Passed A+ OS test today

[hellokeith]

I will say that there were a lot more hardware-related and customer-service-related questions than most of the practice tests have. After about 10 hardware questions, I went back to the coordinator to make sure I was taking the right test.

717 points, passing is ~550 points.

Taking the hardware test on Monday.

 

[Platypus]

so that's like what, turning on a computer?

 

[hellokeith]

More like answering a bunch of unimportant, arcane computer trivia questions.

 

[SoulAssassin]

congrats you are now certified in windows95! A degree in sanskrit is only worth slightly less.

 

[wheresmybacon]

when i took the A+ the dinosaurs ruled the earth and all you had to do up and show up and have a pulse. is it still like that?

 

[mzkhadir]

Originally posted by: hellokeith
More like answering a bunch of unimportant, arcane computer trivia questions.

 

[hellokeith]

There were a number of difficult questions where all of the answers are correct, but you need to choose the best or most appropriate for the situation. And there were some Win2k/XP pro questions, so it's not totally outdated.

 

[Staples]

Is the test graded as you leave the room?

 

[notfred]

Awesome, you're now qualified to apply for jobs at $1/hr higher than minimum wage.

 

[jlbenedict]

People have to start somewhere.
After you finish the A+, get your Network+

 

[cessna152]

The test isn't "that" outdated anymore. They are also revamping it again. It will be a 3 part exam soon.

http://certification.comptia.org/a/New_A.aspx

Its not an amazing certificate. But it doesn't hurt to have it. Pay a few dollars, study a few hours, take the exam, pass it, and be forever A+ Certified.

 

[hellokeith]

Originally posted by: Staples
Is the test graded as you leave the room?

It's taken on a computer, so it is immediately graded. Though, there was a survey to fill out before it graded it, was kinda anxious having to take a survey not knowing what was my grade.

Originally posted by: jlbenedict
People have to start somewhere.
After you finish the A+, get your Network+

Oh I have 10 years experience, but employers in this area are requiring A+ because of the enormous competition for the few IT jobs in this market. And you're right, Network+ is the next cert I'm getting, hopefully within a few weeks.