What is A+ ?

**Vanguarde** · June 17th, 2002, 05:25 PM

I keep hearing A+ certification and I would like to know is as *simple* terms as possible what that means?

**vass0922** · June 17th, 2002, 05:36 PM

primarily PC Hardware/laptops etc.
Its a hardware certification primarily.

**Vanguarde** · June 17th, 2002, 05:38 PM

So it's someone who can fix or build computers?

**vass0922** · June 17th, 2002, 05:42 PM

Essentially, to my understanding yes...
I imagine there's other details to it, but I'll let somebody else speak up about them

**ben-the-slacker** · June 17th, 2002, 05:44 PM

I thougth A+ certs were people who were officially allowed to open hardware/repair shops, through taking and passing the exam.

**EvilRick** · June 17th, 2002, 05:58 PM

Check out CompTIA A+ Info

**GroundZero3** · June 17th, 2002, 06:09 PM

A+ means to know and understand the basics of how computer hardware works and along with software.

i.e what is needed to boot up and what not.

trouble shooting and a little of networking. Also include printers

**babydingbat** · July 5th, 2002, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by GroundZero3
A+ means to know and understand the basics of how computer hardware works and along with software.

i.e what is needed to boot up and what not.

trouble shooting and a little of networking. Also include printers

GroundZero,
you hit the nail on the head! I just started taking a Basic Operating System and Hardware class at Baker College, and the book that is used for both this class and the next class (Troubleshooting) is the Comptia Certified "Enhanced A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC.