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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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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, many degree granting schools are CompTIA Academy partners. If your school is an Academy partner, you can get the A+ voucher for a 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+ 
Essentials801 exam consists of 1090 questions, and the electiveCompTIA A+ 802 exam consists of 90 questions. A passing score on the CompTIA A+ Essentials801 exam is 675; on any of the electivespassing score on the CompTIA 802 exam 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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