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Free 220-1101 practice test — 896+ 220-1101 practice questions with detailed explanations across all 5 official 220-1101 exam domains. Every set is scored and drawn from the live question bank — so you practise exactly what the exam tests, not outdated dumps.
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This free 220-1101 practice test mirrors the structure and difficulty of the real CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1101 exam. Every question is written against the official 2026 exam blueprint published by CompTIA, ensuring you practise exactly what the exam tests — not last year's objectives.
The 220-1101 blueprint is divided into 5weighted domains. Questions on this page are distributed proportionally across each domain, so the mix you see here reflects the same weighting you'll face on exam day. High-weight domains like Hardware and Network Troubleshooting and Hardware contribute the most questions, meaning focused practice on these areas gives you the highest return on study time.
220-1101 Exam Blueprint — 5 Domains
Mobile Devices
Networking
Hardware
Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
59 numbered sets, 5 domain question banks, and targeted sessions — every page is a unique set of questions.
Each chapter page covers one topic in depth — theory, key concepts, and focused practice questions. Use these to close knowledge gaps before returning to full practice tests.
Getting the most from practice questions requires more than just clicking through answers. Here is the study method used by candidates who pass 220-1101 on their first attempt:
Answer before revealing
Read each 220-1101 question fully, eliminate obviously wrong choices, then commit to an answer before clicking to reveal. This active recall process is what builds lasting knowledge.
Read every explanation
Even when you answer correctly, read the full explanation. Knowing WHY the right answer is correct — and why the distractors are wrong — is what separates a 750 score from a 900 score.
Track weak domains
Note which 220-1101 domains you get wrong most often. Then do a targeted 20-30 question session focused only on that domain until your accuracy improves.
Simulate exam pacing
The real 220-1101 gives you roughly 1 minutes per question. Use the 60 or 120-question sessions to practise hitting that pace comfortably.
Most candidates who pass 220-1101 on their first attempt report doing between 400 and 800 practice questions over 4–8 weeks of preparation. With 896+ questions in the Courseiva bank, you have more than enough material to build that repetition without seeing the same question twice.
Answer each question to reveal the full explanation and correct answer. This starter set is drawn from all 5 exam domains in blueprint proportion. Use the session selector to start a longer focused practice run.
A user's Android tablet is running low on internal storage. A microSD card has been inserted and formatted as portable storage. The user wants to move some applications to the microSD card to free up space, but the 'Move to SD card' option is grayed out for many apps. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason for this?
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A user reports that their Android smartphone can make and receive phone calls, but cannot send or receive text messages (SMS/MMS) after a recent operating system update. The user has verified that the mobile data connection is working, and the messaging app is not blocked. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?
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A user's Android smartphone will not charge when plugged into the wall charger. The technician has already verified the charger and cable work with another phone, cleaned the charging port with compressed air, and performed a soft reset. Which of the following should the technician try NEXT?
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A user reports that their laptop cannot access the internet but can still access shared files on the local network. The technician runs ipconfig and sees an IP address of 169.254.15.32. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?
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A technician sets up a small office network. The router is configured with DHCP providing addresses in the 192.168.1.0/24 range. A new employee's laptop obtains an IP address of 192.168.1.50, subnet mask 255.255.255.0, and default gateway 192.168.1.1. The laptop can ping other local workstations and the router (192.168.1.1), but cannot access any external websites by domain name or IP address. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?
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A network administrator is setting up a wired network for a small office that has 25 workstations, 2 file servers, and a router with 4 LAN ports. The office uses IP-based printers and VoIP phones. The administrator wants to minimize broadcast traffic and improve network performance by separating the workstations from the servers and printers. Which of the following is the BEST solution?
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A user connects a laptop to a hotel's wired Ethernet port. The laptop obtains an IP address of 169.254.15.32 and cannot access the internet. Other guests' laptops on the same hotel network work without issue. The technician has verified that the laptop's network adapter is enabled, the driver is up to date, and that the Ethernet cable is securely connected. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?
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A technician is building a new desktop computer. After installing a SATA SSD, the system powers on but the drive does not appear in the BIOS. The SATA data cable is securely connected to both the drive and the motherboard. Which of the following should the technician check FIRST?
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A technician is upgrading a desktop PC with a new high-end graphics card. The card requires two 8-pin PCIe power connectors. The power supply unit (PSU) has two 6+2 pin PCIe cables. After installing the card and connecting both cables, the system powers on, all fans spin, but there is no display output from the graphics card. The technician has verified the card is fully seated in the PCIe slot, the monitor is connected to the card's output, and the monitor works with another computer. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
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A technician is building a new workstation with a high-end graphics card. The power supply is 650W 80+ Gold. The system boots and runs normally for basic tasks, but when the user launches a 3D rendering application, the computer shuts down immediately. The technician checks the GPU temperature and it stays below 70°C. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
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A technician is building a new desktop computer with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU and a B450 chipset motherboard. The system powers on, case fans spin, and the CPU fan spins, but there is no display output and no POST beeps. The motherboard's CPU debug LED remains lit. The technician has already reseated the CPU (no bent pins), verified the RAM is compatible and seated correctly, and tested the power supply with a multimeter (voltages within spec). Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
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A technician is installing a new CPU on a compatible motherboard. After placing the CPU in the socket, the technician installs the heatsink and fan, connects the fan header to the motherboard, and powers on the system. The system powers on (fans spin, LEDs light) but immediately shuts down after about 3 seconds. Which of the following should the technician check FIRST?
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A small e-commerce company hosts its website on a public cloud IaaS platform. During a promotional sale, traffic increases dramatically. The cloud platform automatically provisions additional virtual machines within minutes to handle the load. The company only pays for the additional resources used during that time. Which essential cloud characteristic does this scenario BEST demonstrate?
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A business uses a cloud service that automatically increases the number of virtual servers during peak traffic hours and decreases them during low usage, all without manual intervention. The policy is predefined in the cloud management console. This scenario best exemplifies which characteristic of cloud computing?
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A technician is troubleshooting a desktop computer that powers on (fans spin, lights turn on) but the monitor displays 'No Signal'. The technician has already verified that the monitor works on another computer and has reseated the RAM and the discrete GPU. The motherboard has integrated graphics. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?
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A technician notices a constant high-pitched whine coming from the power supply area of a desktop computer. The computer boots and operates normally under all workloads. The technician has already checked that all fans are free of obstructions and that no cables are touching the fan blades. Which of the following components is most likely causing the noise?
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A user reports that the network printer in the office is no longer accessible from any workstation after an overnight power outage. The printer has a static IP address of 192.168.1.50. The technician checks the printer and sees it is powered on, the network cable is connected, and the link light on both the printer and the switch port is solid. The technician pings 192.168.1.50 from a workstation, but there is no reply. The technician checks the printer's network settings from its front panel and sees that the IP address is 169.254.10.25. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this issue?
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A technician is troubleshooting a desktop PC that fails to boot. When the power button is pressed, the system powers on for approximately 5 seconds, then shuts down and immediately restarts, repeating this cycle. The technician has replaced the power supply, reseated all components, and verified there are no loose screws or shorts. The motherboard has diagnostic LEDs, and the CPU LED glows solid red when the system attempts to start. The CPU is an Intel Core i7-12700K (LGA1700) installed in a compatible motherboard. The cooler is properly mounted with thermal paste applied. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
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A technician is troubleshooting a laser printer that is printing blank pages. The toner cartridge is new and installed correctly. The printer performs its startup cycle normally. Which of the following components should the technician check NEXT?
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A company uses a private cloud with 10 virtual servers running on a single hypervisor host. The VMs are configured with dynamic memory allocation. Recently, performance has degraded, and the hypervisor shows 90% memory utilization. The IT team wants to add two more VMs without purchasing additional hardware. Which of the following is the most likely limiting factor?
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A structured study plan dramatically increases your chances of passing 220-1101 on the first attempt. The most effective approach combines reading the official CompTIA documentation or a study guide, watching video explanations for difficult concepts, and then reinforcing everything with daily practice questions.
We recommend the following weekly structure for 220-1101 preparation:
Cover each 220-1101 domain systematically. Read the exam objectives, watch explanatory content, and do 10–20 practice questions per domain to test understanding as you go.
Run full 50–60 question mixed sessions daily. Review every wrong answer in detail. Identify which domains are consistently scoring below 70% and revisit those study materials.
Do 100–120 question timed sessions to simulate real exam conditions. Aim for consistent scores above 80% before booking your exam date. A score above 80% in practice typically translates to a passing 220-1101 score.
On exam day, the 220-1101 tests your ability to apply knowledge to realistic scenarios — not just recall definitions. This is why reading explanations and understanding the reasoning behind every answer matters more than simply grinding question volume. Use the high-count sessions (100, 120) in the final weeks as your confidence benchmark.
Questions
90
On the real exam
Time limit
90 min
1 min per question
Passing score
675/1000
Scaled scoring
The 220-1101 exam uses a scaled scoring system — your raw score of correct answers is converted to a score out of 1000. A passing score of 675/1000 does not mean you need 68% of questions correct; the conversion accounts for question difficulty. Consistently scoring above 75–80% on practice tests puts you in a strong position to achieve 675/1000 on the real exam.
220-1101 includes performance-based questions (PBQs) alongside standard multiple-choice. PBQs ask you to complete simulated tasks in a lab environment. The domain knowledge you build here applies equally to both question types.
Multiple-choice and performance-based questions on hardware, operating systems, troubleshooting, networking, and security fundamentals.
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Every question is written against the official 220-1101 exam blueprint published by CompTIA. Our questions follow the same wording style, scenario complexity, and answer structure as the actual exam. They are original questions — not brain dumps — so you learn the underlying concepts and reasoning, not just memorised answers. Candidates who study with brain dumps often pass but have no transferable knowledge; Courseiva questions make you genuinely competent.
Most candidates who pass 220-1101 on their first attempt do 30–60 questions per day. Use the Quick 10 session for daily warm-ups when you are short on time. On study days, run a 50 or 60-question session to build stamina. Reserve 100 and 120-question sessions for the final two weeks when you want to simulate real exam conditions and benchmark your readiness.
The 220-1101 covers 5 domains: Mobile Devices (15%), Networking (20%), Hardware (25%), Virtualization and Cloud Computing (11%), Hardware and Network Troubleshooting (29%). Each domain carries a different weight, so allocate your study time accordingly. The highest-weighted domains — Hardware and Network Troubleshooting and Hardware — should receive the most attention.
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