What happens when I get to the A+ Center?

RZetlin

I have chosen the location of the A+ Center where I want to take the exam.

I have phoned up the A+ Center and created a profile (Name, Address, Telephone Number, etc)

What is going to happen when I get to the A+ Center?

What does the Comptia rep ask you?

Can someone please tell me their experience at arriving at the A+ Center and taking the exam?

cheeblie

Well, at any testing center they will ask for 2 forms of ID (one with a picture). They will also ask you to leave any cell phones with them. Other than signing some form, there really isn't much to it.

Cheeblie

Webmaster

RZetlin wrote:

What does the Comptia rep ask you?

If you're lucky he or she will ask you if you want something to drink

lazyart

CompTIA rep? What CompTIA rep?

The guy at the reception desk took my name, asked for two pieces of ID (driver's license and Visa were good enough for him). I signed the NDA and was asked if I wanted to take the test now (i was 15 minutes early) or wait. I took it immediately and was done before my test was scheduled to start.

He walked me into the test room (tiny, had 6 or 8 terminals), punched in my id # and gave me the laminated note papers and a sharpie. The first few screens are more of the NDA and the test starts.

When the test ends (hopefully at 20 questions, wink-wink!) you get your score and a survey asking about how you studied, what certs you have and which you plan on acquiring in the next few months.

I went back to the reception desk, turned in my materials, got my printout and was out the door.

RussS

Usually I just start panicking ... no problems, a couple shots of JD and all is good

Lazyart is about close to my experiences, except we have individual testing booths.

Webmaster

RussS wrote:

except we have individual testing booths.

... although we usually have only 4 or 5 seats, individual sounds even better.

Jugomugo

The place I went to was pretty simple... show up, told the receptionist, she set me up... very relaxed environment...

I also took classes at this business, so I was familiar with the company...

shp

I sat my hardware exam at a Prometric testing center.The exam stopped and my score was shown on the screen. My os exam was done at a Vue testing center, the exam stopped, no score I had to fill out a form (15 minutes). I was thinking maybe this happened because I failed but Iwas very sure that I had passed, then the passing score was shown on the screen. At both testing centers I was told that the tests are one hour long while in fact they were half an hour each.

bellboy

once you're in the exam room, the first thing you will see on the computer will be the option to do a short practise exam to let you get the feel of how the testing engine works.

most practise exam software are the same, but it gives you the chance to see how your exam will work. it will prove especially helpful when a+ exams return to traditional exam format.

i remember filling out surveys too. i think they may be at the end of the exam, not sure. the usual are you paying for the exams yourself, which exam are you taking next, blah.