CompTIA A+ Free Practice Exam (220-1201)

About The Real Exam

CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220‑1201) is the first of two required exams (Core 1 and Core 2) to earn the CompTIA A+ certification, the industry standard for entry‑level IT support roles.

This exam validates candidates’ ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware components, networking technologies, mobile devices, virtualization, and cloud computing environments.

Exam domains

• Mobile devices: 13%
• Networking: 23%
• Hardware: 25%
• Virtualization and cloud computing: 11%
• Hardware and network troubleshooting: 28%

Exam details

• Launch date: March 25, 2025
• Number of questions: up to 90
• Question types: multiple choice (single and multiple response), drag‑and‑drop, performance‑based
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Passing score: 675 (on a scale of 900)
• Recommended experience: 12 months of hands‑on IT support experience
• Languages: English
• Retirement: typically three years after launch (estimated 2028)
• DoD 8140 approved roles: Technical support specialist, system administrator, cyber defense infrastructure support specialist