A+ CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW

A+ Certification is a CompTIA-sponsored testing program that certifies the competency of entry-level computer service technicians. The certification signifies that the individual possesses the knowledge and skills essential for a successful entry-level computer service technician, as defined by experts from companies across the industry. The program is backed by major computer hardware and software vendors, distributors, resellers and publications.

The A+ test contains situational, traditional, and identification types of questions. All the questions are multiple choice with only one correct answer for each question. The test covers a broad range of hardware and software technologies, but is not bound to any vendor-specific products.

The training program is divided into 3 distinct levels. To be certified, 2 exams must be done and passed successfully: the hardware exam and the software exam. The 3 levels of training are:

1. PC Fundamentals.
2. PC Hardware Support skills.
3. PC Operating System Support skills.