 |
| Comptia A+ Complete Review Guide |
The A+ certification program was developed by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to provide an industry-wide means of certifying the competency of computer service technicians. The A+ certification, which is granted to those who have attained the level of knowledge and troubleshooting skills that are needed to provide capable support in the field of personal computers, is similar to other certifications in the computer industry. The theory behind these certifications is that if you needed to have service performed
on any of their products, you would sooner call a technician who has been certified in one of the appropriate programs than you would just call the first so-called “expert” in the phone book. CompTIA’s A+ exam objectives are periodically updated to keep the certification applicable to the most recent hardware and software. This is necessary because a technician must be able to work on the latest equipment. The most recent revisions to the objectives and to the whole program were introduced in 2009 and are reflected in this book. This book and the Sybex CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide (both the Standard and Deluxe Editions) are tools to help you prepare for this certification—and for the new areas of focus of a modern computer technician’s job.