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Preparing For The Comptia A+ Certification Exam: Hands-on
This course prepares you for the CompTIA A+ Essentials Exam (220-701) and the A+ practical application Certification Exam (220-702), the two exams required to achieve the CompTIA A+ 2009 Certification. You gain the knowledge to install, configure and optimize personal computer hardware and operating systems, providing you with the necessary skills to take the CompTIA A+ 2009 Edition Certification Exams. This course includes coverage of Windows 7 CompTIA A+ exam topics.
The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard validating the vendor-neutral skills expected of an entry-level computer technician.
So, you want to become A+ Certified? Good decision. Having this certification will open doors not available to those who lack it.
Having an A+ certification proves that you have a broad base of knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.
A+ Certificate affirms that you are capable of assembling a computer, installing operating systems ...
... and applications, and successfully troubleshooting them when the inevitable happens (a user gets their hands on it).
The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, Serial, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.
CompTIA A+ certification is awarded by CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) and signifies the competency achieved in configuring and troubleshooting PC hardware and software (Operating Systems). The certification exams are computer based, and conducted by Sylvan Prometric and VUE testing centers. The certification is recognized by leading hardware, software, and firmware manufacturers, resellers, and support centers. The certification, being widely recognized, offers improved job prospects in the field of computer assembly, and servicing. There are no pre-requisites for taking this exam. The only requirement being payment of exam fee, which is about US$ 90 to US$ 225 (Depending on membership discounts). The A+ certification is composed of 2 individual exams. A+ Essentials exam, and A+ Practical Application exam. The exam code for the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam is 220-701. The exam code for the A+ Practical Application exam is 220-702. The tests contain identification and situational questions in an adaptive format.
The practice tests provided by SimulationExams.com covers the exam objectives thoroughly, and help in passing the 220-701 exam first time. You can down load the A+ practice test here.
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