220-1201
CompTIA A+ 220-1201 (Core 1) Exam Prep
Comprehensive practice questions and study materials from Wiley. Build confidence with adaptive learning and domain-specific analytics.
220-1201
Comprehensive practice questions and study materials from Wiley. Build confidence with adaptive learning and domain-specific analytics.
Exam Domains
Master every domain to maximize your exam score
Laptop hardware, mobile device types, connectivity
TCP/IP, ports, protocols, network devices
Components, printers, storage devices
Cloud concepts, virtual machines, containers
Best practices, troubleshooting methodology
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A+ 220-1201 (Core 1) has a maximum of 90 questions, including multiple-choice and performance-based questions (PBQs). You have 90 minutes.
You need a score of 675 on a scale of 100–900 to pass A+ Core 1 (220-1201).
CompTIA states the U.S. retail price is $253 per A+ exam voucher (Core 1 or Core 2). Since A+ requires passing both Core 1 and Core 2, the total retail exam-voucher cost is $506 (before any discounts/bundles).
Core 1 covers five domains: Mobile Devices (15%), Networking (20%), Hardware (25%), Virtualization & Cloud Computing (11%), and Hardware & Network Troubleshooting (29%).
There are no mandatory prerequisites. A+ is designed as an entry-level certification; CompTIA commonly recommends about 9–12 months of hands-on IT support experience (or equivalent prep).
Yes. You must pass both 220-1201 (Core 1) and 220-1202 (Core 2) to earn the CompTIA A+ certification.
A+ is in CompTIA’s CE program (three-year renewal cycle). CompTIA lists CE fees totaling $75 over the three-year period for A+.
A+ is widely recognized for entry-level IT roles and validates foundational support skills across hardware, networking, operating systems, and security. Whether it is “worth it” depends on your role goals, but it remains a common baseline credential for help desk and desktop support paths.
Your $250–$265 (approx.) exam fee deserves the best preparation.
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