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1335 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 424-0044
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CompTIA A+ Certification, IT Technician
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purpose of this certification is to set a standard for those working in
the personal computer industry as technicians, help desk, and support staff.
The applicants need to have the knowledge of personal computers, and
the Windows environment. Many computer resellers and service companies today
are required by hardware vendors to have A+ Certified personnel on staff.
This ensures that these businesses are capable of providing high top
quality, authorized service for their clients. Because of this requirement
and because of the high standard set for attaining A+ Certification,
employers often require that their personnel become A+ Certified. A+
Certification has become one of the most sought-to-after certifications in
the computer industry. Computer Institute is an Authorized Training Alliance
for CompTIA. |
Why
should you become a Certified Computer Technician?
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There
are many benefits, including:
- Recognized proof of professional
achievement -A level of competence commonly accepted and valued by
the industry.
- Enhanced job opportunities
-Many employers give preference in hiring applicants with certification.
They view this as proof that a new hire knows the procedures and technologies
required.
- Opportunity for advancement
-The certification can be a plus when an employer awards job advancements
and promotions.
- Training requirement -Certification
may be required as a prerequisite to attending a vendor's training
course, so employers will offer advanced training to those employees
who are already certified.
- Customer confidence -As
the general public learns about certification, customers will require
that The industry also gains benefits from the wide-spread acceptance
of certification credentials.
- Lower training costs -Employers
can save money and increase productive work-time when vendors eliminate
redundant, time-consuming training, and instead require certification
as a prerequisite.
- Customer satisfaction
-When employers have a credential that proves their competency, customer
exceptions are more likely met.
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What
are the Prerequisites for A+ Certification?
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The applicants
need to have the knowledge of personal computers, DOS and Windows as a
user. We
offer free assessment to prepare you for
this program.
A+ Exam Requirements:
A candidate must pass 2 tests. The first test
is (220-701, A+ Essentials).
Successful candidates will have the knowledge
required to understand the fundamentals of computer technology,
networking, and security, and will have the skills required to identify
hardware, peripheral, networking, and security components. Successful
candidates will understand the basic functionality of the operating system
and basic troubleshooting methodology, practice proper safety procedures,
and will effectively interact with customers and peers.There are 100 questions
for test 220-701 and the applicant
has 90 minutes for taking the exam. Exam format is
Linear format; computer-based test (CBT). Exam
passing score is 675 from scale of 100 to 900.
The following areas (as a percentage of the
total score) are covered by exam 220-701:
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Hardware
27%
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Troubleshooting, Repair & Maintenance 20%
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Operating System and Software 20%
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Networks 15%
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Security 8%
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Operational Procedure 10%
The CompTIA A+ 220-702 exam, Practical Application, is the
second exam required in order for CompTIA A+ certification candidates to
complete their certification in the 2009 Edition of CompTIA A+.
The CompTIA A+ Practical Application exam measures the
necessary competencies for an entry-level IT professional who has hands-on
experience in the lab or the field. Successful candidates will have the
skills required to install, configure, upgrade, and maintain PC
workstations, the Windows OS and SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networks.
The successful candidate will utilize troubleshooting techniques and tools
to effectively and efficiently resolve PC, OS, and network connectivity
issues and implement security practices. Job titles in some organizations
which are descriptive of the role of this individual may be: Enterprise
technician, IT administrator, field service technician, PC or Support
technician, etc. Ideally, the CompTIA A+ Practical Application candidate
has already passed the CompTIA A+ Essentials examination.
There are 90 questions for
test 220-702 and the applicant has 90 minutes for taking the exam. Exam
format is Computer-Based Test (CBT).
Exam passing score is 700 from scale of 100 to 900.
The following areas (as a percentage of the
total score) are covered by exam 220-702:
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Hardware
38%
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Operating System and Software 34%
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Networks 15%
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Security 13%
You
are able to take your tests at Computer Institute.
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