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How to take the A+ exam

How to take the A+ exam

From the course: CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Cert Prep

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How to take the A+ exam

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- Although this video is titled "How to Take the CompTIA A+ Exam," it really should be called something like "How to Sign Up and Pay to Take the Test." So how do you do those things? The CompTIA A+ certification requires you to pass two exams. The Core 1 or the 220-1201 exam deals with hardware and devices, networking, virtualization, cloud computing, and troubleshooting hardware-related issues. The Core 2 or the 220-1202 exam covers software, including operating systems, security, troubleshooting software issues, and the operational procedures associated with IT operations. And you take the exam separately, which means you sign up and pay for the exam separately as well. Or to use the correct terminology, you register for the exams and you purchase a separate voucher for each exam. After you register, you can then schedule the how, when, and where you'll actually take the exam. The how and where refer to the choices you have of taking the exams online at home, or another quiet place,…

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