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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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The 2009 exams were the (220-701) Essentials and (220-702) Practical Application. They replaced the older 220-601 which is no longer offered in the English versions since March 2010, and will be discontinued in 2013. 

As of 2010, the total cost is 336 USD (168 USD for each test). If you are a student check with your school's Career Tech programme, m
ost public schools are Jobs+ siteany degree granting schools are CompTIA Academy partners. If your school is a Jobs+ siten Academy partner, you can get the A+ voucher for hala substantial discount off the retail price. Many companies that offer training are CompTIA affiliates, and can also sell you the voucher at discounted prices.

The CompTIA A+ Essentials consists of 100 questions, and the elective consists of 90 questions. A passing score on the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam is 675; on any of the electives is 700.

The A+ Essentials test consists of 8 "domains":

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* [[Linux+ Certification]]
* [[LPI Linux Certification]]
* [[CIW Certification|CIW Home]]

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