Quote Originally Posted by Pinnacle-Project View Post
I agree completely. I think the A+ is an excellent certification to prove entry level skills.
I believe that's true today, but when I did my A+ certification something like 14 years ago, there were actually a lot of BS questions on the exam. One that I missed, that still sticks in my mind to this day, was something like "What is the voltage on the corona wire of a Panasonic laser printer?" I think the correct answer was "Who cares" but that wasn't one of the choices. I once had a job applicant who had an A+ cert who couldn't correctly set the jumper on a CD-ROM drive.

So, I think the current tests are much more relevant, and while CompTIA has caught flack for ending lifetime certs, and requiring periodic retesting, I think that has practical value and is in line with the continuing ed requirements of many professions. My wife doesn't have to retake her nursing exam every few years, but she has a pretty hefty load of courses she has to complete every year to retain her accreditation. I'm encouraging my daughter to consider doing some CompTIA certifications in the summer when her class load is relatively light. I like to see her work toward A+, Security+, and Net+ in addition to her pursuit of a degree.