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CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)

Format
Multiple-choice and performance-based
Time limit
90 minutes
Passing score
675 (on a scale of 100–900)
Examination outline
  • Mobile Devices (13%)
    • Given a scenario, monitor mobile device hardware and use appropriate replacement techniques.
    • Compare and contrast accessories and connectivity options for mobile devices.
    • Given a scenario, configure basic mobile device network connectivity and provide application support.
  • Networking (23%)
    • Compare and contrast TCP and UDP ports, protocols, and their purposes.
    • Explain wireless networking technologies.
    • Summarize services provided by networked hosts.
    • Explain common network configuration concepts.
    • Compare and contrast common networking hardware devices.
    • Given a scenario, configure basic wired/wireless SOHO networks.
    • Compare and contrast internet connection types, network types, and their characteristics.
    • Explain networking tools and their purposes.
  • Hardware (25%)
    • Compare and contrast display components and attributes.
    • Summarize basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes.
    • Compare and contrast RAM characteristics.
    • Compare and contrast storage devices.
    • Given a scenario, install and configure motherboards, CPUs, and add-on cards.
    • Given a scenario, install the appropriate power supply.
    • Given a scenario, deploy and configure multifunction devices/printers and settings.
    • Given a scenario, perform appropriate printer maintenance.
  • Virtualization and Cloud Computing (11%)
    • Explain virtualization concepts.
    • Summarize cloud computing concepts.
  • Hardware and Network Troubleshooting (28%)
    • Given a scenario, troubleshoot motherboards, RAM, CPUs, and power.
    • Given a scenario, troubleshoot drive and RAID issues.
    • Given a scenario, troubleshoot video, projector, and display issues.
    • Given a scenario, troubleshoot common mobile device issues.
    • Given a scenario, troubleshoot network issues.
    • Given a scenario, troubleshoot printer issues.
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