220-702 – CompTIA A+ Practical Application (2009 Edition Practice Test

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What is A+ Practical Application exam?

CompTIA’s 220-702 exam is designed to measure your ability to support computers and install, configure, troubleshoot, optimize, diagnose and perform preventive maintenance in the field or in organizations. CompTIA A+ Practical Application (220-702) is an extension of the knowledge and skills identified in CompTIA A+ Essentials, with more of a “hands-on” orientation focused on scenarios in which troubleshooting and tools must be applied to resolve problems. You now have to pass both 220-701 and 220-702 exams to achieve the new A+ certification. The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for computer support technicians. This is the international, vendor-neutral certification that proves competence in areas such as installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security, and troubleshooting. CompTIA A+ certified technicians have excellent customer service and communication skills to work with clients. The A+ certification demonstrates competency as a computer technician.

Is A+ Practical Application exam right for you?

This test is appropriate for you if you are an entry-level IT professional. After passing the 220-702 test, you can work as an IT Technician, Enterprise Technician, PC Technician, Desktop Support Technician, Field Technician or PC Support Specialist. The A+ Practical Application exam 220-702 test validates your skills and knowledge on different types of hardware and operating systems, basic networking as well as soft skills and office communication. This is a vendor neutral entry-level test, which can be used for the preparation of many-advanced certification such as MCSE, CCNA etc. Please visit the CompTIA Website to know more about CompTIA A+ certification.

What to expect in A+ Practical Application exam?

This test consists of multiple-choice questions. There are no case study type questions and the test is not adaptive. You will be required to attempt approximately 100 questions in 90 minutes. To pass, you need a score of 700 on a scale of 100-900.

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How to prepare for A+ Practical Application exam? The CompTIA exam 220-702 is meant for entry-level computer technicians. In order to achieve CompTIA A+ certification, a candidate must register for and pass the CompTIA A+ Essentials (220-701) and CompTIA A+ Practical Application (220-702) exams. However, those who have already achieved A+ certification on 2006 version can upgrade by taking only the A+ Bridge exam (BR0-003). CompTIA A+ Practical Application (220-702) is an extension of the knowledge and skills identified in 220-701, with more of a “hands-on” orientation focused on scenarios in which troubleshooting and tools must be applied to resolve problems. The CompTIA A+ (2009) certification measures the necessary competencies of an entry-level IT professional with at least 500 hours of hands-on experience in the lab or field. It tests for the fundamentals of computer technology, networking and security, as well as the communication skills and professionalism now required of all entry-level IT professionals.

Before taking the CompTIA A+ Practical Application (220-702) exam, a candidate should practice the following:

• Add, remove, configure, and maintain computer components.
• Detect problems, troubleshoot and repair/replace personal computer components.
• Install, configure, detect problems, troubleshoot and repair/replace laptop components. Continue reading “Things to practice for CompTIA A+ Practical Application exam 220-702.”

What is covered in PrepKit A+ Practical Application?

The PrepKit covers 100% objectives for Microsoft’s 220-702: A+ Practical Application, in accordance with actual exam pattern and question types. The 220-702 prep kit covers following exam essentials:

• Hardware
• Security
• Networking
• Operating Systems