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A+ Core 1 (220-1201): domains and objectives

Core 1 is one of the two exams that make up CompTIA A+. It has 5 domains and 27 objectives. You need 675 on the 100 to 900 scale, from up to 90 questions in 90 minutes. A+ is awarded once you have also passed Core 2 (220-1202).

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Passing score

675

Questions

Up to 90

Time

90 min

Practice here

648

Domain weights

How much of the exam each domain is worth. Domain 1 is free to study here.

  • 1.0 Mobile DevicesFree13%
  • 2.0 Networking23%
  • 3.0 Hardware25%
  • 4.0 Virtualization and Cloud Computing11%
  • 5.0 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting28%

Every Core 1 objective

In CompTIA's wording, so you can hold them against the official objectives document. Each one is a lesson and a quiz in the course.

1.0 Mobile Devices

13% of the exam · free here

Monitor and replace mobile device hardware, compare accessories and connectivity options, and configure mobile network connectivity and application support.

  1. 1.1Given a scenario, monitor mobile device hardware and use appropriate replacement techniques
  2. 1.2Compare and contrast accessories and connectivity options for mobile devices
  3. 1.3Given a scenario, configure basic mobile device network connectivity and provide application support

2.0 Networking

23% of the exam

Ports and protocols, wireless technologies, networked host services, network configuration, networking hardware, SOHO setup, connection and network types, and networking tools.

  1. 2.1Compare and contrast Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports, protocols, and their purposes
  2. 2.2Explain wireless networking technologies
  3. 2.3Summarize services provided by networked hosts
  4. 2.4Explain common network configuration concepts
  5. 2.5Compare and contrast common networking hardware devices
  6. 2.6Given a scenario, configure basic wired/wireless small office/home office (SOHO) networks
  7. 2.7Compare and contrast internet connection types, network types, and their characteristics
  8. 2.8Explain networking tools and their purposes

3.0 Hardware

25% of the exam

Displays, cables and connectors, RAM, storage, motherboards and CPUs, power supplies, and deploying and maintaining printers and multifunction devices.

  1. 3.1Compare and contrast display components and attributes
  2. 3.2Summarize basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes
  3. 3.3Compare and contrast RAM characteristics
  4. 3.4Compare and contrast storage devices
  5. 3.5Given a scenario, install and configure motherboards, central processing units (CPUs), and add-on cards
  6. 3.6Given a scenario, install the appropriate power supply
  7. 3.7Given a scenario, deploy and configure multifunction devices/printers and settings
  8. 3.8Given a scenario, perform appropriate printer maintenance

4.0 Virtualization and Cloud Computing

11% of the exam

Virtualization concepts, hypervisors and containers, and cloud models, services and characteristics.

  1. 4.1Explain virtualization concepts
  2. 4.2Summarize cloud computing concepts

5.0 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

28% of the exam

Troubleshoot motherboards, RAM, CPUs and power, drives and RAID, displays and projectors, mobile devices, networks, and printers.

  1. 5.1Given a scenario, troubleshoot motherboards, RAM, CPUs, and power
  2. 5.2Given a scenario, troubleshoot drive and RAID issues
  3. 5.3Given a scenario, troubleshoot video, projector, and display issues
  4. 5.4Given a scenario, troubleshoot common mobile device issues
  5. 5.5Given a scenario, troubleshoot network issues
  6. 5.6Given a scenario, troubleshoot printer issues

Core 1 questions

  • What score do I need to pass 220-1201?
    675 on a scale of 100 to 900. The exam is up to 90 questions in 90 minutes, a mix of multiple choice and performance-based questions.
  • Do I need to pass Core 2 (220-1202) as well?
    Yes. A+ is awarded once you have passed both cores. You can take them in either order.
  • Is Domain 1 of 220-1201 free to study here?
    Yes. Every lesson, quiz and review in Domain 1 is free with an account, no card needed.

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Mobile Devices, all of it: 72 practice questions with their lessons and reviews.

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