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Current V15 Core 1 exam covering mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing, and hardware/network troubleshooting.
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About this exam
CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) is the V15 hardware and networking exam required for A+ certification.
Who should take this exam
Aspiring IT support specialists, help desk technicians, field service technicians, and desktop support analysts beginning an IT career.
Career benefits
A+ is a widely recognized starting credential for IT support roles.
How to prepare
Study the official V15 objectives and practice hands-on troubleshooting across all five weighted domains.
Quick facts
Exam costUSD $253 (single voucher; pricing varies by region)
Valid for3 years from certification; renewable through CompTIA continuing education.
Length90 minutes
Questions on exam90
Passing score675 on a scale of 100-900
FormatUp to 90 multiple-choice and performance-based questions
Practice questions200
Objectives5
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What's covered
1. Mobile Devices
13%Install and configure current laptop hardware and components; compare mobile-device display components, accessories, ports, connectivity, synchronization, and support features.
2. Networking
23%Explain current TCP/IP, ports and protocols, wireless standards, network services and devices, addressing, SOHO networking, internet connection types, cabling, and network tools.
3. Hardware
25%Identify, install, configure, and compare current cables, connectors, storage, RAM, motherboards, CPUs, power, cooling, peripherals, custom PCs, and printers.
4. Virtualization and Cloud Computing
11%Explain cloud models and services, shared resources, metering, multitenancy, elasticity, availability, desktop virtualization, hypervisors, and virtual-machine requirements.
5. Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
28%Given scenarios, diagnose and resolve current PC, storage, RAID, display, mobile-device, printer, wired-network, and wireless-network problems using appropriate tools and safe methods.
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