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Is my A+ certification still valid?
Your CompTIA A+ certification is good for three years from the date you pass your certification exam.
When did A+ certification start expiring?
Previously, CompTIA marketed its flagship A+, Network+ and Security+ certifications as being valid for a lifetime. In January 2011, CompTIA changed the status of these certifications so that they would expire every three years.
WHAT A+ certification means?
A+ (A Plus) is an entry-level computer certification for PC computer service technicians. The exam is designed to certify the competency of entry-level PC computer service professionals in installing, maintaining, customizing, and operating personal computers.
When was CompTIA A+ last updated?
The latest CompTIA A+ exam series, 220-1101 (Core 1) and 220-1102 (Core 2), became effective in April 2022, and the old series, 220-1001 and 220-1002, will be retired on Oct. 20, 2022.
How hard is the A+ exam?
Each exam has about 90 questions, of which there are multiple-choice questions, drag and drop questions, and performance-based questions. You will have an hour and a half to complete each exam. Passing requires that you score at least 675 for exam #220-1001 and 700 for #220-1002 on a scale of 100-900.
How long does IT take to learn a+?
You may be able to get the certification in as little as two months, but it usually takes about one year to get acquainted with all of the exam topics. If you work or go to school full time, plan to spend at least one year working toward CompTIA’s A+ certification.
What can I do with an A+ certification?
Jobs That Require or Benefit from a CompTIA A+ Certification
- Service desk analyst.
- Technical support specialist.
- Field service technician.
- Associate network engineer.
- Data support technician.
- Desktop support administrator.
- End-user computing technician.
- Help desk technician.
What is the current version of CompTIA A+?
CompTIA A+ 220-1102 covers operating systems, security, software and operational procedures.
How many people fail the CompTIA A+ exam?
Comptia’s A+ pass-rate has been unofficially declared 30 percent [11].