220-1201: CompTIA A+ Core 1
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About the 220-1201 Exam
Entry-level IT support — hardware, networking, mobile devices, troubleshooting
200 original practice questions for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 certification. Every question includes detailed explanations, scenario-based context, and exam tips. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sourced from CompTIA certification exams.
Who Should Take This Exam?
The 220-1201 is designed for IT professionals with some hands-on experience. 6-12 months of hands-on experience recommended.
Prerequisites: None — entry level
Typical study time: 4-8 weeks of focused study
Exam Quick Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | 220-1201 |
| Title | CompTIA A+ Core 1 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Questions | Up to 90 |
| Pass Score | 675 / 900 |
| Cost | $253 USD |
| Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Validity | 3 years (renewable via CE) |
| Prerequisites | None — entry level |
| Question Types | Multiple choice, Performance-based (PBQ) |
| Official Page | View on CompTIA → |
Exam Domains & Weights
The 220-1201 exam covers 5 domains. Focus your study time based on the weights below — higher-weighted domains have more exam questions.
| Domain | Weight | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Devices | 15% | 30 |
| Networking | 20% | 40 |
| Hardware | 25% | 50 |
| Virtualization and Cloud Computing | 11% | 22 |
| Hardware and Network Troubleshooting | 29% | 58 |
| Total | 100% | 200 |
💡 Study tip: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting carries the most weight (29%) — start there. Virtualization and Cloud Computing has the least (11%), but don’t skip it — exam questions can come from any domain.
Practice Exam — 200 Questions
Prepare for the 220-1201 with our 200-question practice exam covering all 5 exam domains. Every question includes detailed explanations and maps to official exam objectives.
What you get:
- ✅ Exam simulation mode with timer
- ✅ Spaced repetition for weak areas
- ✅ Detailed explanations for every question
- ✅ Progress tracking across domains
- ✅ 20 free questions — no account needed
CompTIA Certification Path
CompTIA certs are vendor-neutral and don’t have a strict hierarchy. Common paths: A+ → Network+ → Security+ for IT careers, or Security+ → CySA+ → CASP+ for security.
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If you’re studying for the 220-1201, you might also be interested in these CompTIA certifications:
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- CNX-001: CompTIA CloudNetX — 200 practice questions
- CS0-003: CompTIA CySA+ — 200 practice questions
Study Tips
- Start with the heaviest domain — focus your time where the exam focuses its questions
- Use our practice exam — try the 20 free questions first to gauge your readiness
- Review explanations — don’t just check if you got it right; read why each answer is correct
- Simulate exam conditions — use the timed exam mode to practice under pressure
- Check the official page — official exam details always have the latest objectives