About the CompTIA A+ 220 1101 Certification Exam

The CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) certification exams will verify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:

  • Install, configure, and maintain computer equipment, mobile devices, and software for end users
  • Service components based on customer requirements
  • Understand networking basics and apply basic cybersecurity methods to mitigate threats
  • Properly and safely diagnose, resolve, and document common hardware and software issues
  • Apply troubleshooting skills and provide customer support using appropriate communication skills
  • Understand the basics of scripting, cloud technologies, virtualization, and multi-OS deployments in corporate environments
MAXIMUM QUESTIONS:90
TYPE OF QUESTIONS:Multiple choice and performance based
LENGTH OF TEST: 90 Minutes
PASSING SCORE: 700 on a scale of 100-900

* The retirement dates stated herein are the current dates provided by the respective vendor and can vary.

When preparing for your exam, it is very important that you not only KNOW what domain objectives will be covered on the exam, but that you UNDERSTAND each objective.  Within the Domain Objectives section you will see how each domain is weighted on the exam.  Carefully, review each domain in detail and use the added tools available to assist you in your studies.