CompTIA Upgrades A+ Certification; Upgraded Hardware and OS Exams Available Wednesday, November 26.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 24, 2003 The Computing Technology Industry Association See CompTIA. (CompTIA) will upgrade this week the two exams -- hardware and operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. -- of its A+(TM) computer service and support certification. A globally recognized credential credential verb To determine or verify titles, qualifications, documents, completion of required training, and continuing education, in those persons who function in a professional or official capacity–eg, ER physician, neurosurgeon, etc. Cf Credentials. for entry-level technicians, CompTIA A+ certifies knowledge mastery equivalent to 500 hours of hands-on experience installing, building, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving. It is the systematic search for the source of a problem so that it can be solved. Troubleshooting is often a process of elimination - eliminating potential causes of a problem. , and repairing personal computer hardware and operating systems. The two upgraded exams, which will be available on Wednesday, November 26, cover the latest developments in personal computer processors, memory, peripherals, wireless, networking, Internet connectivity, and the Microsoft Me and XP operating systems. The CompTIA A+ credential is required by leading employers and is integrated as a prerequisite or 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 a number of more advanced credentials. By year end more than one-half million CompTIA A+ certifications See CompTIA. will have been awarded since the credential's introduction in 1993. "We encourage those who are considering a career in computer technology to view the A+ certification process as a way of learning how to learn in technology," said Gene Salois, vice president certification CompTIA. "A+ is generally the first technology credential earned and it is a cornerstone, along with education and experience, to building a successful career in technology." Earning the A+ certification requires mastering skills and problem solving problem solving Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. strategies, as well as understanding the terminologies that are found in the workplace today. Awareness of the issues surrounding older systems is also required. On average, A+ is upgraded every two years to reflect changes in technology. Regular upgrades ensure that the A+ exam is current and relevant. The new hardware exam gives more weight to basic networking as well as to installation, configuration, and updating. Due to ongoing improvements in computer hardware, the areas of diagnosing and troubleshooting, motherboard Also called the "system board," it is the main printed circuit board in an electronic device, which contains sockets that accept additional boards. In a desktop computer, the motherboard contains the CPU, chipset, PCI bus slots, AGP slot, memory sockets and controller circuits for the , processors, and memory receive slightly less emphasis on the new exam. On the new operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. technology exam, installation, configuration, and upgrading receive more than twice the emphasis, while the focus on diagnosing and troubleshooting has been reduced. These changes reflect the growing need to upgrade software and the greater stability of today's operating systems. "The upgrades to the exams reflect changes to technology and to workplace tasks for computer service and support technicians," said Tancy Stanbery, senior certification program manager, CompTIA. "Subject matter experts from across the globe worked with CompTIA to assist in identifying what technicians need to master in order to be successful. With this upgrade, CompTIA is more specific and detailed in its descriptions of the topics covered in the exam. This will help learners and educators more easily identify what they need to know to earn the A+ credential." Each exam has 80 multiple-choice questions and a 90-minute time limit. An extensive description of covered topics, referenced courseware, and referenced training organizations can be found under CompTIA A+ certification on the CompTIA website www.comptia.org. CompTIA is allowing the mixing and matching of A+ exams covering the 2001 objectives with upgraded A+ exams covering the 2003 objectives. This means that an A+ candidate who passed one of the A+ exams covering the 2001 objectives can take the upgraded version of the remaining test and earn the certification. There is no requirement to retake re·take tr.v. re·took , re·tak·en , re·tak·ing, re·takes 1. To take back or again. 2. To recapture. 3. To photograph, film, or record again. n. 1. an already passed 2001 objectives exam. Exams are given at Prometric www.prometric.com and Pearson Vue Pearson VUE is an electronic testing company owned by British media company Pearson PLC. Founded in 1994 by E. Clarke Porter as Virtual University Enterprises, the company currently operates in over 145 countries with more than 5,100 authorized centres. www.vue.com testing centers worldwide. CompTIA CompTIA is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology industry. For more than 20 years, CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its more than 16,000 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 available at www.comptia.org. |
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