What Is A+ Certification?
The A+ certification program was developed by the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to provide an industry-wide means of certifying the competency of computer service technicians. The A+ certified “diploma,” which is granted to those who have attained the level of knowledge and trouble-shooting skills that are needed to provide capable support in the field of personal computers, is similar to other certifications in the computer industry. For example, Novell offers the Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) program to provide the same recognition for network professionals who deal with its NetWare products, and Microsoft has it Microsoft Certified Service Engineer (MCSE) program. The theory behind these certifications is that if you need to have service performed on any of their products, you would(假設) sooner call a technician who has been certified in one of the appropriate certification programs than you would just call the first “expert” in the phone book.
The A+ certification program was created to offer a wide-ranging certification, in the sense that it is intended to certify competency with personal computers from many different makers/vendors. There are two tests required to become A+ certified. You must pass the A+ Core Hardware Service Technician exam, which covers basic computer concepts, hardware troubleshooting, customer service, and hardware upgrading. You must also pass the A+ Operating System Technologies exam, which covers the DOS and Windows operating environments. You don’t have to take the Core Hardware and the Operating System Technologies exams at the same time; you have 90 days from the time you pass one test to pass the second test. The A+ certified “diploma” is not awarded until you’ve passed both tests.
Why Become A+ Certified?
There are several good reasons to get your A+ certification. The CompTIA Candidate’s Information packet lists five major benefits.
1. It demonstrates (= provides/represents) proof of professional achievement.
A+ certification is quickly becoming a status symbol in the computer service industry.
2. It increases your marketability.
A+ certification makes individuals more marketable to potential employers. Also, A+ certified employees may receive a higher base salary, because employers won’t have to spend as much money on vendor-specific training.
3. It provides greater opportunity for advancement in your field.
Most raises and advancements are based on performance. A+ certified employees work faster and more efficiently, thus making them more productive.
4. It is increasingly found as a requirement for some types of advanced training.
A+ certification is recognized by most major hardware vendors, including (but not limited to) IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Apple, and Compaq. Some of these vendors will apply A+ certification toward prerequisites in their own respective certification programs.
5. It raises customer confidence in you and your company’s services.
As the A+ certified technician moniker becomes more well known among computer owners, more of them will realize that the A+ technician is more qualified to work on their computer equipment than a non-certified technician is.
Resource: A+ Complete Study Guide (Deluxe Edition) -- published by SYBEX
(解說)
1. Sooner do sth (than do sth) (fml) rather do sth 寧願做某事
She would sooner resign than take part in such dishonest business deals.
2. wide-ranging = covering a wide area 廣泛的
3. in the sense that = way in which a word, sentence, etc is to be understood. 就字面意義來看/從…的角度來看
4. not … until = 直到 ...才
5. base salary = 底薪
6. specific = relating to one particular thing 特定的
7. respective = belonging to each as an individual 個別的
They each excel in their respective fields.
The salesclerks and the teachers got pay rises of 6% and 9% respectively.
店員和教師的工資分別增加百分之六和百分之九。(Yahoo!字典例句)
The A+ certification program was developed by the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to provide an industry-wide means of certifying the competency of computer service technicians. The A+ certified “diploma,” which is granted to those who have attained the level of knowledge and trouble-shooting skills that are needed to provide capable support in the field of personal computers, is similar to other certifications in the computer industry. For example, Novell offers the Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) program to provide the same recognition for network professionals who deal with its NetWare products, and Microsoft has it Microsoft Certified Service Engineer (MCSE) program. The theory behind these certifications is that if you need to have service performed on any of their products, you would(假設) sooner call a technician who has been certified in one of the appropriate certification programs than you would just call the first “expert” in the phone book.
The A+ certification program was created to offer a wide-ranging certification, in the sense that it is intended to certify competency with personal computers from many different makers/vendors. There are two tests required to become A+ certified. You must pass the A+ Core Hardware Service Technician exam, which covers basic computer concepts, hardware troubleshooting, customer service, and hardware upgrading. You must also pass the A+ Operating System Technologies exam, which covers the DOS and Windows operating environments. You don’t have to take the Core Hardware and the Operating System Technologies exams at the same time; you have 90 days from the time you pass one test to pass the second test. The A+ certified “diploma” is not awarded until you’ve passed both tests.
Why Become A+ Certified?
There are several good reasons to get your A+ certification. The CompTIA Candidate’s Information packet lists five major benefits.
1. It demonstrates (= provides/represents) proof of professional achievement.
A+ certification is quickly becoming a status symbol in the computer service industry.
2. It increases your marketability.
A+ certification makes individuals more marketable to potential employers. Also, A+ certified employees may receive a higher base salary, because employers won’t have to spend as much money on vendor-specific training.
3. It provides greater opportunity for advancement in your field.
Most raises and advancements are based on performance. A+ certified employees work faster and more efficiently, thus making them more productive.
4. It is increasingly found as a requirement for some types of advanced training.
A+ certification is recognized by most major hardware vendors, including (but not limited to) IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Apple, and Compaq. Some of these vendors will apply A+ certification toward prerequisites in their own respective certification programs.
5. It raises customer confidence in you and your company’s services.
As the A+ certified technician moniker becomes more well known among computer owners, more of them will realize that the A+ technician is more qualified to work on their computer equipment than a non-certified technician is.
Resource: A+ Complete Study Guide (Deluxe Edition) -- published by SYBEX
(解說)
1. Sooner do sth (than do sth) (fml) rather do sth 寧願做某事
She would sooner resign than take part in such dishonest business deals.
2. wide-ranging = covering a wide area 廣泛的
3. in the sense that = way in which a word, sentence, etc is to be understood. 就字面意義來看/從…的角度來看
4. not … until = 直到 ...才
5. base salary = 底薪
6. specific = relating to one particular thing 特定的
7. respective = belonging to each as an individual 個別的
They each excel in their respective fields.
The salesclerks and the teachers got pay rises of 6% and 9% respectively.
店員和教師的工資分別增加百分之六和百分之九。(Yahoo!字典例句)
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