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CompTIA Aplus (A+) Certification (2009 Edition)!
CompTIA Aplus (A+) certification (2009 Edition) validates the latest skills needed by today’s computer support professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers. The CompTIA Aplus (A+) Certification confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking. The CompTIA Aplus (A+) exams also cover domains such as security, safety and environmental issues and communication and professionalism.
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Two exams are required for the CompTIA A+ 2009 Edition certification.
CompTIA Aplus (A+) Certification (2009 Edition) Exam
CompTIA Aplus (A+) Certification: Essentials Exam 220-701:
CompTIA Aplus (A+) Essentials Exam 220-701 validates knowledge of basic computer hardware and operating systems, covering skills such as
installation, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing and preventive
maintenance, with additional elements of security and soft skills. The CompTIA Aplus (A+) Certification Essentials Exam validates the basic skills
needed by any entry-level service technician regardless of job environment.
CompTIA Aplus (A+) Practical Application Exam 220-702:
The CompTIA Aplus (A+) 220-702 exam measures key abilities for an entry-level IT professional with hands-on
lab or field experience. This exam validates skills such as installing, configuring, upgrading, maintaining,
troubleshooting PC workstations and SOHO networks. Examples of job roles include: Enterprise Technician,
IT Administrator, Field Service Technician and PC Technician.
The CompTIA Aplus (A+) Certification exams are given at your local Pearson Vue and Prometric testing centers.
CompTIA Aplus (A+) ensures the right people have the right skills. While many of the essential skills are universal, there are additional skills required to support the needs of businesses. By offering certification options for specific job scenarios, CompTIA Aplus (A+) gives individuals the ability to grow their careers in a certain area, and employers the flexibility to choose the exam combination that best fits their needs.
