Question | Answer |
What is the primary CompTIA Web site? | The primary CompTIA Web site is www.comptia.org (although the .COM and .NET addresses will redirect you to the main site) |
Which certification is considered required for entrance into the IT industry? | The CompTIA A+ certification is considered required for entrance into the PC industry. |
How many exams do you need to pass to become CompTIA A+ certified? | You need to pass two exams to become CompTIA A+ certified. |
What is the official test number for the Practical Application exam? | The correct test number for the Practical Application exam is 220-702. |
Which version of Windows is not tested on the 2009 versions of the CompTIA A+ exams? | No versions of Windows Mobile are on the CompTIA A+ exams. |
What companies administer the CompTIA A+ certification exams? | Pearson VUE and Prometric administer the CompTIA A+ certification exams. |
What pass rate should you strive for on the practice questions? | You should not take either exam until you are consistently getting at least 90% on the practice exams. |
How many study hours to pass the CompTIA A+ exams does Mike recommend to a person just starting out learning PC repair? | Mike recommends a little over 200 study hours for a person new to PC repair. |
What is the very first step you should take to pass the CompTIA A+ exams? | Schedule the exams for some point in the future. |
After becoming CompTIA A+ certified, what’s the next certification you should attain? | The typical certification path goes from CompTIA A+ to CompTIA Network+, so you have all the basics before you choose to specialize in Microsoft or Cisco products. |