CompTIA?
Q.
What is the minimum passing score needed for the A+ exams?
Q.
How do I register for the revised A+ Exams?
Q.
What is the maximum time allowed for the A+ exams covering
the 2003 Objectives?
Q.
How many questions are on the A+ Core Hardware and A+ OS Technologies
exams?
Q.
Can I take the Core Hardware and OS Technologies exams at
separate times?
Q.
Once I have passed the test, how long will it be before I
receive my certificate and ID card?
Q.
How many hours does it take to complete the course?
Q.
What is the A+ Career Pack?
Q.
Does the copy of Micro-Scope that is included with the A+
Career Course Pack have any limitations compared to the retail
version?
GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT A+ CERTIFICATION
Q.
What is A+ Certification?
A. A+
Certification is a CompTIA-sponsored testing program that
certifies the competency of entry-level (6 months experience)
computer service technicians. The A+® exams contain situational,
and identification types of questions. All of the questions
are multiple choice. There is either one answer for each question
or the question identifies how many answers you should select.
The test covers a broad range of hardware and software technologies,
but is not bound to any vendor-specific products.
Q.
What is CompTIA?
A. The
growth in the computing and communications industries is accompanied
by new rewards and challenges.
Representing more than 8,000 computing and
communications companies, CompTIA helps its members stay competitive
and profitable by providing vendor-neutral standards in certification,
e-commerce, customer service, and workforce development to
meet these industry-wide challenges. A global association,
CompTIA continues to improve by offering a new menu of services
to its members.
CompTIA helps shape the technology community
with programs that set standards and guidelines today and
into the future. As a participant in these activities your
company will work with partners, potential partners, and competitors
to influence and advance every facet of the technology community.
CompTIA gives you a voice and provides a vital link to major
segments of the technology markets.
Q.
What is the minimum passing score needed for the A+ exams?
A. The
A+ exams use a scaled score format.
The A+ upgraded exams covering the 2003
objectives are graded on a scale of 100 - 900. The minimum
score for the A+ Core Hardware exam is 515 and the minimum
score for the A+ OS exam is 505.
Q.
How do I register for the revised A+ Exams?
A. You
may register by selecting one of the following test vendors:
Q.
What is the maximum time allowed for the A+ exams covering
the 2003 Objectives?
A. You
are given a maximum of 90 minutes each to complete both the
A+ Core Hardware exam and the A+ OS Technologies exam.
Q.
How many questions are on the A+ Core Hardware and A+ OS Technologies
exams?
A. There
are approximately 80 questions on each of the A+ exams.
Q.
Can I take the Core Hardware and OS Technologies exams at
separate times?
A. Candidates
have until the test content and objectives change to pass
both portions of the exam.
Q.
Once I have passed the test, how long
will it be before I receive my certificate and ID card?
A. It
will take approximately 4 - 6 weeks. If you do not receive
your certificate and ID card after 6 weeks please contact
CompTIA. All requests must be submitted in writing to prevent
clerical errors. CompTIA will need your name as you want it
to appear on your certificate, address, phone and your candidate
ID number. Orders will be processed in the order they were
received. Please allow 48 hours for a response. You may e-mail
CompTIA at fulfillment@comptia.org
or fax CompTIA at (630) 268-9071.
The CompTIA mailing address is:
CompTIA, Attention Fulfillment
450 E. 22nd St.
Suite 230.
Lombard, IL 60148.
QUESTIONS SPECIFIC TO THE MICRO
2000 CERTIFICATION COURSE
Q.
How many hours does it take to complete the course?
A. The
average student could complete this course in approximately
80 hours.
Q.
What is the A+ Career Pack?
A.
The A+ Career Pack is a package the includes a copy of our
award winnning diagnostic software, Microscope with the A+
Course.
Q.
Does the copy of Micro-Scope that is included with the A+
Career Course Pack have any limitations compared to the retail
version?
A. There
are no limitations with the copy of Micro-Scope included with
the course because it is the full retail version.
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