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CompTIA A+ 220-1201 and 220-1202

A complete CompTIA A+ track for entry-level IT support learners preparing for Core 1 220-1201 and Core 2 220-1202.

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Exam facts

Exam code

A+

Questions

Maximum of 90 questions per exam

Duration

90 minutes per exam

Format

Multiple-choice, multiple-response, drag-and-drop, and performance-based questions

Passing score

675 for Core 1 220-1201 and 700 for Core 2 220-1202 on a 100-900 scale

Recommended experience

12 months of hands-on experience in an IT support specialist job role

CertVector bank: 714 managed questions.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Last reviewed: May 29, 2026

A+ Core 1 and Core 2 domains

220-1201 1.0

Core 1: Mobile Devices

13%

Laptop hardware, displays, cameras, microphones, batteries, docking stations, mobile accessories, wireless connections, mobile device synchronization, and mobile device support scenarios.

220-1201 2.0

Core 1: Networking

23%

Ports, protocols, IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, cabling, connectors, network hardware, wireless standards, SOHO configuration, network services, and connectivity basics.

220-1201 3.0

Core 1: Hardware

25%

Motherboards, CPUs, RAM, storage, power supplies, cables, connectors, peripherals, displays, printers, multifunction devices, consumables, and component replacement decisions.

220-1201 4.0

Core 1: Virtualization and Cloud Computing

11%

Cloud service models, common cloud characteristics, hosted resources, virtual machines, client-side virtualization, resource requirements, snapshots, networking, and security considerations.

220-1201 5.0

Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

28%

Troubleshooting PCs, mobile devices, storage, displays, printers, wired networks, wireless networks, connectivity symptoms, hardware failures, and practical technician next steps.

220-1202 1.0

Core 2: Operating Systems

28%

Windows editions and installation, Windows tools, command-line utilities, macOS and Linux basics, OS features, networking settings, cloud productivity tools, and operating system management.

220-1202 2.0

Core 2: Security

28%

Physical security, logical security, authentication, authorization, encryption, malware, social engineering, browser security, wireless security, workstation hardening, mobile device security, and data destruction.

220-1202 3.0

Core 2: Software Troubleshooting

23%

Troubleshooting Windows, applications, mobile operating systems, mobile apps, security symptoms, malware infections, performance problems, startup problems, and structured remediation.

220-1202 4.0

Core 2: Operational Procedures

21%

Documentation, change management, disaster recovery, backups, safety, environmental controls, communication, professionalism, scripting basics, remote access, licensing, policies, and support workflow.

Public demo

CompTIA A+ demo scenario

This is an original sample format preview. It is not pulled from the live question bank.

A workstation can open websites by IP address but not by domain name. Other network access works. What should the technician check first?

A. DNS client settings and resolver reachability
B. The monitor refresh rate
C. The printer fuser assembly
D. The laptop battery cycle count
Show answer and rationale

Answer: A

Successful IP connectivity with failed name resolution points first to DNS settings, resolver reachability, or DNS records.

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How CertVector prepares you

Start with device, networking, and hardware drills, then work through operating system, security, software troubleshooting, and support procedure scenarios until the two-exam workflow feels predictable.