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Wahts the passing mark anyway, i don't get it, what does 460/900 mean, i
went to a test center, and the guy said a pass is 80 percent

"A+ exams consist of two exams and both tests are administered in an
adaptive format. Each test consists of 80 questions and are scored on a
scale of 100 - 900. The minimum passing score for the A+ Core Hardware exam
is 467 and the minimum passing score for the A+ OS Technologies exam is 469.
Ninety minutes are allowed to complete each exam. "
http://www.comptia.com/certification/A/general_info.asp

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Frederic
MCP, IT Project+, i-Net+, CIWA, A+
member of: CompTIA-ITPRO, HDI, IETF
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"John" <> wrote in message
news:Xns9433B1779D424Johnhotmailcom@66.185.95.104. ..
> Wahts the passing mark anyway, i don't get it, what does 460/900 mean, i
> went to a test center, and the guy said a pass is 80 percent

i heard they don't offer adaptive anymore, whats the passing for linear,
like, how many am i allowed to get wrong outta 80?

The A+ 2003 upgrade is in traditional format with 90 questions but it will
be available only after November 26.
http://www.comptia.com/certification/A/upgrade.asp

A+ 2003 Core Hardware: 220-221, 20-30 questions, 30 min, passing score 596
on 1300 scale
http://www.cramsession.com/certifica...tia/a-2003.asp

A+ 2003 OS Technologies: 220-222, 20-30 questions, 30 min, passing score 596
on 1300 scale
http://www.cramsession.com/certifica...chnologies.asp

I think you shouldn't focus on the passing score. Keep the good work, study
until you feel very comfortable with the subject. try some practice tests
and go for it.

An other reason why you shouldn't focus on the passing score is that
Microsoft didn't provide score last year. It are implementing new score
system this year but it weird. the passing score is 700 for all exams and
the maximum score depends on the complexity of the subject
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/m...procedures.asp

Don't forget that you are not studying to pass an exam. You are studying to
be viewed as an expert once you'll be certified. If you're not comfortable
with the matter, your employer may doubt the value of the certification

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Frederic
MCP, IT Project+, i-Net+, CIWA, A+
member of: CompTIA-ITPRO, HDI, IETF
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"John" <> wrote in message
news:Xns9433BAEE7BBF7Johnhotmailcom@66.185.95.104. ..
> i heard they don't offer adaptive anymore, whats the passing for linear,
> like, how many am i allowed to get wrong outta 80?