220-1201
1Mobile Devices
13%
2Networking
23%
3Hardware
25%
4Virtualization and Cloud Computing
11%
5Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
28%
Exam guide · 220-1201
CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam guide
The 220-1201 exam has up to 90 questions and takes 90 minutes. You need 675 out of 900 to pass. The price varies by country: CompTIA shows the price for your country before you pay. CompTIA hasn’t announced a retirement date.
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The exam at a glance
CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)
- Questions
- Up to 90
- Time
- 90 min
- Passing score
- 675 / 900
- Recommended experience
- 12 months in IT support
- Level
- Foundational
- Role
- Help Desk Support Specialist
- Exam code
- 220-1201
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CompTIA hasn’t announced a retirement date for 220-1201. We check CompTIA’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
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10 220-1201 questions
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6 A+ Core 1 PBQs
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How many questions are on the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam?
The 220-1201 exam has up to 90 questions, and you get 90 minutes.
What is the passing score for CompTIA A+ Core 1?
You need 675 out of 900.
How much does the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam cost?
Varies by country. CompTIA shows the price for your country before you pay.
When does 220-1201 retire?
CompTIA hasn’t announced one yet. We check CompTIA’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
What experience do I need for CompTIA A+ Core 1?
CompTIA recommends 12 months in IT support. It isn’t required to sit the exam.
How should I study for CompTIA A+ Core 1?
Weight your time like the exam: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting carries the most (28%). Take the free practice test to find your weakest domains, make a study plan around them, and before you book, sit full-length timed practice exams until you pass them comfortably.
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