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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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# After the operating system is selected, '''bootmgr''' makes the hardware list.  
# '''bootmgr''' loads Ntoskrnl.exe, which is the kernel of the operating system.
# The operating system starts the graphical user interface.
# Ntoskrnl.exe loads Smss.exe, which is the Session Manager.
# The user logs on.

== See also ==

* [http://certification.comptia.org/Libraries/Exam_Objectives/CompTIA_A_220-801_Objectives.sflb.ashx 220-801 Objectives]
* [http://certification.comptia.org/Libraries/Exam_Objectives/CompTIA_A_220-802_Objectives.sflb.ashx 220-802 Objectives]⏎
* [[Network Plus Certification]]
* [[Security+ Certification]]
* [[Server+ Certification]]
* [[Linux+ Certification]]
* [[LPI Linux Certification]]
* [[CIW Certification|CIW Home]]

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