When will the A+ exams covering the 2003 objectives be available?
In the late 3rd to early 4th quarter of 2003 (exact start date to be determined). The 2001 objectives will be retired at this time as well. Can I get certified if I pass one A+ exam covering the 2001 objectives and the other A+ exam covering the 2003 objectives? Yes. If you’ve already passed the existing A+ Core Hardware or A+ Operating System Technologies exam (testing against the 2001 objectives) you can get certified by passing the second exam covering the 2003 objectives. What is the difference between the A+ exams covering the 2003 objectives and the A+ exams covering the 2001 objectives? Changes incorporated in the 2003 Upgrade are not major. The certification content continues to validate important knowledge and skills necessary to competently install, build, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair personal compatible hardware and PC operating systems, including troubleshooting basic network and Internet connectivity, dial-up, DSL, and cable. The 2003 upgrade will also cover
