CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)

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Covers mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing, and hardware/network troubleshooting. Practice with 100 original exam-style questions written across all five current 220-1201 domains, weighted to match the real exam.

100Practice questions

5Exam domains

90 minReal exam length

675/900Real passing score

Exam Info Exam Objectives Practice Exam

Exam code220-1201 (Core 1, V15)

Launch dateMarch 25, 2025

Length of test90 minutes

Number of questionsMaximum of 90 (real exam)

Question typesMultiple choice, drag-and-drop, performance-based

Passing score675 (on a scale of 900)

Recommended experience12 months hands-on IT support

Also requiresCore 2 (220-1202) to earn A+

Official Exam Page →

CompTIA A+ requires passing both Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202) to earn the certification. This page covers Core 1 only. Exam details are accurate as of the 220-1201 V15 release and may change — always confirm current pricing and policies on CompTIA’s official site.

1.0 Mobile Devices

13%

Laptop hardware and components, mobile device accessories and connectivity, mobile OS network connectivity, and mobile device security/synchronization.

2.0 Networking

23%

TCP/UDP ports and protocols, wireless networking technologies, networked host services, network configuration concepts, networking hardware, SOHO network setup, and internet connection types.

3.0 Hardware

25%

Cables and connectors, RAM and storage devices, motherboards/CPUs/add-on cards, power supplies, multifunction devices/printers, and peripheral installation.

4.0 Virtualization and Cloud Computing

11%

Cloud computing concepts (service and deployment models, cloud characteristics) and client-side virtualization (hypervisors, resource requirements, VM use cases).

5.0 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

28%

Troubleshooting motherboards/RAM/CPUs/power, video/display issues, storage drives, mobile devices, printers, and wired/wireless networks — plus the tools used to diagnose each.

View Official Objectives →

Domain weights are current for the 220-1201 (V15) exam released March 2025. CompTIA periodically revises objectives — confirm the current outline on the official page before your exam.

Passing A+ takes two exams.

Core 1 covers hardware, mobile devices, networking, and virtualization/cloud. Core 2 covers operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures — you need both to earn A+.

Practice Core 2 →