CompTIA certification practice
Practise CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1201 across all 5 official exam domains — Mobile Devices, Networking, Hardware, Virtualization and Cloud Computing, and more — with original exam-style questions, full explanations, and wrong-answer analysis. CompTIA exams reward broad practical understanding. Courseiva helps you practise IT support, networking, security and troubleshooting concepts with realistic questions and clear answer explanations.
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Key facts for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1201 exam.
Exam cost
$246 USD / ~£200
Duration
90 minutes
Question count
Maximum 90 questions
Passing score
675 / 900
Validity
3 years
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
Online proctored
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Question formats
CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) is the first of two exams required to earn the CompTIA A+ certification. It covers mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualisation, cloud computing, and hardware and network troubleshooting. Passing both Core 1 and Core 2 (220-1202) earns the A+ credential.
Official prerequisite
None
Recommended experience
9–12 months of IT hands-on experience helpful
No prerequisites. Aimed at entry-level candidates. Basic computer literacy assumed.
Should you skip this exam?
A+ is entry-level. If you already work in IT support with 2+ years of experience, move directly to Network+ or Security+.
Courseiva study tip
Core 1 has more hardware content than Core 2. Know RAM types, storage interfaces (NVMe, SATA, M.2), and connector types cold. The PBQ questions often simulate troubleshooting a network or hardware issue.
UK salary range
£22,000–£35,000
US salary range
$35,000–$55,000
Job roles that cite 220-1201
What certification to take next
The 220-1201 exam costs $246 USD.
675 out of 900.
Yes. CompTIA A+ certification requires passing both Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202). Passing only one does not earn the certification, but the passes are counted separately — you can take them in any order.
A+ Core 1 is considered easy to moderate. The hardware content is rote memory (connector types, RAM specs, storage interfaces). The PBQ questions add complexity but are manageable with hands-on practice.
Yes — CompTIA A+ is valid for 3 years. Renew through CompTIA's Continuing Education program or by passing a higher-level CompTIA exam.
A+ is the standard entry credential for help desk, IT support, and desktop technician roles. It is also DoD 8570 approved for IAT Level I positions.
See how 220-1201 stacks up against related certifications.
Practice modes
Choose a mode that matches your current study phase. Use topic practice early on and mock exams closer to your exam date.
All 220-1201 Questions
Browse the full question bank organised by domain and difficulty.
Practice Test
Start a 20-question session with a full explanation after each answer.
Mock Exam
Simulate the real exam with a timed, full-length question set.
Quick 25
A 25-question warm-up — ideal for a short daily study session.
Flashcards
Reinforce key terms, commands, and protocol facts with flashcards.
Domain Practice
Focus exclusively on one exam domain to target your weakest area.
50-Question Set
Mid-length practice set covering all domains.
Exam guide
Start with a short practice session, review each missed answer, then return to the topics that caused mistakes.
CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1201 spans 5 official exam domains (Mobile Devices, Networking, Hardware, and more). Questions test whether you can apply each objective in a realistic scenario, not just recall a definition.
Related practice questions
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Practice directory
Every practice set is a unique selection of questions — numbered tests, domain-focused sessions, and topic-specific quizzes.
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Official blueprint
Target weak areas by practising questions from a single domain. Each domain page shows all questions, difficulty breakdown, and a focused practice session.
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Deep-dive questions
The most-searched 220-1201 questions — each with a detailed explanation, worked example, and full answer breakdown.
Term reference
These terms appear frequently in 220-1201 questions. Understanding them precisely reduces guessing and improves scores.
CPU Socket Types
A CPU socket type is the physical interface on a motherboard that determines which specific processor models can be installed.
Power Supply Units
A power supply unit (PSU) is the hardware component that converts electrical power from a wall outlet into the correct voltages needed to run all the internal components of a computer.
USB Standards
USB Standards define the rules for how devices connect and communicate through Universal Serial Bus ports, including data speed and power delivery.
Network Cabling Standards
Network cabling standards are the official rules and specifications that define how cables used to connect computers and network devices must be built, tested, and installed to ensure reliable communication.
NVMe Storage
NVMe storage is a fast type of solid-state drive that connects directly to a computer's processor using the PCI Express interface, allowing data to move much quicker than older storage technologies.
Motherboard Form Factors
A motherboard form factor is the standardized physical size, shape, mounting hole layout, and connector arrangement that determines what case and power supply a motherboard fits into.
Thunderbolt Technology
Thunderbolt Technology is a high-speed hardware interface that combines data transfer, video output, and power delivery through a single cable, originally developed by Intel and Apple.
Video Connectors
Video connectors are the physical ports and plugs used to transmit video signals from a source device, like a computer, to a display, such as a monitor or projector.
Learn the concepts
18 book-style chapters cover every 220-1201 objective in plain English. Read the theory here, then test it with practice questions.
Chapter 1
Introduction to Hardware Components
12 min read
Chapter 2
Memory, Storage, and Power Supplies
12 min read
Chapter 3
Cables, Connectors, and Ports
12 min read
Chapter 4
Peripherals and Multimedia Devices
12 min read
Chapter 5
Networking Fundamentals and IP Addressing
12 min read
Chapter 6
Network Devices and Topologies
12 min read
Chapter 7
Cabling and Ethernet Standards
12 min read
Chapter 8
Wireless Networking and Standards
12 min read
Free study guide
The Courseiva 220-1201 study guide covers exam format, the official domain blueprint with weights, a structured study plan, and domain-specific tips for each section. Use it alongside practice questions to build both conceptual depth and exam confidence.
Sample questions
Original exam-style questions — not copied from any exam or dump site. Open a question for the full answer breakdown.
After replacing a motherboard, a technician installs Windows but the system will not boot from the SSD. The drive is detected in UEFI. The technician recalls the previous motherboa…
A company uses a Type 1 hypervisor for production servers. A technician needs to migrate a running VM from one host to another without any downtime. Which feature should be used?
A client in a dense urban apartment building wants internet service but cannot install a satellite dish due to HOA rules. They have a phone line but no cable TV outlet. Which conne…
A customer reports that their laptop can connect to the internet via Wi-Fi but cannot access any network shares on the local file server. Other devices on the same network can acce…
A small office has an all-in-one printer that supports scanning to email, but users report that scanned documents are not being delivered. The printer's network settings show a val…
A user reports that they cannot access a website hosted on a remote server. The technician finds that the firewall allows HTTP and HTTPS traffic, but the website uses a non-standar…
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