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Exam Still valid???

reys739reys739 Member Posts: 4 ■□□□□□□□□□
I took the A+ Core hardware part of the a+ about 4 years ago before it changed and never took the OS part of the exam would the hardware part still be valid if i wanted to take the OS part??

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    bighornsheepbighornsheep Member Posts: 1,506
    no, first of all, the deadline for mixing os and core on the old track has long expired. And also, os and core has to be taken together within 90days on any track. Though I've heard some people say that that restriction depends on location. But when I had called CompTIA, that's the information I got.
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    reys739reys739 Member Posts: 4 ■□□□□□□□□□
    wow that sucks, anyways thanks for the info.
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    bighornsheepbighornsheep Member Posts: 1,506
    reys739 wrote:
    wow that sucks, anyways thanks for the info.

    You should have a CompTIA account, log in to certification history/progress, and you'll see what you need for A+.

    I believe technically you are not certified and you have to redo both OS and hardware core.

    https://certify.comptia.org/
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    PlantwizPlantwiz Mod Posts: 5,057 Mod
    reys739 wrote:
    wow that sucks, anyways thanks for the info.

    You should have a CompTIA account, log in to certification history/progress, and you'll see what you need for A+.

    I believe technically you are not certified and you have to redo both OS and hardware core.

    https://certify.comptia.org/

    I seem to recall that both exams needed to be completed in 90 days, however, I couldn't find that in my 'quick' search. Anyway, if it has been as long as stated, I'd expect to just start new.
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    deneb829deneb829 Member Posts: 292

    You should have a CompTIA account, log in to certification history/progress, and you'll see what you need for A+.

    I believe technically you are not certified and you have to redo both OS and hardware core.

    https://certify.comptia.org/

    I got my A+ in 1996. Since I am on the MCSA track, I decided to use the A+/Net+ as my elective. This past Thursday, when I tried to create an account, I needed my old score sheet and the location that I took my exam. Since I no longer had those things, I contacted them via email (the support link on their website) and gave them my ID# off of my A+ card. They got back to me the same day with all of the information that I needed to register.

    Thinking about it now, I think you have to have passed a test (or at least taken one) to register - since you need a grade sheet. If you're on record they can probably help, if not, then you'll probabaly have to take a test first.
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    bighornsheepbighornsheep Member Posts: 1,506
    Plantwiz wrote:
    I seem to recall that both exams needed to be completed in 90 days, however, I couldn't find that in my 'quick' search. Anyway, if it has been as long as stated, I'd expect to just start new.

    I agree!
    deneb829 wrote:
    Thinking about it now, I think you have to have passed a test (or at least taken one) to register - since you need a grade sheet. If you're on record they can probably help, if not, then you'll probabaly have to take a test first.

    He said that he's passed core, so he should be able to get an account if he doesnt already have one.
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    PlantwizPlantwiz Mod Posts: 5,057 Mod
    deneb829 wrote:
    Thinking about it now, I think you have to have passed a test (or at least taken one) to register - since you need a grade sheet. If you're on record they can probably help, if not, then you'll probabaly have to take a test first.

    He said that he's passed core, so he should be able to get an account if he doesnt already have one.

    I would think they have a record of him...just that since he didn't complete his second exam, he's not listed as an A+ certified and his exam is likely listed as 'expired', but I would image they keep records for every attempt.

    Perhaps not? Best to just call them up Monday Morning and ask them or shoot them an e-mail....I'd call if it were me.
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    DirtySouthDirtySouth Member Posts: 314 ■□□□□□□□□□
    Since you took it on the old track, I don't think so. However, I took my software test & then waited about 7 months before taking the hardware.
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    reys739reys739 Member Posts: 4 ■□□□□□□□□□
    I have an ID i passed my network + a while back so I could look it up...I was planning to use the a+/network + as an elective for my mcse so i guess I'll go ahead and take the a+ hardcore again and take the OS within 90 days thanks for your help evveryone.
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    PlantwizPlantwiz Mod Posts: 5,057 Mod
    Good Luck :)
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    'i' before 'e' except after 'c'.... weird?
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