Exam objectives
220-1201CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam objectives
The published blueprint is the contract: the exam can only test what is on this list. Domains carry their official weightings, and objectives with a practice page link straight to questions written for that objective.
Titles and weightings from the official objectives. CompTIA exam page ↗
Mobile Devices
13%of exam- 1.1 Given a scenario, monitor mobile device hardware and use appropriate replacement techniques.Practice
- 1.2 Compare and contrast accessories and connectivity options for mobile devices.Practice
- 1.3 Given a scenario, configure basic mobile device network connectivity and provide application support.Practice
Networking
23%of exam- 2.1 Compare and contrast Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports, protocols, and their purposes.Practice
- 2.2 Explain wireless networking technologies.Practice
- 2.3 Summarize services provided by networked hosts.Practice
- 2.4 Explain common network configuration concepts.Practice
- 2.5 Compare and contrast common networking hardware devices.Practice
- 2.6 Given a scenario, configure basic wired/wireless small office/home office (SOHO) networks.Practice
- 2.7 Compare and contrast internet connection types, network types, and their characteristics.Practice
- 2.8 Explain networking tools and their purposes.Practice
Hardware
25%of exam- 3.1 Compare and contrast display components and attributes.Practice
- 3.2 Summarize basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes.Practice
- 3.3 Compare and contrast RAM characteristics.Practice
- 3.4 Compare and contrast storage devices.Practice
- 3.5 Given a scenario, install and configure motherboards, central processing units (CPUs), and add-on cards.Practice
- 3.6 Given a scenario, install the appropriate power supply.Practice
- 3.7 Given a scenario, deploy and configure multifunction devices/printers and settings.Practice
- 3.8 Given a scenario, perform appropriate printer maintenance.Practice
Virtualization and Cloud Computing
11%of examHardware and Network Troubleshooting
28%of exam- 5.1 Given a scenario, troubleshoot motherboards, RAM, CPUs, and power.Practice
- 5.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot drive and RAID issues.Practice
- 5.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot video, projector, and display issues.Practice
- 5.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common mobile device issues.Practice
- 5.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot network issues.Practice
- 5.6 Given a scenario, troubleshoot printer issues.Practice
Objectives marked Practice open a page of original questions written for that objective, each with a full explanation cited to CompTIA documentation.
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