CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world.

• The only credential with performance-based items to prove pros can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks in the moment

• Trusted by employers around the world to identify the go-to person in end point management & technical support roles

• Regularly re-invented by IT experts to ensure that it validates core skills and abilities demanded in the workplace

The CompTIA A+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) covering the following new content:

• Demonstrate baseline security skills for IT support professionals

• Configure device operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android and iOS and administer client-based as well as cloud-based (SaaS) software

• Troubleshoot and problem solve core service and support challenges while applying best practices for documentation, change management, and scripting

• Support basic IT infrastructure and networking

• Configure and support PC, mobile and IoT device hardware

• Implement basic data backup and recovery methods and apply data storage and management best practices

Jobs that use A+ :

Service Desk Analyst | Data Support Technician | Help Desk Tech | Desktop Support Administrator | Technical Support Specialist| End User Computing Technician | Field Service Technician | Help Desk Technician | Associate Network Engineer | System Support Specialist

Exam Details

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

Candidates must complete both 1001 and 1002 to earn certification. Exams cannot be combined across the series.

Exam Description CompTIA A+ 220-1001 covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing and network troubleshooting.
CompTIA A+ 220-1002 covers installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting and operational procedures.

Number of Questions Maximum of 90 questions per exam

Type of Questions Multiple choice questions (single and multiple response), drag and drops and performance-based

Length of Test 90 Minutes per exam Passing Score

220-1001: 675 (on a scale of 100-900)
220-1002: 700 (on a scale of 100-900)

Testing Provider Pearson VUE

• Testing Centers

• Online Testing