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CompTIA Aplus Exam environmental impacts Part 1 of 2
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-902 sub-objective 5.2 – Given a scenario with potential environmental impacts, apply the appropriate controls – Part 1 of 2 Click here for more info about our A+ Practice Test Bundle for A+ Exams 220-901 & 220-902 Back to the main 902 ExamNotes page This is Part 1 of 2 of[…] Read more »Published June 15, 2017 in A+ 220-901 & 220-902•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-902 sub-objective 3.6 data destruction & disposal methods
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-902 sub-objective 3.6 – Given a scenario, use appropriate data destruction and disposal methods Click here for more info about our A+ Practice Test Bundle for A+ Exams 220-901 & 220-902 Back to the main 902 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 3.6 3.6 Given a scenario, use appropriate[…] Read more »Published April 7, 2017 in A+ 220-901 & 220-902•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-902 sub-objective 3.5 – Methods for securing mobile devices
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-902 sub-objective 3.5 – Compare and contrast various methods for securing mobile devices Click here for more info about our A+ Practice Test Bundle for A+ Exams 220-901 & 220-902 Back to the main 902 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 3.5 3.5 Compare and contrast various methods for[…] Read more »Published April 3, 2017 in A•A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives
CompTIA Aplus Exam 220-902 sub-objective 3.4 security best practices to secure workstation
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-902 sub-objective 3.4 – Given a scenario, deploy and enforce security best practices to secure a workstation Click here for more info about our A+ Practice Test Bundle for A+ Exams 220-901 & 220-902 Back to the main 902 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 3.4 3.4[…] Read more »Published March 30, 2017 in A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives
CompTIA Aplus Exam 220-902 sub-objective 3.3 basic Windows OS security settings
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-902 sub-objective 3.3 –Compare and contrast differences of basic Windows OS security settings Back to the main 902 ExamNotes page Click here for more info about our A+ Practice Test Bundle for A+ Exams 220-901 & 220-902 Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 3.3 3.3 Compare and contrast differences of[…] Read more »Published March 27, 2017 in A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives
CompTIA Aplus Exam 220-902 sub-objective 3.2 Common prevention methods
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-902 sub-objective 3.2 – Compare and contrast common prevention methods Click here for more info about our A+ Practice Test Bundle for A+ Exams 220-901 & 220-902 Back to the main 902 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 3.2 3.2 Compare and contrast common prevention methods. Physical security Lock doors Mantrap Cable[…] Read more »Published March 20, 2017 in A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•Exam Objectives
CompTIA Aplus Exam 220-902 sub-objective 3.1 security threats and vulnerabilities
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-902 sub-objective 3.1 –Identify common security threats and vulnerabilities Click here for more info about our A+ Practice Test Bundle for A+ Exams 220-901 & 220-902 Back to the main 902 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 3.1 3.1 Identify common security threats and vulnerabilities. Malware Spyware Viruses Worms Trojans Rootkits Ransomware Phishing Spear phishing Spoofing Social engineering Shoulder surfing Zero[…] Read more »Published March 15, 2017 in A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives
CompTIA Aplus Exam 220-902 sub-objective 2.7 mobile device synchronization
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-902 sub-objective 2.7 –Summarize methods and data related to mobile device synchronization Click here for more info about our A+ Practice Test Bundle for A+ Exams 220-901 & 220-902 Back to the main 902 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 2.7 2.7 Summarize methods and data related to[…] Read more »Published March 13, 2017 in A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives
CompTIA Aplus Exam 220-902 sub-objective 2.3 – Identify basic cloud concepts
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-902 sub-objective 2.3 – Identify basic cloud concepts Click here for more info about our A+ Practice Test Bundle for A+ Exams 220-901 & 220-902 Back to the main 902 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 2.3 2.3 Identify basic cloud concepts. SaaS IaaS PaaS Public vs. Private vs. Hybrid vs.[…] Read more »Published March 3, 2017 in A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA
CompTIA Aplus Exam 220-902 objective 2.2 Given a scenario, setup and use client-side virtualization
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-902 sub-objective 2.2 - Given a scenario, setup and use client-side virtualization Click here for more info about our A+ Practice Test Bundle for A+ Exams 220-901 & 220-902 Back to the main 902 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 2.2 2.2 Given a scenario, setup and use[…] Read more »Published March 1, 2017 in A•A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives
CompTIA Aplus Exam 220-902 sub-objective 1.6 use Windows Control Panel utilities
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-902 sub-objective 1.6: Given a scenario, install and configure Windows networking on a client/desktop Click here for more info about our A+ Practice Test Bundle for A+ Exams 220-901 & 220-902 Back to the main 902 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 1.6 1.6 Given a scenario,[…] Read more »Published February 21, 2017 in A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives
CompTIA Aplus Exam 220-902 sub-objective 1-5 Given a scenario Windows Control Panel utilities
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-902 sub-objective 1.5: Given a scenario, use Windows Control Panel utilities Click here for more info about our A+ Practice Test Bundle for A+ Exams 220-901 & 220-902 Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 1.5 1.5 Given a scenario, use Windows Control Panel utilities. > Internet Options Connections Security General Privacy Programs Advanced Display/Display Settings Resolution Color depth Refresh[…] Read more »Published February 2, 2017 in A•A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives
CompTIA Aplus Exam 220-902 use appropriate Microsoft OS features and tools
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-902 sub-objective 1.4: Given a scenario, use appropriate Microsoft operating system features and tools (Part 1/2) Click here for Part 2/2 Back to the main 902 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 1.4: 1.4 Given a scenario, use appropriate Microsoft operating system features and tools. Click here[…] Read more »Published January 18, 2017 in A•A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives
CompTIA “Big 3” Exam Retirement Dates
CompTIA “Big 3” Exam Retirement Dates Article updated 12/26/2022. The CompTIA exam retirement cycle ensures certification for any exam with the "ce" suffix (for continuing education) is valid three years from the date you take your exam if only one exam is required. If two exams are required (as is the case[…] Read more »Published January 14, 2017 in CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA
CompTIA Aplus Exam 220-902 apply Microsoft command line tools
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-902 sub-objective 1.3: Given a scenario, apply appropriate Microsoft command line tools Back to the main 902 ExamNotes page Click here for more info about our A+ Practice Test Bundle for A+ Exams 220-901 & 220-902 Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 1.3: 1.3 Given a scenario, apply appropriate[…] Read more »Published January 9, 2017 in A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives•Learning resources
CompTIA Security plus practice test for the new SY0-501
CompTIA Security+ practice test for SY0-501 Click Here for SY0-501 Practice Tests UPDATE: Click here and learn about the content on the new Security+ SY0-501 This is an exam that will be coming out this year and we are getting ready because we want to release our CertBlaster for Security+ SY0-501 as the exam goes[…] Read more »Published January 8, 2017 in CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives•Security+ SY0-401•Security+ SY0-501
CompTIA Aplus Exam 220-902 sub-objective 1-2 – Given a scenario, install Windows PC operating systems using appropriate methods
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-902 sub-objective 1.2: Given a scenario, install Windows PC operating systems using appropriate methods Back to the main 902 ExamNotes page Click here for more info about our A+ Practice Test Bundle for A+ Exams 220-901 & 220-902 Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 1.2: 1.2 Given a scenario,[…] Read more »Published January 5, 2017 in A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives
CompTIA Aplus Exam 220-902 sub-objective 1-1 Part 2 of 2
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-902 sub-objective 1.1: Compare and contrast various features and requirements of Microsoft Operating Systems (Part 2/2) Click here for Part 1/2 Back to the main 902 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 1.1: 1.1 Compare and contrast various features and requirements of Microsoft Operating Systems (Windows Vista,[…] Read more »Published January 3, 2017 in A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives
Given a scenario, troubleshoot printers with appropriate tools CompTIA A+ Exam
Given a scenario, troubleshoot printers with appropriate tools: CompTIA A+ Exam 220-901 sub-objective 4.6 Back to the main 901 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 4.6: 4.6 Given a scenario, troubleshoot printers with appropriate tools. Click here for more info about our A+ Practice Test Bundle for A+ Exams 220-901[…] Read more »Published December 6, 2016 in A•A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives•Just Added
Given a scenario, troubleshoot and repair common mobile device issues while adhering to the appropriate procedure CompTIA Aplus Exam 220-901 sub-objective 4.5
Given a scenario, troubleshoot and repair common mobile device issues while adhering to the appropriate procedure: CompTIA A+ Exam 220-901 sub-objective 4.5 Back to the main 901 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 4.5: 4.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot and repair common mobile device issues while adhering to the[…] Read more »Published December 1, 2016 in A•A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives•Learning resources
Given a scenario, troubleshoot wired and wireless networks with appropriate tools for CompTIA Aplus Exam sub-objective 4.4
Given a scenario, troubleshoot wired and wireless networks with appropriate tools: CompTIA A+ Exam 220-901 sub-objective 4.4 Back to the main 901 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 4.4: Click here for more info about our A+ Practice Test Bundle for A+ Exams 220-901 & 220-902 4.4 Given a scenario,[…] Read more »Published November 23, 2016 in A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•Exam Objectives•Learning resources
Given a scenario, troubleshoot hard drives and RAID arrays with appropriate tools CompTIA Aplus Exam 220-901 sub-objective 4.2
Given a scenario, troubleshoot hard drives and RAID arrays with appropriate tools: CompTIA A+ Exam 220-901 sub-objective 4.2 Back to the main 901 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 4.2: 4.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot hard drives and RAID arrays with appropriate tools. Click here for more info about[…] Read more »Published November 21, 2016 in A•A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives•Learning resources
What should you expect of a CompTIA Aplus Practice Test?
What should you expect of a CompTIA A+ Practice Test? First is First: The Exam Objectives This includes two “firsts” (can you really have more than one first?): The first commandment in our Ten Commandments to IT Cert Prep. First comes the exam objectives as there can’t be a meaningful A+ practice without first[…] Read more »Published November 14, 2016 in A•A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives•Learning resources
Given a scenario, use appropriate laptop features CompTIA Aplus 220-901 sub-objective 3.2
Given a scenario, use appropriate laptop features: CompTIA A+ 220-901 sub-objective 3.3 Back to the main 901 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 3.3: 3.3 Given a scenario, use appropriate laptop features. > Special function keys - Dual displays - Wireless (on/off) - Cellular (on/off) - Volume settings - Screen brightness - Bluetooth (on/off) -[…] Read more »Published November 9, 2016 in A•A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA
Explain the function of components within the display of a laptop CompTIA A plus 220-901 sub-objective 3.2
Explain the function of components within the display of a laptop: CompTIA A+ 220-901 sub-objective 3.2 Back to the main 901 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 3.2: 3.2 Explain the function of components within the display of a laptop. Types LCD TTL vs. IPS Fluorescent vs. LED backlighting OLED Wi-Fi antenna connector/placement Webcam Microphone Inverter Digitizer Click here for[…] Read more »Published November 3, 2016 in A•A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives•Learning resources
Install and configure laptop hardware and components CompTIA Aplus 220-901 sub-objective 3.1 Part 1 of 2
Install and configure laptop hardware and components: CompTIA A+ 220-901 sub-objective 3.1 – Part 1 of 2 Back to the main 901 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 3.1: 3.1 Install and configure laptop hardware and components. The items in blue font are covered in Part I of this post[…] Read more »Published October 25, 2016 in A•A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives•Learning resources
Given a scenario, use appropriate networking tools CompTIA Aplus 220-901 sub-objective 2.9
Given a scenario, use appropriate networking tools: CompTIA A+ 220-901 sub-objective 2.9 Back to the main 901 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 2.9: 2.9 Given a scenario, use appropriate networking tools. - Crimper - Cable stripper - Multimeter - Tone generator & probe - Cable tester - Loopback plug - Punchdown tool - WiFi analyzer Click here[…] Read more »Published October 19, 2016 in A•A+ 220-901 & 220-902•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives•Learning resources
Compare and contrast architecture devices, their functions, and features CompTIA Aplus 220-901 sub-objective 2.8
Compare and contrast architecture devices, their functions, and features: CompTIA A+ 220-901 sub-objective 2.8 Back to the main 901 ExamNotes page Detailed (and official) description of CompTIA A+ sub-objective 2.8 A+ Sub-objective 2.8: "Compare and contrast network architecture devices, their functions, and features" > Hub > Switch > Router > Access point > Bridge > Modem > Firewall > Patch panel >[…] Read more »Published October 12, 2016 in A•A+ 220-901 & 220-902•A+ Bundle•CertBlaster Test Engine•CompTIA•Exam Objectives•Learning resources
CertBlaster Practice Test CompTIA A plus custom study features
CertBlaster Practice Test Custom Study Features Updated: 02/22-2021 The CertBlaster practice tests follow all best practices in terms of content creation and question formats to prepare you optimally for the CompTIA exams. This is interactive software that records what you are doing in order to A) give you proper practice, B) offer you[…] Read more »Published July 11, 2016 in About Certblaster•CertBlaster Test Engine•Learning resources
The Ten Commandments of IT Cert Prep
The Ten Commandments of IT Cert Prep 1. Thou shalt master the Exam Objectives – This is the Genesis of your prep. You have to make sure you download the Exam Objectives and study them very – very carefully. Whether it is CompTIA, Microsoft, or any other, this document limits the[…] Read more »Published May 19, 2016 in CertBlaster Test Engine
Modified CertBlaster color scheme
Modified CertBlaster color scheme Updated 02/18-2021 Not the Steelers anymore! We have modified the CertBlaster color scheme of the CertBlaster user interface. As much as we love the Steelers, we are abandoning the yellow accent color for a softer green one. The yellow and black solicited some strong reactions. You either loved it[…] Read more »Published February 19, 2016 in CertBlaster Test Engine
How Practice Tests Can Improve Your Chances on Exam Day
How Practice Tests Can Improve Your Chances on Exam Day Updated: 11/17-2021 People have different methods to help them prepare for tests. Some individuals put together flashcards featuring test information, while others enjoy making diagrams to show how the information they are learning is connected. When you are looking for a solid[…] Read more »Published July 16, 2015 in CertBlaster Test Engine
What makes a good IT Certification Practice test
Practice tests come in many different forms Updated: 02/17/2021 Practice tests come in various forms: From a PDF with a long list of questions to sophisticated software that will simulate to complete exam experience. The value of practice tests can be divided in two main attributes: 1) Content and 2) Form. Both are important[…] Read more »Published July 7, 2015 in CertBlaster Test Engine
Why A+, Security+ and Network+ practice tests and others can be useful
Why IT Certification, be it for vendor neutral exams such as CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ or vendor specific such as Microsoft's MCSA and MCSE, is so significant. [caption id="attachment_1496" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Facts and figures about A+, Network+, Security+, MCSE and MCSA.[/caption] Want to see a list of the available CertBlaster practice tests? Click here […] Read more »Published June 4, 2015 in CertBlaster Test Engine
