CompTIA Network+ Certification to Be Upgraded Next Year.OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- The Computing Technology Industry Association See CompTIA. (CompTIA) announced today that its popular Network+(TM) certification will be upgraded in 2005 to cover advances in technology and reflect changes in job tasks. The objectives of the 2005 certification exam are now posted online for review by courseware Educational software. See CBT and OpenCourseWare. (application) courseware - Programs and data used in Computer-Based Training. developers, curriculum planners, and instructors. Candidates who have studied or are currently studying the current exam objectives should register to take the exam as soon as possible. "We plan to introduce the upgraded certification exam (the version that tests against the 2005 objectives) to coincide with the conclusion of the 2004-2005 academic year," said Kris Madura Madura or Madoera (both: mäd  `rä), island (1990 pop. 3,015,124), c. ,
certification program manager, CompTIA. "This will give authors and
publishers the length of time needed to adequately revise text and test
prep materials, as well as allow instructors to effectively transition
classes toward coverage of topics and scenarios found on the 2005 exam.
The introduction of the 2005 exam should be seamless from the
learner's point of view, which is what CompTIA is striving
for."CompTIA Network+, along with CompTIA A+(R), has become a world-wide standard of education for men and women entering the field of information technology. The certification validates skills equivalent to nine months practical networking experience. CompTIA Network+ not only validates foundational knowledge and enhances productivity and quality while on the job, the certification also prepares the technician See PC technician and software technician. for career advancement. Microsoft (Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA, www.microsoft.com) The most successful and influential software company. Microsoft's software and Intel's hardware pioneered the PC and revolutionized the computer industry. , for example, designates CompTIA Network+ as an elective elective non-urgent; at an elected time, e.g. of surgery. elective adjective Referring to that which is planned or undertaken by choice and without urgency, as in elective surgery, see there noun Graduate education noun in its MCSA MCSA Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator MCSA Mountain Club of South Africa MCSA Motor Current Signature Analysis MCSA Methodist Church of Southern Africa MCSA Missouri Council of School Administrators MCSA Major County Sheriff's Association certification track. Those earning the Network+ certificate have the skills needed to install, configure See configuration. (software) configure - A program by Richard Stallman to discover properties of the current platform and to set up make to compile and install gcc. Cygnus configure was a similar system developed by K. , and troubleshoot To find out why something does not work and to fix the problem. Troubleshooting a computer often requires determining whether the problem is due to malfunctioning hardware or buggy or out-of-date software. See debug. today's basic networking hardware Networking hardware typically refers to equipment facilitating the use of a computer network. Typically, this includes routers, switches, access points, network interface cards and other related hardware. peripherals and protocols. Exam questions are posed not only as expressions of fact, but also as problem/solution scenarios technicians experience while on the job. The exam was last updated late in 2001. The four CompTIA Network+ domains have been modified in the 2005 exam to reflect changes in job roles. The table below contrasts objectives in the current and 2005 exams. 2001 Exam Objectives (Current Objectives) 2005 Exam Objectives --------------------------------------------------------------------- Media and Topologies 20% Media and Topologies 20% --------------------------------------------------------------------- Protocols and Standards 25% Protocols and Standards 20% --------------------------------------------------------------------- Network Implementation 23% Network Implementation 25% --------------------------------------------------------------------- Network Support 32% Network Support 35% --------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: All percentages are approximate and are subject to change. "CompTIA A+, Network+, and now Security+(TM) are recognized respectively as the foundational certificate for PC technicians A person responsible for the maintenance of desktop computers within an organization. Such individuals troubleshoot problems and may be responsible for some level of software distribution. If required, preventive maintenance may fall under their jurisdiction. , network administrators, and security professionals," said Gene Salois, vice-president, Certification, CompTIA. "The major investment CompTIA is making in the Network+ upgrade ensures that this important certification remains current and relevant to the needs of individuals, employers, and the IT industry at large." For more information on CompTIA Network+ visit www.comptia.org. About CompTIA CompTIA is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology industry. For more than 22 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000 members in 89 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide. More information is at www.comptia.org. |
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