CompTIA A+ (220-1101) Exam Questions *NEW*

Test Details

Required Exam: A+ Core 1 (220-1101)

Number of Questions: Up to 90

Question Types: Multiple-choice and performance-based

Test Duration: 90 minutes

Recommended Experience: 12 months of hands-on experience in roles such as help desk support technician, desktop support technician, or field service technician

Passing Score: 675 (on a scale of 100–900)

Exam Objectives (Domains)

The following table outlines the domains covered by this exam and their respective weightings:

DomainPercentage of Examination

1.0 Mobile Devices 15%

2.0 Networking 20%

3.0 Hardware 25%

4.0 Virtualization and Cloud Computing 11%

5.0 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting 29%

Total 100%

1.0 Mobile Devices

1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure laptop hardware and components

1.2 Compare and contrast the display components of mobile devices.

1.3 Given a scenario, set up and configure accessories and ports of mobile devices.

1.4 Given a scenario, configure basic mobile-device network connectivity and application support.

2.0 Networking

2.1 Compare and contrast Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports, protocols, and their purposes.

2.2 Compare and contrast common networking hardware.

2.3 Compare and contrast protocols for wireless networking.

2.4 Summarize services provided by networked hosts.

2.5 Given a scenario, install and configure basic wired/wireless small office/home office (SOHO) networks.

2.6 Compare and contrast common network configuration concepts.

2.7 Compare and contrast Internet connection types, network types, and their features.

2.8 Given a scenario, use networking tools.

3.0 Hardware

3.1 Explain basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes.

3.2 Given a scenario, install the appropriate RAM.

3.3 Given a scenario, select and install storage devices.

3.4 Given a scenario, install and configure motherboards, central processing units (CPUs), and add-on cards.

3.5 Given a scenario, install or replace the appropriate power supply

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy and configure multifunction devices/ printers and settings.

3.7 Given a scenario, install and replace printer consumables.

4.0 Virtualization and Cloud Computing

4.1 Summarize cloud-computing concepts.

4.2 Summarize aspects of client-side virtualization.

5.0 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

5.1 Given a scenario, apply the best practice methodology to resolve problems.

5.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU, and power.

5.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot and diagnose problems with storage drives and RAID arrays.

5.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot video, projector, and display issues.

5.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common issues with mobile devices.

5.6 Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve printer issues.

5.7 Given a scenario, troubleshoot problems with wired and wireless networks.