Which is Hardest Certification to get?

ricktea

Of all these Certifications which is the hardest
to get and the most diffcult exam to pass?

A+
Network +
Linux
Security

Thanks

dabve3

Security+ is definitely the hardest to get and pass because you need to make about 85% on it to pass. I was thinking about taking it but that high passing mark scared me off. It is also the most expensive to write out of the four. Linux+ you need about a 75% mark to pass I have not taken it so I don't know how hard it is. Network+ and A+ are about the same difficulty wise and you only need a 65% to pass. A+ is two tests while Network+ is only one.

A+ is a good exam to write first. Hope that helps.

ricktea

hi, thanks for the info,
How diifficult is Network + to study for and pass,
is it more technical issues and details. It would
be nice to study for something that provides a
great deal of interest and varied subjects. Which
do you recommend of these four mentioned earlier
I've already pass hardware a+. thanks Ric

dabve3

I found Network+ pretty easy to study for. I read through the Sybex book in a few weeks and then did practice questions for a week. Network+ is vendor neutral so you need to know the basics for networking with Novell, Linux, Macs and of course Windows. Also need to know about the different kinds of cabling, topologies and the OSI 7 layer networking model. Some basic network security and troubleshooting tools.

If you can pass A+ you can definitely pass Network+. I would recommend finishing the software part of your A+ first then go for Network+. I would only go for Linux+ if you plan on working with Linux. I wouldn't try Security+ unless you plan on becoming a security specialist.

You can see the whole list of objectives for all the comptia exams at http://www.comptia.org

ricktea

thanks, I didn't exactly know where to go after I complete my n A plus,
I would like to go into the area that I enjoy and find interesting of course.
Would you know which areas most people find more interesting :
Network Plus, Linux or Security ?

Which one has a higher pay level. thanks.