IT Certification Blog

As its name indicates, the CertBlaster Certification Blog is dedicated to IT certification. Issues covered include the value of the various certification tracks, their characteristics and what it will take for you to succeed on exam day. This blog focuses mainly on exam-taking strategies and practice tests for CompTIA A+; Network+; Security+ and Linux+ as well as the Microsoft Certified MCSE & MCSA tracks.

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Are Comptia Test Like The Practice Exams

“`html Are CompTIA Tests Like The Practice Exams? Similarities Between CompTIA Tests and Practice Exams Differences Between CompTIA Tests and Practice Exams Benefits of Taking Practice Exams Tips for Using Practice Exams Effectively Are CompTIA Tests Like The Practice Exams?...

Do I Need Comptia Network+ Before Security+

The Importance of CompTIA Network+ Do I Need CompTIA Network+ Before Security+? Benefits of Earning CompTIA Network+ First Starting Directly with CompTIA Security+ Final Thoughts Do I Need Comptia Network+ Before Security+ For IT professionals looking to strengthen their foundation...

Do I Need Comptia A+ Before Network+

Introduction Understanding CompTIA Certifications CompTIA A+ Overview CompTIA Network+ Overview Benefits of Getting CompTIA A+ First Situations When You Can Skip CompTIA A+ Industry Perspective and Trends Conclusion In the realm of IT certifications, making the right choice can set...

Can I Get A Job With Comptia Network+

Introduction Understanding CompTIA Network+ Job Opportunities with CompTIA Network+ How CompTIA Network+ Boosts Your Career Preparing for CompTIA Network+ Conclusion Can I Get A Job With Comptia Network+ As the digital world continues to expand, the demand for skilled IT...

What Jobs Can I Get With A Comptia Network+ Certification

Are you considering earning a CompTIA Network+ Certification and wondering what career paths it could open for you? This credential is highly regarded in the IT industry and can pave the way for numerous opportunities in networking and cybersecurity. Read...

What Is The Latest Comptia Network+ Exam

Introduction Understanding the CompTIA Network+ Certification What is the Latest CompTIA Network+ Exam? Exam Format and Content Study Resources and Tips Conclusion In the ever-evolving field of information technology, staying updated with the latest certifications is crucial for career advancement....

The Difference Between the A+ 220-1201 & 220-1101 Exam Objectives

If you’d rather listen to this blog post, below is a podcast summarizing the differences between the A+ 220-1201 & 220-1101 Exam Objectives: Comparing the A+ 220-1201 objectives to the domains of the previous CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) exam,...

The Difference Between the A+ 220-1202 & 220-1102 Exam Objectives

If you’d rather listen to this blog post, below is a podcast summarizing the differences between the A+ 220-1202 & 220-1102 Exam Objectives: Here, we are comparing the CompTIA A+ Core 2 exam objectives for A+ 220-1102 and the newer...

How to land your first IT job with A+ certification

How to land your first IT job with A+ certification This is a true story that actually happened to someone that we’ll call Jim here to protect his identity. About a month ago, Jim started hunting for entry-level IT gigs...

The difference between New Network+ N10-009 and N10-008

As technology advances rapidly, the certifications linked to it also change quickly. This is exactly what’s happening with CompTIA’s Network+ certification. This year, CompTIA released an updated version of the Network+, which is now the N10-009. If you’d rather listen...

Exploring the Differences Between The CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 And SY0-701

The CompTIA Security+ certification is recognized globally as the standard for fundamental cybersecurity knowledge. It is recommended as an essential first step for IT security professionals and mandatory for many employees and contractors of the US Department of Defense. The...

dti Publishing and CertNexus Partner to Better Prepare Candidates for CertNexus Exams

dti Publishing has developed its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) exam simulator on the CertBlaster platform mapping to CertNexus’ Certified AI Practitioner (CAIP exam). CertNexus, the leading provider of vendor-neutral, emerging tech certifications and micro-credentials, has partnered with dti Publishing to...

AI Math for Programmers

Is the math needed by programmers to succeed in AI a surmountable challenge? Many programmers worry that they “can’t do math” and so feel they can’t qualify to work in AI. Often this is a misconception. The analytical skills required...

How ChatGPT can cut your debugging time

Ever found yourself tangled in the web of bugs and glitches in your code? Fear not, for the power of debugging is here to save the day! Debugging, the art of uncovering and squashing those pesky coding errors, is an...

What are the best job opportunities in AI?

What are the best job opportunities in AI? Well, who better to ask than AI itself? We thought it could be a fun experiment to compare and contrast language model results, so we asked both Bard and ChatGPT this exact...

Salary ranges five IT positions 2022

Salary ranges for five popular IT positions in 2022 Last year we provided some insights into the salaries of some IT professionals in 2021. The Median Salaries for IT Pros is now $101,323 a 2023 Salary Survey by Research &...

Top Five Cybersecurity Challenges

Top Five Cybersecurity Challenges Before trying to identify the top five cybersecurity challenges, let’s take a quick look at the growth of cybersecurity spending over the last decade and some. According to the report “Cybersecurity Market Report, Q2 2021” by...

Preparing for your professional IT exam

Preparing for your professional IT exam Preparing for a professional information technology certification exam can be a challenging task, but with the right approach, you can significantly increase your chances of success. Here are some tips on how to best...

A plus 220-1101 – Exam Objective 5.7

A+ Exam Objective 5.7 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wired and wireless network problems. To go back to the table of content for Main domain 5.0, click here. Welcome to ExamNotes by CertBlaster! Today we will look at the connectivity...

A plus 220-1101 – Exam Objective 5.6

A+ Exam Objective 5.6 Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve printer issues. To go back to the table of content for Main domain 5.0, click here. Alright, let’s get this A+ sub-objective 5.6 material out of the way by addressing...

A plus 220-1101 – Exam Objective 5.5

A+ Exam Objective 5.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common issues with mobile To go back to the table of content for Main domain 5.0, click here. Welcome to our A+ Study Guide. This installment covers A+ Exam Objective 5.5 “Given...

A plus 220-1101 – Exam Objective 5.4

A+ Exam Objective 5.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot video, projector, and display issues. To go back to the table of content for Main domain 5.0, click here. This installment of our A+ study guide covers A+ 220-1101 exam sub-objective 5.4...

A plus 220-1101 – Exam Objective 5.3

A+ Exam Objective 5.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot and diagnose problems with storage drives and RAID arrays. To go back to the table of content for Main Domain 5.0, click here. This edition of ExamNotes explores the support issues that...

A plus 220-1101 – Exam Objective 5.2

A+ Exam Objective 5.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPUs, and power. Welcome to ExamNotes by CertBlaster! Moving right along, we’re at the second out of seven subdomains in Main Domains 5.0, which is the last...

A plus 220-1101 – Exam Objective 5.1

A+ Exam Objective 5.1 Given a scenario, use the best practice methodology to resolve problems. To go back to the table of content for Main domain 5.0, click here. In this section, we will break down the best practice methodology...

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