CompTIA’s CDIA+ exam 225-020, “Certified Document Imaging Architect,” is the only exam required to achieve the CDIA+ certification. It is meant for mid to high-level IT professionals involved in the document management industry and has no prerequisites. CompTIA does recommend holding a Network+ or Project+ title, though. CompTIA says this exam is for those “who possess critical knowledge of technologies used to plan, design and specify a document imaging/management system.”

This exam is moderately difficult. It may be taken from Pearson Vue or Thomson Prometric. In terms of cost: “Prices of CompTIA exams vary, depending upon the country you are taking the test in and your membership status.
In the US, prices range from $93 USD to $225 USD.

The passing score is 700 on a scale of 100 to 900. This exam is multiple choice, consisting of 85 questions, and has a duration of 90 minutes for those from predominantly English speaking countries, and 120 minutes for those from other countries.

The topics covered by this exam include:

• Gather Business Requirements
• Analyze Business Process
• Recommended Solution
• Design Solution
• Plan for the Implementation