A+ Certification FAQs
What are number of questions in CompTIA A+ exams?
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Around 80 questions on each of the CompTIA A+ exams.
What is time to complete the CompTIA A+ exams?
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You are allowed 90 minutes to complete each CompTIA A+ 2003 exam.
What is the minimum passing score required for CompTIA A+ exams?
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A+ Certification upgraded exams covering the 2003 objectives are graded on a scale of 100 – 900. The minimum passing score for the CompTIA A+
Core Hardware exam is 515 and the minimum score for the CompTIA A+ OS exam is 505.
Do I need to pass both of the CompTIA A+ exams within 90 calendar days?
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No, the 90 days rule no longer applies.
What is the prrice to take the CompTIA A+ exam?
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The CompTIA A+ exam is a two-part exam and each part of the exam is available to CompTIA corporate members for $120 USD and non-
members for $153 USD.
Should I appear in both exams at once or at separate times?
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Both are ok. The exams are updated periodically and you have until the next update to take the second exam.
When will I get my certification and ID card?
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You will get your certificate and ID card within 4 - 6 weeks of passing your test.
Will I ever need to updgrade my certifications?
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No, CompTIA certifications are lifetime certifications.
Can I use CompTIA A+ certification for Microsoft certification programs?
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Microsoft accepts CompTIA A+ as an elective for both the MCSA and MCSE.
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