Exam Profile: CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) & CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002)

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Date: Feb 26, 2019

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This article profiles the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) and CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002), which test competency in comprehensive vendor-neutral mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing, network troubleshooting, installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures. The CompTIA A+ Core series focuses on expanded content on growing parts of the IT support role including an expansion of baseline security topics and a different approach to defining competency in operational procedures.

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The CompTIA A+ certification is globally recognized, industry-supported, and trusted by governments, businesses, and many potential employers. It is designed to prove that an exam candidate has competency with mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing, network troubleshooting, installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures. The exams are comprehensive and vendor-neutral, which means that the certification does not focus on just one company's products. Instead, the certification objectives range across many technologies, services, hardware and software ranging from traditional devices and operating systems to the plethora of mobile devices and technology in use today. It has great value in the marketplace as an indicator of a prospective employee's skill level, proving to employers that a job seeker has the necessary computer troubleshooting knowledge and proper communication skills to complete their tasks with minimal supervision.

Exam Details

In order to become CompTIA A+ certified, you must pass two exams: the 220-1001 (Core 1) and the 220-1002 (Core 2). (Note: The CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902 exams (English versions) retire on July 31, 2019). Details listed here are accurate as of February 5, 2019, and are subject to change. Please verify these details at the CompTIA website.

CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001)
CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002)

Trouble Spots

Many examinees find the following topics to be more difficult portions of the exams:

Preparation Hints

A person who wishes to take the A+ exams should have at least the equivalent knowledge of 12 months hands-on experience in the lab or in the field. CompTIA and the exam questions expect candidates to be able to:

Every examinee should first look at the CompTIA objectives for the A+ exams. The objectives can be downloaded from the CompTIA site.

In a nutshell, the A+ objectives are divided into two exams. Each exam is then broken up into sections known as domains. They include:

220-1001 (Core 1)

DomainPercentage of Examination
1.0 Mobile Devices14%
2.0 Networking20%
3.0 Hardware27%
4.0 Virtualization and
Cloud Computing
12%
5.0 Hardware and
Network Troubleshooting
27%
Total100%

220-1002 (Core 2)

DomainPercentage of Examination
1.0 Operating Systems27%
2.0 Security24%
3.0 Software Troubleshooting26%
4.0 Operational Procedures23%
Total100%

When preparing for the A+ exams, it is wise to use more than one study resource. Using just one study guide might provide you with a narrow view of the concepts. By using various forms of study materials, including books, videos, and practice questions, you will become a much more well-rounded examinee, and increase your chances of passing the exam greatly.

Recommended Study Resources

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Where to Go from Here

Generally, the CompTIA A+ certified technician will move on to the CompTIA Network+ exam. These are part of what many technicians call "the CompTIA triad" which includes the A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications. For valuable resources and tools regarding these certifications, please feel free to visit the author's website at davidlprowse.com.

With the A+ certification under your belt, it is possible to start engaging in a job search. Many A+ certified techs become Technical Support Specialists, Field Service Technicians, IT Support Technicians, and IT Support Administrators with companies such as Microsoft, Dell, HP, Intel, Canon, BlueCross BlueShield, Nissan, Ricoh, the U.S. Department of Defense, and many others.

Good luck on your exams!

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