A+ Certification
What is A+ Certification? - A+ Certification
is a CompTIA-sponsored testing program that
certifies the competency of entry-level computer
service technicians. The A+ test contains situational,
traditional, and identification types of questions.
All of the questions are multiple choice with
only one correct answer for each question. The
test covers a broad range of hardware and software
technologies, but is not bound to any vendor-specific
products.
The program is backed by major computer hardware
and software vendors, distributors, resellers
and publications. A+ certification signifies
that the certified individual possesses the
knowledge and skills essential for a successful
entry-level computer service technician, as
defined by experts from companies across the
industry.
Currently, over 260,000 people have obtained
the A+ Certification worldwide.
Who may take the tests? - A+ Certification
is open to anyone. The A+ exam is targeted for
entry-level computer service technicians with
at least 6 months on-the-job experience. No
specific requirements are necessary, except
payment of the testing fee.
The A+ test is available throughout the world
in Spanish, French, German, and Japanese.
A+ Certification shows competency in troubleshooting
hardware for IBM Compatibles and/or Macintosh
using MS-DOS, MS Windows, or Mac OS software.
The CompTIA A+ Certification used to be very
rare, but more employers are looking for people
who know hardware, as well as software, troubleshooting
techniques.
The computer CompTIA A+ certification is the
industry standard for validating vendor-neutral
skills expected of an entry-level computer technician.
Those holding the CompTIA A+ certification have
a broad base of knowledge and competency in
core hardware and operating system technologies
including installation, configuration, diagnosing,
preventive maintenance and basic networking.
CompTIA's A+ certification is one of the most
sought after credentials in the industry, and
you can accelerate your mastery with the most
current A+ certification.
The CompTIA A+ Certification is sponsored by
the Computing Technology Industry Association
(CompTIA), and certifies the competency of entry-level
service technicians in the IT industry.
Anyone who wants an internationally-recognized
credential as a competent entry-level service
professional can take the A+ certification examination.
The program is backed by major hardware and
software vendors, distributors, resellers and
publications.
Earning CompTIA A+ Certification means that
the individual possesses the knowledge, skills
and customer-relation skills essential for a
successful entry-level service technician, as
defined by experts from companies across the
industry.
PC Technicians average $40,000 per year salaries,
but you can boost that to over $60,000 per year
just by getting CompTIA A+ certified.
Adaptive Format Computerized adaptive testing
(CAT) is a test format that determines the test
taker's ability to answer an item to the best
of their knowledge. If the item is incorrect,
the next question will be less difficult. If
the item is correct, the next question will
be more difficult. The adaptive methodology
for how the selection of the items that will
be presented depend on the item response theory
(IRT) to adjust items and estimate the candidate's
ability to answer the items. The adaptive test
format may reduce the number of questions and
shorten the test without affecting the reliability
of the test.
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