The A+ exams measure essential competencies for a desktop computer hardware service technician and require demonstration of basic knowledge of installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting, and repairing desktop computer systems. The A+ exams deal with the basics of desktop computer hardware and software operation. The A+ provides a strong foundation in a wide range of nitty-gritty elements like IRQ settings, hardware setup, and BIOS configuration. The A+ exams cover DOS and Windows 95/98/ME/2000.
The six categories of the Core Hardware exam tests on include:
- Installation, Configuration and Upgrading
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Motherboard/Processors/Memory
- Printers
- Basic Networking
The four categories that the Operating Systems exam tests on include:
- OS Fundamentals
- Installation, Configuration and Upgrading
- Diagnosing and Troubleshooting
- Networks
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220-221
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A+ Core Hardware |
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Passed
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220-222
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A+ OS Technologies |
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Passed
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