Taking A+ core hardware in a few weeks need help

Goning to take the A+ test in a few weeks and was wondering what format the questions come in. Is the A+ computer based and the OS a written exam?

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pipearce

Hello Gerald C

Your best bet is to visit www.comptia.org to get the info on the exams. Both are multiple choice exams, about 80 questions each with a scoring range of 100 - 900. You can pick up the objectives for the exam here as well as see a small sample exam.

Also, visit sites like this and www.mcmcse.com for practise exam questions.

Pass mark for Core is 515 and for OS is 505.

Good luck!

Paul

duckduckduck

Gerard C wrote:

Is the A+ computer based and the OS a written exam?

They are both computer based. All questions are multiple choice and you get 2 hours to complete each test. Also, be forewarned that a good number to the multiple choice questions are in the format of "select all that apply" - so they kind of differ from traditional multiple choice tests.

They also have kind of a neat deal where you can check a box labelled "review" on any questions you are unsure of. Then, after answering the final question, you have the option of returning to any questions you've flagged to re-assess them.

Good luck!