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what is studying for the CompTIA A+ exams like ?

i am 16 and just graduated high school and already have registered for a CompTIA A+ certificate class that will be starting 5/14/2025 at Wor-Wic Community college, and i just wanted to get a basic idea of how the course goes and what it’s like

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Patrick’s Answer

Hello dreyden,


Congratulations on your achievements so far!! Your pace in life is very impressive and should not be taken lightly. I recommend two resources for the CompTIA A+ exam which is PocketPrep (a test simulation website) and Mike Myer's CompTIA A+ course on Udemy. Both of these helped me passed a couple of the CompTIA exams with confidence at low costs.

Now it has been a while since I obtained my CompTIA A+ certification, but if I remember correctly, here are a few topics that you will be learning:
i. the different types of cable connectors
ii. the different types of devices
iii. the "correct" way of troubleshooting issues
iv. basic computer operations
v. the different computer components (even down to the motherboard north and south bridge)

Honestly, this is concise and missing a lot of data haha. So I strongly recommend looking at this webpage from CompTIA: https://www.comptia.org/faq/a/what-is-on-the-comptia-a-exam

Good luck with your class and the certification! If I remember correctly, it is two parts, but I strongly recommend it as it helped me get my first IT job after my internship.


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Jordan’s Answer

Hello Dreyden. The A+ course is a pretty comprehensive one about computer functionality, history, and basic troubleshooting. I echo the advice given about using study guides and textbook materials, and would also suggest finding supplemental instructional material in the form of short videos. One such source that really helped me in preparation for the exam was the Professor Messer site; not only did I feel well-equipped by the straightforward video presentations, but the practice quizzes and exams really drove the points home. Also, depending on how you do during testing, you might opt to take your tests (the A+ exam is actually administered via TWO tests, not one) on the same day, one after the other. By signing up for a long test day with both tests together, I was able to prepare fully and get the whole thing over with instead of unnecessarily dragging out my studies. I hope that helps, good luck with everything!
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Elliot’s Answer

Hi Dreyden,

I thought it was pretty straightforward and you may want to supplement your studies and get an up to date Study Guide for the A+ (and study it well), then you should do fine on the exam. I looked up current study guides and got this: the "CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide" and "CompTIA A+ Complete Review Guide" are highly recommended. There's a lot to study in this exam, but I wouldn't say its too difficult. Hit it hard and good luck!

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Tacy’s Answer

To prepare for any certification test, make sure to strengthen your study material with videos. You can find many free resources on YouTube. Simply search for the certification you're aiming for, and you'll discover plenty of videos to complement any paid study materials. Watch these videos on any device with internet access, whether you're in the car, at the beach, or relaxing in your living room. If possible, download the videos to your laptop or phone so you can study even without internet access.
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