SYNOPSIS A+vs
CompTIA’s A+ 220-701 Essentials Exam is one of two exams required to achieve the A+ 2009 certification as PC Support Technician. The exam is meant for entry-level computer professionals, such as desktop support specialists, remote administrators, and depot assemblers. This exam has no prerequisites and is designed for individuals with at least 500 hours in computer technology support. Users that attain the A+ 2009 Certification are usually referred to as a helpdesk technician, computer support professional, or IT technician.
The official domains of the exam are:
Hardware
Troubleshooting, Repair and Maintenance
Operating Systems and Software
Networking
Security
Operational Procedure
Successful candidates will understand computer technology fundamentals, as well as networking and security basics. 220-701 focuses more heavily on hardware support and troubleshooting than previous iterations of the A+ Essentials exam. Additionally, the previous exam’s focus on soft skills and environmental concerns have been deemphasized and rolled into the single Operational Procedure domain. However, the exam will still ask 100 questions in traditional multiple choice and multiple answer format. The passing score for this exam is a 675 or better on a scale of 900. Helpful:Compare this exam with others.
Pretty easy exam
xillusionzx on Tuesday, November 10, 2009
I passed this exam easy with 875/900 and that was only reading a study guide once through and taking the test. I do have a few years of computer knowledge but only from home use, have had no work experience. Anyone with basic computer knowledge skills and the ability to memorise a couple of procedures out of a book should breeze through this exam.
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