You need to take both tests to be A+
there are two exams to pass
the Core Hardware Exam
and
the Core OS Exam

Chris Beck
MCP
>-----Original Message-----
>Apparently A+ is not just one certification as it is
often presented. There
>are two exams: 220-221 for Core and 220-222 for OS.
According to
>http://www.comptia.com/certificatio...l_information/t
est_pricing.asp?ty
>pe=A, the A+ Certification exam cost is $139 (non-
member). However, the VUE
>testing center (a local community college) says that this
is the cost *per*
>test, not for the A+ certification. Part of the
misunderstanding came from
>the community college in that they told me the test would
be an hour for
>$139. But now they say that the one hour is for 2 tests
with each costing
>$139 for a total of $278.
>
>Do folks really just take one exam for, say, A+ Core
Certification, and then
>take another separate exam for A+ OS Certification to get
what usually just
>gets referred to by the single title of A+
Certification? I figured to be
>A+ Certified meant you had to take BOTH exams.
>
>So is there any way to get a voucher to get the
discounted or member pricing
>on these exams? I'm unemployed now and so figured on
taking the time to do
>some studying and get some certifications but the costs
come smartly out of
>my pocket so obviously I need to be cheap but adequate.
>
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