What is the difference between TestOut PC Pro v7 and v6?
The following is a high-level description of what is new in TestOut version 7:
- Increased focus on Linux. Additional bash commands like find, cat, dig, and nano. Also includes antivirus needs, along with patches, backups, and tools for Linux systems.
- Added security concepts including biometric scanning, WPA3 wireless encryption, vishing, and various types of system vulnerabilities.
- Ticketing system navigation including user information, description of problems, severity, escalation, problem-solving, and resolution.
- This significant update will cover up to 410 new objectives in the CompTIA A+ (220-1101 & 220-1102) exams. PC Pro is 100% aligned and helps prepare students to learn key IT operational support concepts and demonstrate their knowledge and skills using scenario-based lab simulations in a networked environment that's optimized for structured learning.
Go here for more information:
TestOut PC Pro version 7 Product Announcement and Product Details
Can my students get access to the pre-release version of TestOut PC Pro v7?
Students are not able to access the pre-release version. This version is intended only for instructors.
How do my students get access to TestOut PC Pro v7?
Once the version is released, you can create a class and associate the new version to the class.
When students are enrolled in the class, they will automatically use the new version.
Go here for more information:
Create a Class (and associate TestOut PC Pro v7)
Edit a Class (and associate TestOut PC Pro v7)
How do I access TestOut PC Pro v7 as an instructor inside CertMaster or as CertMaster Admin?
CertMaster accounts with Administrator rights are the only ones with the ability to designate which product version (or versions) are available for your classes. So, a CertMaster Administrator can choose to delay the adoption of a new product version. Those with instructor rights, however, can still view any course version.
Go here for more information:
How Administrators can update the Product Version in CertMaster
How Instructors can update the Product Version in CertMaster
When will TestOut PC Pro v6 retire? (How long can I keep the old version?)
TestOut PC Pro v6 will have a version retirement starting December 31, 2022.
Go here for more information:
TestOut PC Pro v6 - Version Retirement
When will PC Pro v6 certification exam retire?
PC Pro v6 and PC Pro v7 prepare students for the TestOut PC Pro Certification.
The TestOut PC Pro Certification does not retire when a new version of PC Pro is released.
Go here for more information:
https://w3.testout.com/pro-certifications/pc-pro
When will previous versions of CompTIA A+ exams retire?
CompTIA will retire the 220-1001 and 220-1002 exams on October 20, 2022.
Go here for more information:
CompTIA Exam Development, Launch and Retirement
Can I use PC Pro v7 if I don’t have Windows 11 on computer?
Yes, you can use PC Pro v7 if you do not have Windows 11.
Go here for more information on system requirements:
TestOut CertMaster System Requirements