Difference between revisions 2522425 and 2526462 on enwikibooks

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 ==
(contracted; show full)

One of the essential requirements for A+ Certification is identifying names, purposes, and characteristics of specific hardware components, including the following:
* [[/Floppy disk drive/]]
* [[/Hard disk drive/]]

* [[/kervon ryan/]]
* [[/Optical disc drive/]]
* [[/Motherboard/]]
* [[/Northbridge/]]
* [[/Southbridge/]]
* [[/Power supply/]]
* [[/Cooling system/]]
* [[/CPU/]]
* [[/Random access memory/|RAM]]
(contracted; show full)* [[Server+ Certification]]
* [[Linux+ Certification]]
* [[LPI Linux Certification]]
* [[CIW Certification|CIW Home]]

{{alphabetical|A}}
{{subjects|IT certifications}}
{{status|25%}}