Varsity Tutors offers CompTIA A+ prep to professionals looking to get credentials in technical support and IT operational roles through the CompTIA A+ exam. If you are someone who is looking to get extra help studying, CompTIA A+ courses could help you. CompTIA A+ prep offers one-on-one guidance from CompTIA A+ tutor and study materials to optimize studying. Read on to learn more about CompTIA A+ prep.
With a CompTIA A+ course, you gain the skills you need to do your best on exam day. Your instructor will know the ins and outs of the test so that you can be well prepared for the exam. They can also hone in on the skills you think are most challenging to grasp. Your instructor can also meet with you whenever works best with your schedule. With the personalized and flexible aspects of CompTIA A+ tutoring, you will be able to optimize your skills for exam day.
There are many more benefits of CompTIA A+ test prep. One is that you can customize your CompTIA A+ test prep to cater to your specific needs. There is no CompTIA A+ test prep schedule or deadlines you need to live up to. You can go at your pace with CompTIA A+ prep. If you get nervous before an exam or struggle with Software Troubleshooting skills, your CompTIA A+ prep tutor can help you address these issues and come up with strategies to help you feel confident on exam day.
CompTIA A+ test prep tutors can also see where you are at with understanding content that will be on the exam. Your tutor can track your progress and adjust your CompTIA A+ test prep time and effort on some of the skills needed for specific sections. Flexibility is one of the greatest benefits CompTIA A+ classes have to offer.
Candidates who take the CompTIA A+ are more prepared to troubleshoot and problem solve. Technicians can understand a variety of issues, from security to networking. A+ supports the ability to connect users, no matter what device or platform is being used. With CompTIA A+ preparation, you can practice skills to help you be prepared for these concepts.
The CompTIA A+ exam is ninety minutes long. Both sections are scored from one hundred to nine hundred. There are two exam codes (220-1001 and 220-1002). Topics covered in the first code are Mobile Devices, Networking Technology, Hardware, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing. The topics covered in the second code are Installing and Configuring Operating Systems, Expanded Security, Software Troubleshooting, and Operational Procedures. The skills and knowledge needed to execute these sections are shown below:
Required Skills and Knowledge
- Configure, install and upgrade operating systems, including Windows, Apple OS X, Linux, iOS, Android and Windows Mobile
- Install and image virtual machines
- Set up and troubleshoot peripheral devices
- Assemble and disassemble computing hardware
- Set up and support basic home and small office networks
- Implement cybersecurity controls appropriate to help desk and technical support roles
- Troubleshoot and support end-user access to applications and data
With a CompTIA A+ class, you can go over practice questions such as these:
Practice Questions
- The main functionality of the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is to perform the initial hardware checks after the computer is powered on and start up the operating system.True or False?
- In modern PCs, the procedure of replacing BIOS contents is sometimes referred to as:
- Hard boot
- Overclocking
- Flashing the BIOS
- Direct memory access
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I have been teaching for Computer Networking for 20 years. I have a great passion for the Information Technology field, I want to make learning fun and easy. My book "The Only IP Book You Will Ever Need" has helped student across the world to understand IPv4 and IPv6 using my proven method. My goal...
Education & Certification
- Florida Career College-Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Network and System Administration
- University of Miami - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- CompTIA A+
- CCNA Routing and Switching - Cisco Certified Network Associate-Routing and Switching
- CCNA
- CompTIA
- +23 subjects
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Hi! I'm Carolyn and I am most passionate about helping individuals grow in the ever evolving field of technology. Are you interested in Cybersecurity concepts? Do you need help prepping for a new certification or exam? I would love to help! My experience includes a Master's degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, a variety of...
Education & Certification
- Del Mar College - Associate, Computer Networking Support and Administration with Security Emphasis
- Western Governors University - Bachelor, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
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Subject Expertise
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Security+
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- CompTIA
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Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- CompTIA A+
- MCSE - Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
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Subject Expertise
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Security+
- MCSE - Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
- CompTIA
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Education & Certification
- Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
Subject Expertise
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA
- CompTIA Security+
- +21 subjects
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Education & Certification
- Colorado Technical University-Online - Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Subject Expertise
- CompTIA A+
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- CCNA Routing and Switching - Cisco Certified Network Associate-Routing and Switching
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- CCNA Security - Cisco Certified Network Associate-Security
- CompTIA Network+
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Subject Expertise
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA
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Education & Certification
- Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Systems Security
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Subject Expertise
- CompTIA A+
- CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- CompTIA
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Michael: CompTIA A+ test prep instructor
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- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Security+
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- CompTIA
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- CompTIA A+
- AWS Certification - Amazon Web Services Certification
- Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP)
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Subject Expertise
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- MOS - Microsoft Office Specialist
- CCNA Routing and Switching - Cisco Certified Network Associate-Routing and Switching
- +9 subjects
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Subject Expertise
- CompTIA A+
- CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- CCNA Wireless - Cisco Certified Network Associate-Wireless
- AWS Certification - Amazon Web Services Certification
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- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Security+
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I am a US Army Soldier who's leveraged experience and study habits to earn industry certifications within a very short time and can teach my methods for learning with those desiring to learn and earn their certifications.
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- Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
Subject Expertise
- CompTIA A+
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- Palm Beach Atlantic College - Bachelor of Science, Human Resources Management
- Florida Atlantic University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
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- CompTIA A+
- CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- CompTIA
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- CompTIA A+
- MCSE - Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
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Subject Expertise
- CompTIA A+
- Computer Networks
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Daniel: CompTIA A+ test prep instructor
I am an experienced IT professional with a broad knowledge of hardware, software, and networking technologies. I have a Masters degree in Management of Information Systems along with a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Data Science from the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University. I currently focus on programming in my current job but...
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Subject Expertise
- CompTIA A+
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