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CompTIA A+

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1What does CompTIA stand for?
Computing Technology Industry Association
2What type of organization is CompTIA?
A for-profit American trade association that issues vendor-neutral professional certifications for the IT industry
3What is the CompTIA A+ certification?
An entry-level certification representing competency as a computer technician, covering various technologies and operating systems
4When was CompTIA originally founded and under what name?
Founded in 1982 as the Association of Better Computer Dealers (ABCD)
5When did ABCD change its name to CompTIA?
1990 (Computing Technology Industry Association)
6How long are CompTIA certifications valid after January 1, 2011?
3 years (they expire and require renewal or re-testing)
7Do CompTIA certifications issued before January 1, 2011 expire?
No, they are Good-for-Life certifications that do not expire
8What is the IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+) certification?
A certification covering foundational IT concepts, basic IT literacy, and terminology; considered the first step toward A+ certification
9What certification is replacing IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+)?
Tech+
10What does the Cloud Essentials certification lead to?
It is a pathway to the Cloud+ credential
11What does the CompTIA Cloud+ certification cover?
Cloud computing and virtualization; it maps to DOD 8570 Standards
12What was the original name of the CySA+ certification?
CSA+ (renamed to CySA+ in January 2018 due to a trademark dispute)
13What does the CySA+ certification focus on?
Cybersecurity Analyst skills: cyber-threat detection tools and analysis to identify vulnerabilities and risks
14What does the Data+ certification focus on?
Data mining, manipulating data, visualizing & reporting data, statistical methods, and governance
15What is the current CompTIA Linux+ exam code?
XK0-004 (renewable through the CE program)
16What does the Linux+ certification cover?
Linux operating systems, from installation and use to basics of free software and open source licenses
17What is the CompTIA Network+ certification used to measure?
Skill as a network technician
18What does the PenTest+ certification focus on?
Intermediate-level penetration testing, including risk analysis, threat detection, penetration testing and ethical hacking tools/methodologies
19Does PenTest+ align with DOD standards?
Yes, it currently aligns with the DOD 8570 standard
20What does the Security+ certification build upon?
The network security knowledge covered by the Network+ certification
21What does the Server+ certification focus on?
Server-specific hardware and operating systems, IT environments, disaster recovery and business continuity
22When were Server+ updates released?
2005, 2009, 2018, and 2021
23What is the highest level certification in CompTIA's cybersecurity pathway?
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
24What certifications come before CASP+ in the cybersecurity pathway?
Security+, CySA+, and PenTest+
25When was CASP+ accredited by ISO and ANSI?
December 13, 2011
26What will CASP+ be renamed to?
SecurityX (upon release of exam version CAS-005 in December 2024)
27When did the U.S. Department of Defense approve CASP+?
March 2013
28What DOD Information Assurance levels does CASP+ satisfy?
Technical Level III, IS Manager Level II, and IA Systems Architect and Engineer Levels I and II
29How many CEUs are required to renew CASP+ over 3 years?
Between 20 to 75 CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
30What is the Project+ certification?
A project management certification program acquired from Gartner in 2001