A+ Essentials 2006 Study Guide

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This study guide is a work in progress, and is far from complete. Eventually it will cover the CompTIA 2006 A+ essentails objectives.

About The Exam:

In order to receive CompTIA A+ certification a candidate must pass two exams. The first exam is CompTIA A+ Essentials. The CompTIA A+ Essentials Examination measures necessary competencies for an entry-level IT professional with the equivalent knowledge of at least 500 hours of hands-on experience in the lab or field. Hands-on experience or equivalent knowledge includes installing, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing, and performing preventive maintenance of basic personal computer hardware and operating systems.

 


CompTIA A+ Certification Requires Two Exams.

 

A+ Essentials

 

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220-604 Depot Technician

CompTIA A+ 220-604 tests the candidate’s ability in work-related senarios such as repair bench that emphasize computer repair and troubleshooting. Candidates who pass this exam plus CompTIA A+ Essentials will be CompTIA A+ certified with the Depot Technician designation.

Example Job Roles:

  • Depot Repair Technician
  • Bench Technician, etc.

 

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A+ Cetified

   

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A+ Essentials +

220-603 Remote Support Technician

The CompTIA A+ 220-603 examination is targeted for individuals who work or intend to work in a remote-based work environment where client interaction, client training, operating system and connectivity issues are emphasized.

Example Job Roles:

  • Remote Support Technician
  • Help desk technician
  • Call Center Technician, etc.
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A+ Cetified
   

or
   
A+ Essentials +

220-602 IT Technician

The CompTIA A+ 220-602 exam is targeted for individuals who work or intend to work in a mobile or corporate technical environment with a high level of face-to-face client interaction.

Example Job Roles:

  • Enterprise Technician
  • IT Administrator
  • Field Service Technician
  • PC Technician, etc.
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A+ Cetified

Number of questions:

  • 220-601 - CompTIA A+ Essentials (100 questions)
  • 220-602 IT Technician (90 questions)
  • 220-603 Remote Support Technician (90 questions)
  • 220-604 Depot Technician (90 questions)

You are allowed 90 minutes to complete each exam.

Minimum passing score (scale of 100-900):

  • 220-601 CompTIA A+ Essentials 675
  • 220-602 IT Technician 700
  • 220-603 Remote Support Technician 700
  • 220-604 Depot Technician 700

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