CompTIA A+ Testing
Information
CompTIA A+®
certification proves one has a broad base of knowledge and competency in core
hardware and operating system technologies including installation,
configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.
CompTIA A+ certification is an international industry credential that validates
the knowledge of computer service technicians with the equivalent of 500 hours
of hands-on experience. Major hardware and software vendors, distributors and
resellers accept CompTIA A+ as the standard in foundation-level, vendor-neutral
certification for service technicians. The skills and knowledge measured by the
CompTIA A+ exams were derived from an industry-wide and worldwide job task
analysis.
There are over 500,000 CompTIA A+ certified professionals worldwide who are
enjoying a successful IT career.
Testing Centers
Harbison Campus only
732-5257
Monday –Saturday 8:00-4:00 PM
A+, Network+, Security+ Certifications
Cost $163.00 per test
Test duration: 2 hours per test
Exams: Essentials/IT
Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00 PM
Microsoft Office (MOUS)
Cost: $65.00
Test duration: 45 minute per test
Master - 3 examinations required
Expert and Specialist - 1 examination required
Goto the website below to schedule test and to purchase vouchers.
http://www.register.prometric.com/Menu.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1
Test Locations
New Horizons
Phone: 803-935-0555 site code: sc14
Thomson Prometric Testing Ctr
Rm 144,
Phone: 803-354-9221 site code: SC000
Microstaff It Holdings
Microstaff It Holdings
440 Knox Abbott drive
Phone: 8037997321 site code: SC54
CompTIA
A+ - 2003 Exams Retirement Extension FAQ
What is the retirement extension?
With the launch of the updated suite of CompTIA A+ exams, CompTIA had
previously announced that the current A+ exams based on the 2003 objectives
would be available only until December 31, 2006. Exceptions were made for the
E2C market (June 30, 2007) and a number of International regions (March 31,
2007 – December 31, 2007, depending on region). CompTIA has now announced that the
retirement date of the 2003 versions of the A+ exams will be extended until
June 30, 2007. Regions and markets with previously announced retirement dates
later than June 30, 2007 will not be affected.
Why is CompTIA extending the
retirement date?
While the updated CompTIA A+ is enjoying a strong reception by the market,
CompTIA A+ 2003 needs to remain available beyond December 31, 2006 to satisfy
the ongoing high demand. CompTIA has decided to keep the current exams open
longer to accommodate the numerous organizations and schools currently in the
middle of training and testing cycles.
Will this extension affect the
availability of training and preparation materials for the updated CompTIA A+
exams?
No. Training and test preparation materials for the updated CompTIA A+ offering
continue to be developed and approved through the CompTIA Authorized Quality
Curriculum (CAQC) program.
Study Materials
A+ CoursePrep Examination 2003 Core Exam and OS Exam, 2nd ED. Thompson, Textbook.
A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC, 4th ED. Thompson, Textbook.
LabSim for A+ Core Hardware Software, CDROM.