Prepare for a successful IT career with our comprehensive CompTIA A+ Certification Practice Exams. This course covers Core 1 and Core 2 and equips you with the IT skills needed for roles like Computer Technician, IT Support Specialist, Help Desk Technician, IT Support Manager and more.
Practice Exams for CompTIA A+ Certification: Core 1 & Core 2
Practice Exams for CompTIA A+ Certification: Core 1 & Core 2
This course is part of Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification Specialization
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What you'll learn
Prepare for the CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 and Core 2 exams, and understand their importance, structure, and winning strategies.
Gain hands-on proficiency in diagnosing and resolving hardware/software issues, mastering network fundamentals, and tackling mobile devices.
Apply operating systems, security protocols, cloud computing, and virtualization principles to ensure Core 2 CompTIA exam preparation.
Master IT hardware, software, networking, security, and troubleshooting for CompTIA A+ success.
Skills you'll gain
- General Networking
- Hardware Troubleshooting
- Technical Services
- Mobile Security
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Networking
- System Support
- Infrastructure Security
- Information Technology
- Network Security
- Microsoft Windows
- Network Troubleshooting
- Technical Support
- Desktop Support
- Operating Systems
- Network Administration
- Unix
- Virtualization
- Simulations
- Mac OS
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This course is part of the Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, you will learn about the eligibility requirements for the CompTIA A+ Certification exams, the domains and testing methods, exam-taking strategies, and additional study resources and tips. You can also assess your readiness for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 mock exams through two practice quizzes.
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3 videos3 readings2 assignments2 plugins
In this module, you will complete a CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam simulation with the same number and type of questions.
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1 reading1 assignment
In this module, you will complete a CompTIA A+ Core 2 exam simulation with the same number and type of questions.
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4 readings1 assignment
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great and you get a discount for the comptia A+ Certfication Exam.
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Some of the questions seemed poorly worded. I found one that I believe is missing "NOT" in the core 1 final test.
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Frequently asked questions
The CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 exams assess one’s proficiency and comprehension of fundamental IT concepts. This includes a comprehensive understanding of hardware, software, networking, security, and troubleshooting.
IT professionals looking to validate their knowledge and skills in IT fundamentals and who want to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Certification exam will benefit from this course. Success in the CompTIA A+ exam certifies candidates’ readiness to embark on a career as an IT practitioner, for example, an IT Support Specialist.
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