VENDOR: |
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Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
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CERTIFICATION TYPE
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Entry-Level, Hardware, Technician, Vendor-Neutral
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DESCRIPTION: |
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Certifies compentency of entry-level computer service technicians in hardware and software.
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YEAR ESTABLISHED: |
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1993
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LAST UPGRADE: |
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Nov. 2003: New exams released.
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# CERTIFIED: |
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500,000+ (mid-2004)
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REQUIRED
PREREQUISITES: |
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None
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REC. LEVEL OF
EXPERIENCE: |
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6 months or less
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# OF EXAMS: |
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Two tests: A+ Core hardware and A+ OS technological
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NOTES REGARDING
EXAMS: |
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Standard-format exams. For more info, click here. Available at Prometric and Vue testing centers worldwide.
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AVERAGE
EXAM PRICE: |
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$ 153
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FAIL/RETAKE
INFORMATION: |
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Click here for CompTIA's retake policy.
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TRAINING/
CLASSES REQUIRED? |
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No
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MUST RENEW? |
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No
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LANGUAGES: |
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English, Spanish, Japanese, German, Korean, French, Arabic, Other
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