CompTIA Certification

A+ Study Guide

Comprehensive study materials for CompTIA A+ exams 220-1101 & 220-1102

Core 1 (1101) Core 2 (1102) Practice Tests

Exam Overview

The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT.

Core 1 (220-1101)

Mobile Devices, Networking, Hardware, Virtualization and Cloud Computing, Hardware and Network Troubleshooting.

Core 2 (220-1102)

Operating Systems, Security, Software Troubleshooting, Operational Procedures.

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Core 1 (220-1101)

Hardware, networking, mobile devices, and troubleshooting for the first A+ exam.

Mobile Devices (15%)

  • Laptop hardware components
  • Mobile device types and accessories
  • Network connectivity for mobile devices
  • Mobile device synchronization

Networking (20%)

  • TCP/IP and networking protocols
  • Router and switch configuration
  • Wireless networking standards
  • Network troubleshooting tools

Hardware (25%)

  • RAM types and specifications
  • Storage devices and technologies
  • Motherboards and expansion cards
  • Power supplies and cooling

Virtualization (11%)

  • Hypervisor types (Type 1 vs Type 2)
  • Virtual machine requirements
  • Cloud computing concepts
  • Resource allocation for VMs

Hardware Troubleshooting (29%)

  • POST and boot issues
  • Storage device failures
  • Display and video problems
  • Mobile device issues

Core 2 (220-1102)

Operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures.

Operating Systems (31%)

  • Windows, macOS, and Linux basics
  • Command line tools and utilities
  • Disk management and filesystems
  • OS installation and upgrades

Security (25%)

  • Physical security measures
  • Logical security concepts
  • Malware detection and removal
  • Security best practices

Software Troubleshooting (22%)

  • Windows OS problems
  • Security troubleshooting
  • Malware removal procedures
  • Mobile OS issues

Operational Procedures (22%)

  • Documentation best practices
  • Change management processes
  • Disaster prevention and recovery
  • Safety procedures

Practice Tests

Test your knowledge with these practice questions covering both Core 1 and Core 2 exam objectives.

Core 1 (220-1101) Practice

Core 2 (220-1102) Practice

Study Resources

Recommended materials and tools to help you prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification exams.

Official Study Guide

CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) Certification Study Guide

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Video Courses

Comprehensive video training from Professor Messer and other trusted sources

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Practice Exams

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