The Complete Guide To CompTia Certification

If you are an aspiring computer repair technician, you need to get CompTia Certification in order to prove your worth to firms that seek your services. The certificate can only be issued after you pass a pretty rigorous exam. To study and prepare adequately for the examination, you need a good guide that will give you tips and drills on all major areas of concern.

Computers and electronics are constantly making technological advancements. With new hardware, software, operating systems, and language coding to name a few, it is important for anyone working in the computer technology industry to keep their skill set current. CompTia structures their certification tests to correspond with the most recent advances in technology. As such, a dependable guide must take into consideration all these changes and advancements and must be updated and re-published regularly.

It is well documented that new developments in computer hardware often come a couple of years ahead of corresponding software developments. As a computer technician it is important to keep in touch with major advances in hardware in order to anticipate new software. Staying on top of changes and constantly re-educating yourself will allow you to effectively handle repair and maintenance of the newest computer systems. While major areas of PC architecture are pretty universal, each manufacturer does have their own special features so learning the differences and similarities is an important part of being a successful technician.

In terms of software training, a good A+ certified technician needs a good understanding of the Windows operating system. Knowledge must go beyond just the basics of the shell operation and delve into device handling applications. Clients will often call you with complex software problems and only an adept technician will be able to fix the issues. Finding a guide with a well rounded set of problems and solutions will help prepare you for these types of IT support calls.

As a practical skill though, passing the CompTia A+ certification test requires hands on experience, or at least the equivalent knowledge base. These are more than you can get from a guide, no matter how detailed it is. It is therefore imperative that you have hands-on training in computer maintenance to supplement what you may learn from an online based electronic guide. CompTia A+ certification tells employers and clients that you have the real-world experience to effectively handle an IT support position, no matter what task you are facing.

While most of the material in these tech training guides is presented in text formats with illustrations and pictures where necessary, this is not adequate. Plenty of multimedia aids are necessary to grasp all the skills necessary to pass the certification exam. If there is a choice, go only for guides that come with a series of DVDs and other video support.

Passing the A+ test is considered to be equivalent of having about 500 hours of hands on experience working with computer repair and maintenance. However, you do not need to have accumulated all this experience in actual work to pass. Studying with an effective guide or taking CompTia courses will ensure that you have more than enough to pass the test and get your certificate.

In compliance with the actual exam, a good CompTia Certification guide is broken down in two detailed sections. The first of these deals with hardware issues such as installation, upgrading a PC and diagnosing hardware problems. The second section will be devoted exclusively to software issues affecting PCs. This will mean a complete guide to the Windows operating System from a technical point of view, error codes, diagnostic utilities as well as network setup.