Free Practice Questions for CompTIA A+ Core 1 Certification
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- 7 Oct 2026
- Question bank created:
- 7 Oct 2026
- Question bank last updated:
- 9 Oct 2026
Study with 345 exam-style practice questions designed to help you prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 1. All questions are aligned with the latest exam guide and include detailed explanations to help you master the material.
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Key information about CompTIA A+ Core 1
- Multiple choice
- Ordering
- Matching
English, German, and Japanese
Usually three years after launch (estimated 2028)
March 25, 2025
V15; Core 1 and Core 2 exams must be taken from the same version, no mixing allowed
A+ Core 1: 675 (on a scale of 900)
90 minutes
220-1201 (Core 1)
Maximum of 90 per exam, including multiple-choice (single and multiple response), drag-and-drop, and performance-based questions
12 months of hands-on experience in an IT support specialist job role
Technical support specialist, system administrator, and cyber defense infrastructure support specialist
Exam Topics & Skills Assessed
Skills measured (from the official study guide)
1: Mobile Devices
1.1: Given a scenario, monitor mobile device hardware and use appropriate replacement techniques.
1.2: Compare and contrast accessories and connectivity options for mobile devices.
1.3: Given a scenario, configure basic mobile device network connectivity and provide application support.
2: Networking
2.1: Compare and contrast Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports, protocols, and their purposes.
2.2: Explain wireless networking technologies.
2.3: Summarize services provided by networked hosts.
2.4: Explain common network configuration concepts.
2.5: Compare and contrast common networking hardware devices.
2.6: Given a scenario, configure basic wired/wireless small office/home office (SOHO) networks.
2.7: Compare and contrast internet connection types, network types, and their characteristics.
2.8: Explain networking tools and their purposes.
3: Hardware
3.1: Compare and contrast display components and attributes.
3.2: Summarize basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes.
3.3: Compare and contrast RAM characteristics.
3.4: Compare and contrast storage devices.
3.5: Given a scenario, install and configure motherboards, central processing units (CPUs), and add-on cards.
3.6: Given a scenario, install the appropriate power supply.
3.7: Given a scenario, deploy and configure multifunction devices/printers and settings.
3.8: Given a scenario, perform appropriate printer maintenance.
4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
4.1: Explain virtualization concepts.
4.2: Summarize cloud computing concepts.
5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
5.1: Given a scenario, troubleshoot motherboards, RAM, CPUs, and power.
5.2: Given a scenario, troubleshoot drive and RAID issues.
5.3: Given a scenario, troubleshoot video, projector, and display issues.
5.4: Given a scenario, troubleshoot common mobile device issues.
5.5: Given a scenario, troubleshoot network issues.
5.6: Given a scenario, troubleshoot printer issues.
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