CompTIA 220-1201 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CompTIA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam (2026) |
| Exam Number: | 220-1201 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Performance-based questions (PBQs) |
| Related Certifications: | CompTIA A+ Certification CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) |
| Passing Score: | 675 (on a scale of 100-900) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years from date of passing |
| Real Exam Qty: | Maximum 90 questions |
| Exam Price: | $252 USD (subject to change) |
| Available Languages: | Portuguese, English, German, Japanese, Spanish |
| Sample Questions: | CompTIA 220-1201 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Pearson VUE testing centers (in-person and online proctored options available) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: 9-12 months of hands-on experience as a PC or support technician, or completion of CompTIA A+ training course. No strict prerequisites required. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.comptia.org/certifications/a |
CompTIA 220-1201 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting | 26% | - Hardware troubleshooting - Network troubleshooting - Troubleshooting methodology - Common symptoms and root causes - Mobile device troubleshooting - Printers and multifunction devices |
| Topic 2: Virtualization and Cloud Computing | 12% | - Cloud and virtualization troubleshooting - Virtual machine concepts - Cloud connectivity and configuration - Virtualization fundamentals - Cloud concepts and models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) |
| Topic 3: Networking | 20% | - Network hardware and devices - Network troubleshooting - IP addressing and subnetting basics - Network configurations - Network protocols and services - Network connectivity |
| Topic 4: Hardware | 27% | - RAM types and installation - Storage devices (HDD, SSD, NVMe) - Peripheral devices and connections - PC hardware and peripherals - BIOS/UEFI and firmware - Power supplies and connectors - CPU and expansion cards |
| Topic 5: Mobile Devices | 15% | - Mobile device configuration - Cellular connectivity and settings - Mobile device troubleshooting - Mobile device synchronization - Mobile device management (MDM) |
CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 1 Sample Questions:
Which of the following should a company use to implement automatic time synchronization?
- A. DHCP
- B. UTM
- C. AAA
- D. NTP
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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After a data breach, an affected file server is reimaged and must have the data restored. The server array is configured as RAID 6. The technician restoring the data notices that the data transfer is sluggish and restarts the server. After restarting the server, the technician continues the restore process and sees one red LED in the drive array. Which of the following should the technician do next to remediate the issue?
- A. Run a S.M.A.R.T. test
- B. Reconfigure the RAID array
- C. Replace the failed drive
- D. Reinstall the controller drivers
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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An end user reports that their laptop shuts down when they undock it. Even when using a new charging cable, the issue persists. Which of the following should the technician do next?
- A. Try a different charger
- B. Update the drivers
- C. Flash the BIOS
- D. Replace the battery
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Users are complaining that the audio from a presenter is choppy and unintelligible. Which of the following is causing the issue?
- A. Digitizer
- B. Webcam
- C. inverter
- D. Microphone
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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After a laptop display panel was replaced recently, the laptop has had difficulty staying connected to Wi-Fi. Which of the following is most likely causing the issue?
- A. Airplane mode is enabled
- B. The internal antenna has been damaged
- C. The inverter is not connected
- D. The wireless drivers have not been updated
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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