Computer certification

jpolacko

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Hey everyone. Well I think it's time to redo my computer certification's been 2005 since the last time I took my cert test's. I just bought the CompTIA A+ Book to study and when I'm ready to take the test I'll buy a test ticket and retake the test to refresh my knowledge on computer repair. Has anyone taken the A+ test recently and how hard is it? Been forever since I've taken a exam. :geek:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion DV6
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 460 @ 2.53GHz
    Motherboard
    Hewlett-Packard 144C
    Memory
    6 GB soon to be 8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) HD Graphics (Core i5)
    Sound Card
    IDT High Definition Audio CODEC
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Samsung HDD and Samsung 600 GB SSD
    Case
    HP metal case.
    Cooling
    Standard fan ( Does a good enough job)
    Keyboard
    HP backlit keyboard.
    Mouse
    Standard USB Mouse
    Internet Speed
    60 Mbps Download and 10 Mbps Upload thru Charter High Speed Internet
    Browser
    Firefox and Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    Norton Internet Security
    Other Info
    Custom Built Windows Server 2008 R2 used for storage server, DHCP server, Primary DNS server. Novell Suse Server running 2 custom built desktop that have Novell Netware installed. Samsung Note 3 (Primary Phone) and Samsung S4 (Back up phone).
I took them a couple years back & looking at my paperwork, A+ IT Tech Designation, the passing score was 700, A+ Essentials the passing score was 675. Others I took, Security + passing score was 764, Network + passing score was 554.

One thing you should be aware of, starting at the end of 2012 I believe, the certification is now only valid for 3 years, after that you have to take the test again. You may want to just hold on to your certification since it's designated as a lifetime cert & just reacquaint yourself with the materials in the newer books. I can see their point, to make sure their cert holders are up to date, however paying for a test every 3 years is kind of expensive for most folks. I just choose to stay updated on my own accord with the latest changes in tech.

The tests can be expensive (mine were listed at $250), however here is a good tip. If you are enrolled in a college that is a testing site, you should get it for 1/2 price. If you are not enrolled in a college, find one in the area & take an online course (such as A+ training). Since you are now technically a student at that college, you should be able to score the 1/2 price on the test.

BTW, being that I live out in the boonies, I had to take an online course at a college 1 1/2 hours away, then drive there to take the test. Yeppers, that was the closest testing area for me. :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 7 32, Win 7 64 Pro, Win 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    It's a Dell, Dude.
    CPU
    Intel Caffinated Core Duo
    Motherboard
    Father is bored too.
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia something-or-another
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" HD TV/Monitor/Alternative Dimensional Viewing Portal
    Screen Resolution
    Fuzzy after a couple drinks
    Hard Drives
    2 or 3, depending on if it's a night they're arguing about having a "split personality crisis" because I partitioned the drive.
    Case
    Don't get on my case....man
    Cooling
    Scotch on the rocks on the weekends..
    Keyboard
    Mad Catz Cyborg V7. Or maybe Cyborg Catz Are Mad At V7's??? I know it lights up...far out.
    Mouse
    currently being stalked by the cat...
    Internet Speed
    Never fast enough...
    Browser
    Defeated by Mario...wait...OH...BRowser...
    Antivirus
    Various
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