10/17/2005 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) recently announced that a beta version of its upcoming RFID+ exam will launch Oct. 31.

Candidates interested in taking the beta (RF1-001), which will feature 115 questions and a two-hour time limit, can register through Pearson Vue and Prometric testing centers worldwide. It will cost $75 (U.S.), a 66 percent discount off the final price of $225 (U.S.).

Objectives for the beta can be found here. Those who pass the beta will earn the RFID+ credential.

CompTIA announced that it was working on a vendor-neutral, entry-level certification covering radio frequency identification technologies last year. It has yet to announce the release date for the final exam.

For more information on participating in this beta, go here. -Becky Nagel