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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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