A+ Practice Exams

220-1201/220-1202

⭐ Most popularBeginnerEntry / FoundationalIT Support Specialist

The industry-standard credential for launching an IT support career. Earned by passing two exams — Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202) — it validates hands-on skills across hardware, networking, mobile devices, virtualization and cloud, operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures.

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Overview

What this certification is and how the exam works.

CompTIA A+ is the foundational, vendor-neutral certification for a career in IT support and help-desk roles. It requires passing two exams: Core 1 (220-1201) covers mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing, and hardware/network troubleshooting; Core 2 (220-1202) covers operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures (including safety, documentation, and professionalism). Each exam has a maximum of 90 questions in 90 minutes, with passing scores of 675/900 (Core 1) and 700/900 (Core 2). A+ emphasizes hands-on, real-world skills across Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iOS, and Android, and is a recognized starting point for technical support careers.

Why should I take the exam?

What this credential does for your career.

1The most widely recognized entry point into IT support, help-desk, and technician roles
2Vendor-neutral and hands-on: teaches practical skills across hardware, operating systems, networking, and security
3A common employer requirement or preference for first IT jobs, and part of the DoD 8140 baseline for some roles
4The recommended foundation before CompTIA Network+ and Security+

Skills measured

What you need to know to pass this exam.

✓Install, configure, and troubleshoot PC hardware: motherboards, CPUs, RAM, storage, power supplies, and peripherals
✓Configure mobile devices and laptops, including displays, components, and synchronization
✓Set up SOHO networks: cabling, wireless standards, IP addressing, ports/protocols, and network devices
✓Explain virtualization and cloud computing models and deploy client-side virtualization
✓Install and configure operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS) and use the command line
✓Apply security best practices: malware detection/removal, authentication, and physical and logical security
✓Troubleshoot hardware, network, operating-system, and application/software problems methodically
✓Follow operational procedures: safety, environmental controls, documentation, change management, and communication
✓Support and secure mobile operating systems (iOS, Android) and their applications
✓Demonstrate professionalism, incident response, and proper handling of prohibited content and PII

About our 220-1201/220-1202 practice exams

Our A+ 220-1201/220-1202 question bank holds 90 exam-style questions with a written explanation on every answer, mapped to the five exam domains published for 220-1201/220-1202, covering Hardware, Mobile Devices & Networking, Virtualization, Cloud & Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating Systems & Software Troubleshooting and Security & Operational Procedures.

Alongside the bank there are two full-length timed exams at the real 90-minute limit and 75% pass mark, plus five topic-based learning tests for working a single domain at a time. The bank includes 2 performance-based tasks, so the interactive formats are not a surprise on exam day. Randomised mock exams are dealt on demand from the full 90-question pool, so you never run out of fresh papers.

Questions: 90
Exam domains: 5
Timed exams: 2
Pass mark: 75%

How our practice content is created

Practice questions are independently developed using the official CompTIA 220-1201/220-1202 exam guide and CompTIA documentation. Each question is checked for alignment with the current exam objectives and reviewed for technical accuracy before publication.

The 220-1201/220-1202 bank cites 1 distinct CompTIA documentation page, and every question links the source it was written against — so you can check any answer at first hand.

Official 220-1201/220-1202 exam guide

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