CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - What Is the CompTIA A+?

The video introduces CompTIA, a vendor-neutral, non-profit trade association that advocates for IT industry standards and offers various certifications, including the A+ certification. The A+ exam is designed for techs with 12 months of hands-on experience and requires passing two exams: core one (220-1101) and core two (220-1102). CompTIA provides extensive resources and information on their website, comptia.org, where users can explore certifications like Network Plus and Security Plus, and learn about online testing options.

What type of organization is CompTIA?

• A university

• A for-profit company

• A government agency

• A vendor-neutral, non-profit trade association

What is the primary focus of the A+ exam?

• Marketing skills

• Tech skills with 12 months of hands-on experience

• Programming skills

• Project management skills

How many exams must be passed to achieve the A+ certification?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

Where can you find more information about CompTIA certifications?

• At a trade show

• In a local newspaper

• On their website, comptia.org

• In a library

Which of the following is NOT a certification offered by CompTIA?

• Network Plus

• Security Plus

• Project Management Plus

• Linux Plus