tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68326364446834905322024-03-12T23:56:28.039-07:00CompTIA 220-802Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06909818799048542158noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832636444683490532.post-41476702620627587632016-08-26T04:17:00.003-07:002016-08-26T04:17:56.977-07:00Pass4sure 220-802 Question Answer<b>Which of the following terms BEST describes the software or hardware used to manage virtual machines?</b><br />
<br /><b>A. </b>Hypervisor<br /><b>B.</b> Cloud Server Manager<br /><b>C. </b>Supervisor<br /><b>D. </b>Virtual Disk Manager<br />
<br /><b>Answer: A</b><br /><br /><br /><b>A technician is required to change a setting for HKEY_Local_Machine. Which of the following would the technician use to change this?</b><br />
<br /><b>A. </b>BCEDIT<br /><b>B. </b>WEP setup<br /><b>C.</b> MSCONFIG<br /><b>D. </b>REGEDIT<br />
<br /><b>Answer: D</b>Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06909818799048542158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832636444683490532.post-37746598254367941352016-07-10T22:39:00.001-07:002016-10-02T21:51:12.635-07:00U.S. IT Sector Employment Rebounds in June, CompTIA Analysis Finds <div style="text-align: center;">
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Employment in the U.S. information technology (IT) sector rebounded in June, adding a net 32,100 new jobs, according to an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the technology industry.<br />
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IT sector employment was estimated at 4,389,600 jobs as of June 30. Last month's gains more than offset the employment decline the sector experienced in May.<br />
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"The IT sector grew at a faster rate than overall national employment," said Tim Herbert, senior vice president, research and market analysis, CompTIA. "Information technology continues to be a vital driver of growth and jobs in the U.S. economy."<br />
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All categories within the IT sector – with the exception of tech manufacturing – recorded positive job growth in June. Telecommunications led the way, adding 28,100 jobs. Most of that total was due to the return to work of Verizon employees who had been on strike.<br />
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Gains were also reported in June in other information services, including search portals (up 2,500 jobs); data processing, hosting and related services (up 2,200 jobs); and IT software and services and computer systems design (up 1,400 jobs).<br />
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Computer and electronic products manufacturing lost 2,100 jobs in June.<br />
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"For the first six months of 2016, the IT sector has added 43,900 net new jobs, with the IT services category accounting for 90 percent of those gains," Herbert said.<br />
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The IT workforce includes two components: employment within the IT sector and IT occupations across all other industries. IT occupation employment gained 74,000 net jobs in June, reversing two months of decline, and stood at an estimated 4.526 million at the end of the month.<br />
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The number of IT occupation job postings in June was up modestly from the previous month, with software developer positions topping the list by a wide margin.<br />
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While every job posting does not result in a new hire, and companies often will have multiple postings for a single position, the job posting data is another indicator of where companies are focusing their technology efforts and investments.<br />
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CompTIA's report on U.S. tech employment is based on an analysis of today's Employment Situation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Data for May and June is considered projected and is subject to revision by the BLS. #jobsreport Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06909818799048542158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832636444683490532.post-20735633910642586662016-06-07T00:06:00.003-07:002016-06-07T00:06:42.137-07:00Pass4sure 220-802 Question Answer<b>A technician is creating a batch script that auto-assigns a particular drive share to a drive letter upon login. Which of the following commands can accomplish this?</b><br />
<br /><b>A. </b>NET USE<br /><b>B. </b>PING<br /><b>C. </b>XCOPY<br /><b>D.</b> IPCONFIG<br />
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<b>Answer: A <a href="http://www.passleaders.com/220-802-exam.html"> Passleader 220-802 Practice Exam</a></b><a href="http://www.passleaders.com/220-802-exam.html"><br /></a><b><br />An office of 25 computers is interested in employing a file server, network shares, and print server functionality. Which of the following network setups would be BEST suited for this situation?</b><br />
<br /><b>A.</b> Ad-hoc<br /><b>B.</b> Workgroup<br /><b>C. </b>Domain<br /><b>D. </b>Token ring<br />
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<b>Answer: C</b>Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06909818799048542158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832636444683490532.post-55554771006705593852016-05-05T23:47:00.003-07:002016-05-05T23:47:49.545-07:0063 Per Cent Australian Businesses Suffer From a Security Breach: CompTIA<div style="text-align: left;">
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Within the past year, 63 per cent of Australian organisations have suffered at least one security breach, according to a International Trends in Cybersecurity report by CompTIA.<br />
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It found that mobile security incidents are occurring at a higher rate, with 71 per cent of Australian organisations reporting a mobile-related security incident such as a lost device, data policy violation or staff disabling security features.<br /><br />The study also showed that human error is a large contributing factor to security breaches with 61 per cent of Australian organisations stating this versus 58 per cent globally.<br /><br />The top sources of human error included failure to get up to speed on new threats (37 per cent), end user failure to follow policies and procedures (31 per cent), general carelessness (28 per cent), intentional disabling of security features (28 per cent), lack of expertise with websites and applications (27 per cent) and IT staff failure to follow policies and procedures (25 per cent).<br /><br />According to findings, as only 23 per cent of Australian organisations rated their cyber security education and training methods as extremely effective, 72 per cent of the businesses reported they expect to see security become a higher priority over the next two years. <br /><br />“Due to the evolving nature of IT, most organisations have had to change the way their company approaches security. In Australia, as in many other countries, the greatest change has been in IT operations, especially as firms move to Cloud or implement new mobility strategies,” Channel Dynamics director, Moheb Moses, said.<br /><br />The top drivers for a changing approach includes a change in IT operations like Cloud and mobility (41 per cent), reports of security breaches at other firms (33 per cent), knowledge gained from certification and training (28 per cent) and a change in business operations or client base (27 per cent).<br /><br />CompTIA senior director research and market intelligence, Amy Carrado, added, “The importance of cybersecurity knowledge and readiness continues to grow regardless of geography, with 79 per cent of companies internationally expecting cyber security to become a higher priority over the next two years.”<br /><br />Mobile incidents were reported at the highest percentages in Thailand (95 per cent) India (91 per cent) and Mexico (89 per cent) and in the lowest percentages in Japan (60 per cent) and the UK (64 per cent). Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06909818799048542158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832636444683490532.post-84665154730157165622016-04-04T00:41:00.002-07:002016-10-02T21:51:35.238-07:00Pass4sure 220-802 Question Answer<b>A technician has just installed and terminated a new CAT5 network cable. The device using the cable cannot connect to the network. Which of the following tools would be BEST in troubleshooting this issue?</b><br />
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<b>A. </b>Cable tester<br />
<b>B. </b>Network analyzer<br />
<b>C. </b>Multimeter<br />
<b>D. </b>Toner probe<br />
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<b>Which of the following commands may need to be run after a virus removal if the computer will not boot?</b><br />
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<b>A.</b> SCANDSK<br />
<b>B.</b> DXDIAG<br />
<b>C. </b>FIXMBR<br />
<b>D. </b>MSCONFIG<br />
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<b>Which of the following user accounts should be renamed to adhere to security best practices?</b><br /><br /><b>A. </b>Power user<br /><b>B. </b>Guest<br /><b>C. </b>Standard user<br /><b>D.</b> Administrator<br /><br /><b>Answer: D</b>Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06909818799048542158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832636444683490532.post-74272698838089625352016-02-15T01:52:00.003-08:002016-02-15T01:52:40.861-08:00Pass4sure 220-802 Question Answer<b>Which of the following wireless standards used on modern smartphones depends on direct client-to-client handshake pin code authorization for establishing transmission connection?</b><br /><br /><b>A.</b> 802.11n Wi-Fi<br /><b>B.</b> WiMAX<br /><b>C.</b> Infrared<br /><b>D.</b> Bluetooth<br /><br /><b>Answer: D</b><br />
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<b>Which of the following drive destruction methods is considered the MOST secure when dealing with highly sensitive data?</b><br /><br /><b>A.</b> Degaussing<br /><b>B.</b> Wiping<br /><b>C. </b>Magnetizing<br /><b>D. </b>Shredding<br /><br /><b>Answer: D</b>Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06909818799048542158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832636444683490532.post-31175990683011582082016-01-27T22:50:00.000-08:002016-10-02T21:52:08.056-07:00Pass4sure 220-802 Question Answer<b>A company has created a personal SSL certificate for an internal website and a user is reporting error messages when accessing the site. In which of the following locations could a technician troubleshoot SSL certificate errors?</b><br />
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<b>A.</b> System Protection<br />
<b>B.</b> Folder Options->View Hidden Files<br />
<b>C.</b> Internet Options->Content<br />
<b>D.</b> Local Security Policy<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>A.</b> Old video card drivers<br /><b>B. </b>Loose video cable<br /><b>C. </b>Monitor<br /><b>D. </b>Video card<br /><br /><b>Answer: B</b>Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06909818799048542158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832636444683490532.post-85123575984390627812015-12-06T21:59:00.000-08:002015-12-06T21:59:19.562-08:00Pass4sure 220-802 Question Answer<b>A technician needs to use a command line tool to determine the network name and the IP address of a resource. Which of the following command line tools will provide an IP address when given a name?</b><br /><br /><b>A. </b>verify<br /><b>B.</b> Tracert<br /><b>C.</b> Ipconfig<br /><b>D.</b> Nslookup<br /><br /><b>Answer: D</b>Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06909818799048542158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832636444683490532.post-72830884980974695902015-11-25T02:02:00.001-08:002015-11-25T02:02:12.020-08:00Pass4sure 220-802 Question Answer<b>A technician installed a second hard drive in a computer. Upon restart, a message appears stating. “primary drive 0 not found. Press F1 to continue." Which of the following should the technician check FIRST?</b><br /><br /><b>A.</b> That NTLDR and boot.ini are not missing<br /><b>B.</b> Proper drive installation (e.g. cables/jumpers)<br /><b>C. </b>If computer can boot into safe mode<br /><b>D.</b> If the BIOS boot settings are correct<br /><br /><b>Answer: B</b><br />
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<b>An office of 25 computers is interested in employing a file server, network shares, and print server functionality. </b><br />
<b>Which of the following network setups would be BEST suited for this situation?<br /><br />A.</b> Ad-hoc<br /><b>B. </b>Workgroup<br /><b>C.</b> Domain<br /><b>D. </b>Token ring<br /><b><br />Answer: C </b>Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06909818799048542158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832636444683490532.post-29178856349421838792015-11-03T02:04:00.002-08:002016-10-02T21:52:19.358-07:00CompTIA tackles company cloud security concerns<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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IT and service provider <b>CompTIA</b> has revealed a publicly-available cloud resource which matches the security of other computing environments.<br />
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<b>CompTIA</b> Vice President Jim Hamilton said, “Despite the questions security incidents raise, transition to the cloud continues to accelerate, thanks to the benefits that can be gained in areas such as agility or scalability.”<br />
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By identifying and mapping out the response to security concerns brought about through a shift of data and services to the public cloud, organisations can have their security covered from system outages and data loss.<br />
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<b>CompTIA</b> identified a number of ways in which organisations can tackle their security concerns, including building trust through evaluation, understanding which data is meant for the cloud, knowing compliance requirements, and understanding the various views of security.<br />
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To help combat potential problems, businesses should attempt to understand individual departments’ desire for cloud solutions regardless of the security profile they present, and implement company-wide policies to help combat the potential risks.Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06909818799048542158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832636444683490532.post-61441611920198612112015-10-08T21:15:00.000-07:002015-10-08T21:20:10.609-07:00Pass4sure 220-802 Question Answer<h3>
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<b>B.</b> Social engineering<br />
<b>C. </b>Man-in-the-middle<br />
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<b>B. </b>Restart the system, booting from a system recovery disk.<br />
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<b>D. </b>Inform the customer the hard drive has crashed and replace the drive.<br />
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<b>B.</b> Prepare some containers to hold the parts<br />
<b>C.</b> Remove the battery and the removable CD-ROM drive<br />
<b>D.</b> Refer to manufacturer documentation<br />
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<span class="hps"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">The</span></span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"> <span class="hps">A</span> <span class="hps">+</span>
<span class="hps">certification</span> <span class="hps">demonstrates competency</span>
<span class="hps">as</span> <span class="hps">a computer technician</span>. <span class="hps">CompTIA</span> <span class="hps">A</span> <span class="hps">+</span> <span class="hps">certification</span> <span class="hps">is a</span> <span class="hps">vendor
neutral</span> <span class="hps">certification</span>. <span class="hps">Requires</span>
<span class="hps">two tests</span> <span class="hps">that must be passed</span>: <span class="hps">the</span> <span class="hps">220-801</span> <span class="hps">exam and</span>
<span class="hps">220-802</span> <span class="hps">exam.</span> <span class="hps">CompTIA</span>
<span class="hps">is a</span> <span class="hps">vendor neutral,</span> <span class="hps">but</span> <span class="hps">leans towards</span> <span class="hps">Microsoft</span>
<span class="hps">operating systems</span>, although some <span class="hps">questions</span>
<span class="hps">Apple</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">Android</span>
<span class="hps">appear on</span> <span class="hps">the new exams</span>. <br />
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<span class="hps">Without</span> <span class="hps">beating the</span> <span class="hps">proverbial</span> <span class="hps">dead horse</span> <span class="hps">whose
name begins with</span> <span class="hps">the letter "</span>C", <span class="hps">I would draw your</span> <span class="hps">attention to an area</span> <span class="hps">in which many</span> <span class="hps">AV</span> <span class="hps">integrators
and</span> <span class="hps">professionals</span> <span class="hps">do not spend
enough</span> <span class="hps">to get used</span> <span class="hps">to</span> <span class="hps">and deepen</span> <span class="hps">time</span>: <span class="hps">certifications.</span>
<span class="hps">There are a handful</span> <span class="hps">of</span> <span class="hps">certifications</span> <span class="hps">available to us</span> <span class="hps">in the</span> <span class="hps">AV</span> <span class="hps">world</span>,
<span class="hps">but what is</span> <span class="hps">beyond that</span>? <span class="hps">In</span> <span class="hps">the IT industry</span>, there is a <span class="hps">certification that</span> <span class="hps">you've probably</span> <span class="hps">never heard</span> <span class="hps">around every</span> <span class="hps">corner</span>, stalking <span class="hps">the alleys of the</span> <span class="hps">massive industry</span>. <span class="hps">But</span> <span class="hps">where
do you start</span>? <span class="hps">How to</span> <span class="hps">embrace this</span>
<span class="hps">industry</span> <span class="hps">without becoming</span> <span class="hps">overwhelmed</span> <span class="hps">with these</span> <span class="hps">dozens
of</span> <span class="hps">tests</span> <span class="hps">and certifications to</span>
<span class="hps">take?</span> <br />
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<span class="hps">IT certification</span> <span class="hps">cannot be</span> <span class="hps">mentioned</span> <span class="hps">without hearing</span> <span class="hps">the word "</span>CompTIA." <span class="hps">CompTIA</span> <span class="hps">released its first</span> <span class="hps">certification exam</span> <span class="hps">in 1993</span>, <span class="hps">under the name of</span> <span class="hps">A</span> <span class="hps">+</span>. <span class="hps">Since then, he</span>
<span class="hps">has</span> <span class="hps">been one of the</span> <span class="hps">nonprofit organizations</span> <span class="hps">involved in</span> <span class="hps">the development of many</span> <span class="hps">other</span> <span class="hps">vendor-neutral</span> <span class="hps">testing</span> <span class="hps">and</span>
<span class="hps">certification</span> <span class="hps">accredited by</span> <span class="hps">ANSI</span>. <span class="hps">I do not work</span> <span class="hps">for</span>
<span class="hps">or</span> <span class="hps">represent</span> <span class="hps">CompTIA</span>
<span class="hps">in any way,</span> <span class="hps">but</span> <span class="hps">their
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A+</h2>
<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en" tabindex="-1"><span class="hps">Today,</span> <span class="hps">the</span> <span class="hps">A</span> <span class="hps">+</span> <span class="hps">is</span> <span class="hps">one of the</span> <span class="hps">most common</span> <span class="hps">input</span> <span class="hps">level</span> <span class="hps">certifications</span><span>.</span> <span class="hps">It is the</span> <span class="hps">way many</span> <span class="hps">high</span> <span class="hps">level</span> <span class="hps">technicians</span> <span class="hps">get their</span> <span class="hps">foot in the industry</span><span>.</span> <span class="hps">The exam covers</span> <span class="hps">a lot of</span> <span class="hps">maintenance,</span> <span class="hps">basic</span> <span class="hps">networking,</span> <span class="hps">hardware</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">operating system configurations</span><span>.</span> <span class="hps">While</span> <span class="hps">A</span> <span class="hps">+</span> <span class="hps">certification</span> <span class="hps">wont</span> <span class="hps">revolutionize</span> <span class="hps">his career</span><span>, is a</span> <span class="hps">curriculum and</span> <span class="hps">certification for</span> <span class="hps">large</span> <span class="hps">give you a basic</span> <span class="hps">understanding of</span> <span class="hps">IT</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">if you're not</span> <span class="hps">very familiar with</span> <span class="hps">the industry in</span> <span class="hps">general.</span></span><br />
<h2>
Network+</h2>
<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en" tabindex="-1"><span class="hps">Recommended for those</span> <span class="hps">with an A</span> <span class="hps">+</span> <span class="hps">or nine</span> <span class="hps">months experience in</span> <span class="hps">networking,</span> <span class="hps">Network</span> <span class="hps">+</span> <span class="hps">certification is the</span> <span class="hps">next level of</span> <span class="hps">the scale of</span> <span class="hps">CompTIA</span><span>.</span> <span class="hps">The study</span> <span class="hps">for this test</span> <span class="hps">may just need to</span> <span class="hps">recite the</span> <span class="hps">OSI</span> <span class="hps">7 layer model</span> <span class="hps">in his sleep.</span> <span class="hps">This can also be</span> <span class="hps">considered a good</span> <span class="hps">milestone</span> <span class="hps">goal</span> <span class="hps">for integrators</span> <span class="hps">protocols</span> <span class="hps">involved in</span> <span class="hps">video conferencing</span><span>, streaming</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">other</span> <span class="hps">AV</span> <span class="hps">network</span> <span class="hps">intensive projects</span><span>.</span> <span class="hps">With good</span> <span class="hps">IT training</span><span>, many</span> <span class="hps">individuals who make</span> <span class="hps">AV</span> <span class="hps">network</span> <span class="hps">on a network or</span> <span class="hps">IT</span> <span class="hps">work experience</span> <span class="hps">may want to</span> <span class="hps">consider starting</span> <span class="hps">here</span><span>.</span></span><br />
<h2>
Security+</h2>
<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en" tabindex="-1"><span class="hps">When</span> <span class="hps">it comes to</span> <span class="hps">professional networking</span> <span class="hps">security</span> <span class="hps">systems</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">ethical hacking</span> <span class="hps">harden,</span> <span class="hps">and conducting</span> <span class="hps">cyber</span> <span class="hps">forensic</span> <span class="hps">livelihood</span><span>, security</span> <span class="hps">+</span> <span class="hps">is just</span> <span class="hps">an entry in the</span> <span class="hps">network security and</span> <span class="hps">the first certification</span> <span class="hps">in the</span> <span class="hps">way to a</span> <span class="hps">CISSP</span> <span class="hps">certification</span> <span class="hps">or any other</span> <span class="hps">level.</span> <span class="hps">For everyone else</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">this</span> <span class="hps">review and its</span> <span class="hps">objectives cover</span> <span class="hps">most of</span> <span class="hps">what we should</span> <span class="hps">know about</span> <span class="hps">network security</span> <span class="hps">as it</span> <span class="hps">usually</span> <span class="hps">will work with</span> <span class="hps">IT staff</span> <span class="hps">to get the</span> <span class="hps">device into their networks</span> <span class="hps">and hardening</span> <span class="hps">them</span> <span class="hps">as needed.</span> <span class="hps">CompTIA</span> <span class="hps">suggests at least two</span> <span class="hps">years of experience in</span> <span class="hps">IT management</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">specifically</span> <span class="hps">security</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">before taking this</span> <span class="hps">exam.</span></span><br />
<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en" tabindex="-1"><span class="hps"> </span> <br /><span class="hps">Regardless of how you</span> <span class="hps">embrace it</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">at least</span> <span class="hps">consider adding</span> <span class="hps">a certification or</span> <span class="hps">two to</span> <span class="hps">his resume</span><span>.</span> <span class="hps">IT staff</span> <span class="hps">will appreciate the ability</span> <span class="hps">to speak their language</span><span>,</span> <span class="hps">and the growth of</span> <span class="hps">confidence</span> <span class="hps">when it comes to</span> <span class="hps">worthwhile</span> <span class="hps">by itself.</span> <span class="hps">CompTIA</span> <span class="hps">is a good organization</span> <span class="hps">to look at,</span> <span class="hps">especially</span> <span class="hps">for entries in</span> <span class="hps">the industry, but</span> <span class="hps">there are several other</span> <span class="hps">vendor</span><span class="atn">-</span><span>neutral</span> <span class="hps">and vendor-specific</span> <span class="hps">options out there</span><span>.</span></span>Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06909818799048542158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832636444683490532.post-59813709431360513102014-04-08T05:01:00.002-07:002014-04-08T05:01:47.967-07:00CompTIA Offers Free Membership Tier<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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industry body has introduced a new model of “Open Access ", which gives
members access to new research and tools for free.</span></div>
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spokesman confirmed to this new level of PCR will be available in the UK.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Announced
at the annual membership meeting this week CompTIA, the agency says its new
model marks a “fundamental change “in its recruitment strategy 30.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It
consists of three aspects. First, the level of participation at no cost
referred to as “registered user" gives people access to " select a
channel of high-quality education, industry research , news and tools designed
to help channel partners achieve their business objectives. "</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Second, an
expanded membership level called “The premiere ' has been made available to vendors,
suppliers and distributors and companies that serve the IT channel. Leading
CompTIA members receive" business tools and exclusive priority access to
all the resources research, training and education CompTIA. All current members
of CompTIA automatically receive this partner class status.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thirdly, a
re-designed, simple mobile website will be operational in June 2014.</span>" The
IT industry is changing rapidly, and channel partners and IT professionals ,
entrepreneurs and consumers are hungry for knowledge and resources from the
real world to help them make more informed decisions and provide guidance on
the future of IT ," said Todd Thibodeaux , president and CEO of CompTIA .</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“CompTIA
is well positioned to be the voice and resources,so we are opening the vault
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vice president of industrial relations for CompTIA , said: "New open
access model and Accessories CompTIA digital platform will bring more
visibility , value and voice to CompTIA members and our first level , while
empowering IT with the knowledge and resources they want and need to have more
success. "</span></div>
Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06909818799048542158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832636444683490532.post-65429082686609778862014-03-25T00:52:00.000-07:002014-03-25T00:52:05.695-07:00220-802 PDF<h2>
QUESTION NO: 1</h2>
Which of the following file system types is used for optical media?<br />
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<b>A.</b> FAT32<br />
<b>B.</b> FAT<br />
<b>C.</b> CDFS<br />
<b>D.</b> NTFS<br />
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Answer: C</h3>
<h2>
QUESTION NO: 2</h2>
A user has not received any new emails on their smartphone in the last two days. The user is able to access the Internet without any problems.Which of the following should the user do FIRST?<br />
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<b>A.</b> Restart the smartphone<br />
<b>B.</b> Reconfigure the smartphone email account<br />
<b>C.</b> Resynchronize the smart phone<br />
<b>D.</b> Update the operating system<br />
<h3>
Answer: A</h3>
<h2>
QUESTION NO: 3</h2>
A technician installed a second hard drive in a computer. Upon restart, a message appears statinG. “primary drive 0 not found. Press F1 to continue." Which of the following should the technician check FIRST?<br />
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<b>A.</b> That NTLDR and boot.ini are not missing<br />
<b>B.</b> Proper drive installation (e.g. cables/jumpers)<br />
<b>C.</b> If computer can boot into safe mode<br />
<b>D.</b> If the BIOS boot settings are correct<br />
<h3>
Answer: B</h3>
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QUESTION NO: 4</h2>
A user has too many applications starting when they log into windows. From the command line,which of the following tools is the FASTEST option to prevent these applications from running on startup?<br />
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<b>A.</b> MSCONFIG<br />
<b>B.</b> SERVICES.MSC<br />
<b>C.</b> REGEDIT<br />
<b>D.</b> MSINFO32<br />
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Answer: A</h3>
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QUESTION NO: 5</h2>
A technician gets a call from a customer stating that their computer will not boot. They are getting the following error “invalid system disk”. Which of the following should the technician check FIRST?<br />
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<b>A.</b> Verify the operating system is installed correctly.<br />
<b>B.</b> Verify that all removable drives are empty.<br />
<b>C.</b> Verify Boot.ini is on the hard drive.<br />
<b>D.</b> Verify the computer will boot into safe mode.<br />
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Answer: B</h3>
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QUESTION NO: 6</h2>
A technician is creating an image that will be used to deploy Windows 7 to 100 PCs. Which of the following tools should be used to accomplish this?<br />
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<b>A.</b> SYSPREP<br />
<b>B.</b> Windows 7 Advisor<br />
<b>C. </b>CHKDSK<br />
<b>D.</b> DISKPART<br />
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Answer: A</h3>
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QUESTION NO: 7</h2>
From which of the following tools can a technician locate the PID of an application?<br />
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<b>A. </b>Local Security Policy<br />
<b>B.</b> MSCONFIG<br />
<b>C.</b> Computer Management<br />
<b>D. </b>Task Manager<br />
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Answer: D</h3>
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QUESTION NO: 8</h2>
A technician would like to limit computer access to certain users. Which of the following should be configured?<br />
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<b>A</b>. Advanced security<br />
<b>B.</b> Boot.ini file<br />
<b>C.</b> System configuration<br />
<b>D.</b> Local security policy<br />
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Answer: D</h3>
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QUESTION NO: 9</h2>
When scheduling a backup for preventative maintenance, which of the following would ensure all data was captured?<br />
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<b>A.</b> Differential<br />
<b>B.</b> Full<br />
<b>C.</b> Incremental<br />
<b>D.</b> Daily<br />
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Answer: B</h3>
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QUESTION NO: 10</h2>
<b>A.</b> an infection that causes a web browser to go to a different site than the one intended from a search result page.<br />
<b>B.</b> a technique used to obtain financial information from a user mimicking a legitimate website.<br />
<b>C.</b> an infection that causes a computer to behave erratically by playing music and launching browser windows.<br />
<b>D.</b> a technique used to obtain financial information from a user by compiling information from social networks and their friends.<br />
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Answer: B</h3>
Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06909818799048542158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6832636444683490532.post-19698184380576761112014-02-19T23:52:00.002-08:002014-02-19T23:52:47.436-08:00About CompTIA <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), a trade association, non-profit organization, was created in 1982 as the Association of Better Computer Dealers, Inc. (ABCD) by representatives of five microcomputer dealerships. In the course of a decade, ABCD laid the groundwork for many of CompTIA's initiatives and member benefits.<br />
<br />ABCD later changed its name to the Computing Technology Industry Association to reflect changing role of the association in the computer industry and the outlook for the U.S. Trade General The year 1990 was a period of growth as the association has expanded the scope of its activities to meet the needs of the computer industry expansion. Its initiatives increased to include networking, UNIX, images, mobile computing and multimedia arenas.<br />
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In an effort to monitor and take positions on public policy issues, the association has added a full-time director of the public policy position. In 2010 , CompTIA adds a new executive director for a new appointment "Creating IT Futures " Foundation, the philanthropic arm that focuses on training and certification of low-income students and adults in IT , as well as returning veterans and help connect with a potential employers.CompTIA is a provider of professional certifications in information technology ( iT) . CompTIA chairs and manages the Initiative for Software Choice.<br /><br />
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Current Certifications</h2>
CompTIA certification exams administered through the testing centers Pearson VUE. In addition to certification, CompTIA also provides corporate membership.<br />In April 2007, " A + ", "Network +" CompTIA certifications and " Security + " has become accredited by the American National Standards Institute.<br />
<br />In January 2010 these ANSI / ISO approved certifications fundamentally had their conditions changed from lifetime certifications to certifications that expire every three years. Holders of current certificates certs remain valid for life, but any new certifications earned after December 31, 2010 will expire every three years.<br />The A + certification demonstrates competency as a computer technician. Officially, CompTIA A + certification is a vendor-neutral certification that covers numerous technologies and operating systems from vendors such as Microsoft , Apple Inc. , Novell and some Linux distributions A + certification exam was developed in 1993.<br />
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There were five versions of the A + exam, targets 1993, 2003, 2006, 2009 and 2012, which he divided into two separate exams. The objectives of the review of 2003 established A + Core Hardware and A + test center operating system technologies, and retired June 30, 2007. The 2006 objectives require that a candidate successfully ' A + Essentials and one elective: IT technician, remote support technician, or depot technician. The 2009 certification requires passing two exams: Fundamentals and practical application.<br />
<br />The A + exam is intended for IT professionals who have the equivalent of 500 hours of practical experience. Exams are computer-based and consist of multiple-choice questions, which can be more than one correct answer. More than 800,000 people have earned the A + credential worldwide, to date.<br /><br /><br />Exam Topics essential / core includes IRQ , direct memory access and practical computer repair , including ' installation and repair hard drives, modems , network cards , CPU , power supplies , PDAs and printers. It is the focus of testing the theory, but practice. Sometimes graphics are used in exam questions. The subjects included in the examination of operating systems include memory management, configuration files, and historical operating environments rather than new technologies.<br />In September 2006 , the CompTIA A + test was updated so that the candidate must take the CompTIA A + Essentials ( 220-601 ) test along with one of the other three tests ( 220-602 , 220-603 , 220 -604 o) . Each of these elective courses offers candidates the opportunity to specialize their A + certification to match their desired career.<br /><br /><br />With the introduction of the A + exam in 2006, candidates were given a grace period in which it is available in both versions 2003 and 2006. Since June 2007, version 2003 exams was no longer available in the United States. In some countries, the grace period was extended until December 2007. The 2003 version has also been extended in cases where the A + certification exam was included in a course of study. Most requests for legacy support were also excluded. CompTIA A + 600 series are still existing relevant and are in use by organizations and educational institutions worldwide. The regular version not academic, English of these tests was withdrawn in the United States and Canada on February 28, 2010. The educational versions of these exams ( JK0 - 601, JK0 - 602, JK0- 603 and JK0 - 604) , as well as Korean , Arabic, translations into German, Chinese and Japanese 220-601 CompTIA A + 220-604 exam it has been on the market for use until August 31, 2010 .<br />
<br />The A + and Network + certification can be used to qualify as an elective for MCSA and MCSE Microsoft certification.<br />
<br />In order to receive CompTIA A + certification a candidate must pass two exams, each of which requires a separate statement doubling the price shown on the website. The first exam is CompTIA A + Essentials, exam number 220-801. Measures skills for CompTIA A + Essentials exam required for entry -level IT professional with the equivalent knowledge of at least 500 hours of practical experience in the lab or in the field. Successful candidates will have the knowledge to understand the fundamentals of computer technology, networking and security, and have the skills to identify hardware, peripheral, networking, and security components.<br />
<br />Candidates should understand the basic functionality of the operating system and the method of solving the underlying problems in the security procedures of the practice, and will effectively interact with customers and colleagues. CompTIA A + is ISO 17024 Accredited (Personnel Certification Accreditation) and, as such, subject to periodic reviews and updates to the exam objectives. In addition, a candidate has to pass the CompTIA A + Practical Application, exam number 220-802. Measures CompTIA A + application skills practice exam required for entry-level IT professional with a knowledge of the practical use of current software and operating system interface and functions.<br /><br />
<h2 style="text-align: left;">
Network+</h2>
The logo used for the Network + certification programs, workshops, entrepreneurs and technicians<br />+ Is a certification that is used to measure skill as a network technician: understanding of network hardware, installation, and troubleshooting? Network + was released in 1999 and exam updates followed in 2002, 2005 and 2009. The 2009 version was withdrawn August 31, 2012, new targets (the " Millennium 2012”) are beginning to be addressed in the November / December 2011.<br />
<br />Topics include network hardware, connections, software, the OSI reference model, and the different protocols used in local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN). Recommended that CompTIA A + certification and nine months networking experience before sitting for the exam, but this is not necessary. Network + prepares for continuing to Microsoft certifications and Cisco certifications. A combination A + / Network +, A + / Server +, or (only) Security + certification can fulfill the elective exam requirement for the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification.<br /><br />
<h2 style="text-align: left;">
Security+</h2>
Security + certification is a treat computer security issues , such as cryptography and access control , as well as business-related topics such as disaster recovery and risk management . E ' was developed in 2002 to address the ' increasing security problems . A new and updated version SY0 - 301 , was released in 2011. According to CompTIA , there are now more than 45,000 people around the world who have earned this certification. It is recommended that candidates have two years of work experience in the field of security ( although not a requirement) and pass the multiple choice test of 75 questions .<br /><br />Exam Topics include network security, compliance and operational security , threats and vulnerabilities , application , data and host security , access control and identity management, and cryptography<br /><br />The Security + exam can be applied as an elective for the MCSA : Security and MCSE : Security specializations from Microsoft . For the Department of Defense U.S. employees , Dodd 8570 , guidelines for certification IAT Level II lists Security + as one of the four options (the others are GIAC Security Essentials Certification ( GSEC ) , Security Certified Network Professional ( SCNP ) and Security Certified Professional (SSCP ) ) <br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">
CASP</h2>
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CompTIA has launched the Advanced Practitioner certification CompTIA Security September 15, 2011. "The certification of advanced CompTIA Security Practitioner (CASP) Certification is a vendor-neutral credential. CASP certification is intended to follow CompTIA Security + '. S CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner certification is accredited by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), l '. CASP exam December 13, 2011 will certify that the successful candidate has the technical knowledge and skills needed to conceive, design and engineering secure solutions in complex business environments. Certification Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) CompTIA is directed to a computer security professional who has a minimum of 10 years of experience in IT management, including at least 5 years of practical experience in security technology. "</div>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">
Server+</h2>
<div style="text-align: left;">
CompTIA Server + certification is that it focuses on the hardware and operating system of the server, and that expertise in areas such as RAID, SCSI and multiple CPUs, as well as capabilities with server issues, including disaster recovery. E 'was developed in 2001, with updates in 2005 and 2009 followed. The eight domains Server + exam are General Knowledge Server hardware, installation, configuration, upgrading, maintenance, proactive troubleshooting and problem determination and disaster recovery. A combination A + / Network +, A + / Server + or Security + certification can fulfill the elective exam requirement for Certified System Administrator Microsoft (MCSA) certification.</div>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">
CTT+</h2>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Certification Certified Technical Trainer or CTT + is a vendor-neutral certification that is applicable to training professionals in all industries. This demonstrates the mastery of basic skills instructor, including preparation, presentation, communication, facilitation and evaluation in a classroom environment. The challenge CTT + exam consists of two parts: a computer-based test (CBT) and a video-based test (VBT). <br />CTT + certification can be used as proof of knowledge of the instructions for the following industry certifications: ACI (Adobe Certified Instructor), MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer), and CNI (Certified Novell Instructor).<br /></div>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">
CDIA+</h2>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Certified Document Imaging Architect, or CDIA +, is a certification of experience in document imaging, document management and enterprise content management. This is to certify that you have the skills to develop a system for scanning, storing and retrieving digital versions of documents, and is currently the only industry recognized certification in this area. In appointing the original architect was written architect to refer to the technical nature of the term.</div>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">
Linux+</h2>
Linux + certification is a knowledge of the Linux operating systems, from installation and use of the basic concepts of free software and open source license applicable.<br />
<br />The Linux + exam is designed for information technology professionals who have between six and twelve months of practical experience with Linux. The exam is divided into different areas of expertise Linux: installation, management, configuration, security, documentation and hardware.<br />
<br />The test is a computerized multiple choice examination with a question followed by four possible answers, at least one (but possibly more) must be corrected. Common theme for the exam topics include methods of installation, the boot loader configuration, package management (Debian and RPM management systems are covered), navigating directories via the command line, using the bash shell, security considerations, network administration (including TCP / IP), the mounting of the file system (such as NFS, SMB or ext3) and managing configuration files for the most common applications that are expected to Linux server to work. Although the configuration and operation of the X Window System is included in the objectives of the formal investigation, there is rarely any questions relating to this as the exam focuses on Linux as a server and the network operating system rather than its use as a desktop platform.<br />
<br />The Linux + exam has been the subject of some criticism since its inception, due to the excessive amount of hardware related issues that were in the original review, many of which have been covered in the A + exam. The new version of the test, which is available since February 2005, with just this problem.<br />
<br />CompTIA has begun the process of updating the Linux + certification in July 2008. The update process is started with a job task analysis (JTA), which Linux subject matter experts to assess the roles and tasks for IT professionals who work with open source operating systems. The information is used to update the exam objectives and the elements. The exam is 90 minutes long and consists of 98 questions with a passing score of 675 out of 900.<br />
<br />The new LPI (Linux Professional Institute) with the + Linux technology replaces the old CompTIA Linux + October 31, 2010, consisting of two exams (LX0 - LX0 101 and -102), 60 questions each. The examination is 90 minutes, and requires a 500 on a scale from 200 to 800 to pass.<br /><br />
<h2 style="text-align: left;">
Project+</h2>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Project + is a certification that demonstrates that you have the skills to manage projects. Says CompTIA Project + certification is a recognized project management worldwide that provides validation of fundamental project management skills. Curriculum covers the entire life cycle of project initiation and planning through execution, acceptance, support and closure. The exam is 90 minutes long and consists of 100 questions with a passing score of 710 to 900 according to the website of CompTIA. This certification was formerly IT Project +.</div>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">
CTP+</h2>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Convergence Technologies Professional or CTP + replaces the Convergence + exam. CompTIA CTP + exam is an international, vendor-neutral validates the basic skills and professional knowledge necessary to sell IT services and converging technologies. CompTIA offers this exam along with Partners, LLC, who created the CTP exam for initial certification. CTP + includes an analysis of the basic requirements, implementation and management of basic data components and voice and multimedia applications, as well as analysis and resolution of the underlying problems of converging technologies. Although it is not a prerequisite for CompTIA CTP + certification, it is recommended that candidates are CompTIA Network + certification or equivalent knowledge and have about 24 months of work experience in areas that include data networking, telephony and convergence technologies related.</div>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">
PDI+</h2>
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Print and Document Imaging or PDI + is an entry-level, vendor-neutral certification proves competence in basic maintenance of printers, scanners, copiers and fax machines. The certification is recognized by several industry leaders, including Canon, Sharp and Xerox, as a benchmark certification for professionals that service devices and document imaging support.<br />PDI + covers a technician 's understanding of basic electromechanical components and tools , print engine and scan processes and components , color theory , connectivity and networking . The exam also covers soft skills such as customer service, professionalism, safety and the environment. While there are no prerequisites for the CompTIA PDI + certification, it is recommended that entry-level candidates have a base level knowledge or hands - on experience working with printing and document imaging devices. The PDI + Beta Exam is available from July 24 to August 31 2007. The test is made available Live January 7, 2008.</div>
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Storage+</h2>
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Storage + Powered by SNIA certification exam focuses on the skills needed to configure basic networks to include files, backup and restoration technologies. In addition, the candidate must be able to understand the basics of business continuity, the workload of applications, systems integration, and storage management / set, while performing basic troubleshooting on connectivity issues and reference documentation. <br />Cloud Essentials specialty certification demonstrates Essentials The an individual knows what cloud computing means from a technical and commercial point of view, as well as what is involved in moving to and governing the cloud</div>
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Current Certificates</h3>
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CompTIA certificates include fundamental and advanced credentials that validate an understanding of basic to specialized technology in the workplace. </div>
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Strata IT Fundamentals</h2>
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The CompTIA Strata IT Fundamentals certificate ensures a knowledge of PC components, functionality, compatibility and examination of related technology topics. The covers the explanation of the technology and basic hardware, compatibility issues and common errors, software installation and functions, security risks and prevention. The review will also assess the candidate's knowledge of Green IT and preventative maintenance of computers.</div>
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Strata IT for Sales</h2>
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CompTIA IT for Sales certificate demonstrates a professional knowledge of technological bases needed to complete sales activities with customers in technical fields. The exam covers communication skills appropriate to initiate a customer, identify types of technology users to provide appropriate solutions according to the needs and requirements - including Green IT and preventative maintenance - and coordinate with technical staff throughout the sales process. The study will also evaluate the candidate's knowledge in the case of customer engagement techniques and ongoing satisfaction right customer.</div>
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Strata Green IT</h2>
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The CompTIA Green IT certificate ensures knowledge and skills necessary to implement environmentally sound techniques within an organization's IT infrastructure. The certificate enhances existing IT credentials to incorporate emerging technologies that shape the global green IT industry. </div>
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Healthcare IT Technician</h2>
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The CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician certificate covers the knowledge and skills required to implement, deploy, and support healthcare IT systems in various clinical settings.<br /> The certification exam covers:</div>
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Discontinued certifications</h3>
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CEA-CompTIA DHTI+</h2>
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The DHTI+ was a vendor-neutral certification that demonstrated a technician's ability to configure, integrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and comprehend the basic design concepts of electronic and digital home systems. The DHTI+ was retired on December 31, 2009. No replacement certification has been announced.</div>
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e-Biz+</h2>
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The e-Biz+ certification covers basic knowledge about e-commerce. The e-Biz+ certification was discontinued in English on December 31, 2005, but it can still be taken in Japanese or Korean.</div>
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HTI+</h2>
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The HTI+ certification for home technology integrators was retired in 2007 and replaced by the CEA-CompTIA DHTI+ certification.</div>
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i-Net+</h2>
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The i-Net+ certification deals with basic knowledge of Internet, intranet, extranet, and electronic commerce technologies. Topics on the exam include distinguishing between server-side and client-side scripting, basic networking via command line, e-commerce, and e-business, security via digital signatures, copyright licenses (including the GPL), and basic HTML coding. The i-Net+ certification was retired on December 31, 2007. Those who currently have the i-Net+ certification continue to be certified.</div>
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Convergence+</h2>
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The CTP+ certification replaces Convergence+ as CompTIA's convergent technologies exam. CompTIA Convergence+ was available through Oct. 31, 2010. </div>
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RFID+</h2>
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Radio-frequency identification, or RFID + tests the knowledge and skills necessary to work with RFID technology. From customer service center CompTIA: The RFID market has been much slower take-off in the sector is expected. Companies are still doing the drivers waiting to confirm your ROI. As a result, while there is still a need for training and education in RFID technology, the need for certification has delayed the need for training. The certification was started 5 years ago, but there is not enough demand for RFID certification to justify the cost of updating the RFID + certification exam. The was withdrawn on 31 December 2011.</div>
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Controversy</h2>
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For over ten years, sold its flagship CompTIA A +, Network + and Security + certifications as a valid document for life. In January 2011, however, CompTIA has changed the status of these certificates that expire every three years. Under this proposal, graduates would have to re-sit exams or pay an annual maintenance fee for a system CEU (Continuing Education Units). Some members considered certified that this action violated the terms of the original contract with CompTIA and shown to effectively deny change agreement. Less than a month after this announcement, CompTIA reversed its decision. Under the new policy, only certificates received January 1, 2011 must be renewed every three years, however, a certain amount of hours to use the documented oriented certification is automatically renewed.<br /><br /></div>
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