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A+ Certification
The '''A+ certification''' demonstrates competency as a computer technician. CompTIA A+ certification is a vendor neutral certification.
It requires two tests to be passed: the [[wikipedia:A+ Essentials|A+ Essentials]] exam and a choice of one of three elective exams. CompTIA is vendor neutral but leans towards Microsoft operating systems, although some Apple questions do appear on newer exams. 

== Knowledge and supplies needed to prepare for the A+ Certification test ==
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* [[/Random access memory/|RAM]]
* [[/Display devices/]]
* [[/Adapter card/]]
* [[/Ports/]]
* [[/Cables/]]
These are not devices:

* [[/BIOS/]]⏎
* [[/IRQ/]]
* [[/DMA/]]

== Identifying operating systems ==
Although the examination focuses almost exclusively on Microsoft's Windows operating system (OS), one should also know about differences among other operating systems.

Microsoft operating systems:
* Legacy Windows OS's (need only to know upgrade paths):
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* [[Linux+ Certification]]
* [[LPI Linux Certification]]
* [[CIW Certification|CIW Home]]

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