Question bank for CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Exams in 2026

CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101), Core 2 (220-1102), updated 2026, IT specialist, IS, Help desk, System support, network

CompTIA A+ (Plus)

The CompTIA A+ certification is an entry-level qualification in the information technology (IT) industry. Issued by IT association CompTIA, the A+ certification is widely accepted as an industry standard certification often used to start a career in IT. The CompTIA A+ is composed of two exams in the Core Series—the 220-1101 and 220-1102.

What’s on the CompTIA A+ exam?

The exam for the certification combines multiple-choice questions and performance-based questions. The exam broadly tests your knowledge of various IT basics in categories including hardware, software, networking, operating systems, and security. Expect questions to cover the following domains:

Domains for exam 220-1101

• Mobile devices: Installing and configuring laptops and mobile devices

• Networking: Types of networks and connections (TCP/IP, wifi, SOHO, etc.)

• Hardware: Identifying, using, and connecting devices and hardware components

• Virtualization and cloud computing: Comparing cloud concepts and setting up client-side virtualization

• Hardware and network troubleshooting: Solving issues with devices and networks

  
  

Domains for exam 220-1102

• Operating systems: Installing and configuring Windows OS, and understanding Mac OS, Linux, and mobile OS

• Security: Identifying and protecting against vulnerabilities in both devices and networks

• Software troubleshooting: Resolving issues with applications on PC and mobile devices, including security support

• Operational procedures: Best practices for safety, sustainability, communication, and professionalism

The CompTIA A+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) covering the following new content, emphasizing the technologies and skills IT pros need to support a hybrid workforce:

• Increased reliance on SaaS applications for remote work

• How to remotely diagnose and correct common software, hardware or connectivity problems

• Evolving core technologies from cloud virtualization and IoT device security to data management and scripting

• Multiple operating systems, when to use them and how to keep them running properly

• Reflects the changing nature of the job, including how to assess if it’s best to fix something on site, or send it to a specialized provider

CompTIA A+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the U.S. DoD to meet Directive 8140.03M requirements. Regulators and governments rely on ANSI accreditation because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program. Over 3 million CompTIA ISO/ANSI-accredited exams have been delivered since January 1, 2011.