Security+ Certification Introduction:
The CompTIA A+ Certification is an entry level certification for hardware technicians.
A+ Certification exam was developed in 1993 to measure and validate the skills of entry level technicians. After fifteen years of its launch, there are more than 700,000 A+ Certified technicians worldwide.
CompTIA A+ certification validates knowledge in core hardware and operating system (OS) technologies. This includes but not limited to installation, configuration and basic networking.
Security+ Cert Requirements:
You need to pass two exams to earn CompTIA A+ Certification.
CompTIA A+ Certification exams are available in English and German languages.
Number of Exams Two - CompTIA A+ Essentials (220-601) and one of the following: 220-602 or 220-603 or 220-604
Exam Cost: $152 each.
Exam Location: You can register for the exam at any Pearson VUE and Thompson Prometric Testing Center.
CompTIA Security+® Certification Exams Details:
| Number of Exam Parts |
One |
| Number of Questions |
100 |
| Exam Format |
Conventional, linear format |
| Exam Duration |
90 minutes |
| Recommended
Experience |
Two years experience in networking with emphasis on security
Adequate training and self-study
CompTIA Network+ recommended, but not required |
| Minimum Passing Score (scale of 100-900) |
764 on a scale of 100 - 900 |
| Languages Available |
English, German, Japanese and Korean |
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