SP2010 Industry Certification Knowledge Check

1. Please select all CNT Classes you are taking this semester:

• CNT-2300 - PC Hardware and Software (A+) - FRANSKE
• CNT-2311 - Linux - FRANSKE
• CNT-2510 - CCNA1 - FRANSKE
• CNT-2520 - CCNA2 - FRANSKE
• CNT-2530 - CCNA3 - FRANSKE
• CNT-2540 - CCNA4 - FRANSKE
• I'm taking a CNT course not listed here this semester

2. Which certification is a vendor-neutral PC general technician certification?

• Cisco Certified Network Associated (CCNA)
• Linux Professional Institute Certification Level 1 (LPIC-1)
• Cisco Certified Enterprise Network Technician (CCENT)
• CompTIA A Certification

3. How many exams are required to achieve CompTIA A certification?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

4. Which A certification test is most applicable to general PC support personnel?

• EUCIP Technician (Exam 220-601)
• IT Technician (Exam 220-602)
• Remote Support Technician (Exam 220-603)
• Depot Technician (Exam 220-604)

5. Why do certifications exist in the information technology field?

• To make money for testing companies, book companies, training centers and schools
• To restrict entry into the field keeping wages higher and IT workers in demand
• To demonstrate you have the specialized skills needed to work at a certain level in the field
• To allow those that earn the certification to list themselves as an engineer

6. What benefits do certifications give to individuals who hold them? Select all that apply.

• Aid in employability by showing employers what you know
• Make you an expert
• May allow for career advancement or additional salary/bonus
• Guarantee you will get a job

7. What benefits do certifications give employers? Select all that apply.

• Guarantee employees will be good at their jobs
• Provide some assurance that employees will have the basic skills needed
• Provide a way for employers to sort and screen job candidates quickly
• Allow employers to gauge specific skills better than diplomas and degrees

8. What are some disadvantages of certification programs? Select all that apply.

• Qualified job candidates without certifications may be overlooked
• There are not enough different certifications and vendors to choose from
• Hands on skills are difficult to test in the certification process but critical for job performance
• It is possible for someone to pass a certification without fully understanding the material

9. Which of these certifications are focused primarily on networking or security? Select all that apply.

• CompTIA Network
• CompTIA A
• LPIC-1
• CCNA
• CEA-CompTIA DHTI
• MCSA
• CCNP
• CompTIA Linux
• CISSP
• CCIE

10. Which of these certifications are focused primarily on PC or server support and administration? Select all that apply.

• RHCE
• CompTIA Linux
• LPIC-1
• CCDA
• MCSE
• MCSA
• CCVP
• CompTIA A
• MCITP
• CCIE

11. How are most IT certification tests delivered? Select all that apply.

• In training or school classes
• At any authorized testing center
• At certain dates and times for each certification
• At any date and time scheduled in advance