CompTIA A+ 220-1201 V15 Core 1 Study Guide

CompTIA A+
Core 1 Exam Objectives

A complete section-by-section study guide aligned to the 220-1201 V15 exam objectives document.

90 questions max 90 minutes Pass score 675 / 900 5 domains 27 objectives
Study Progress 0 of 27 completed
13%
Mobile Devices
23%
Networking
25%
Hardware
11%
Virtualization & Cloud
28%
HW & Network Troubleshooting
Domains & Objectives Click a domain to expand · Check off sections as you study
1.0
Mobile Devices
3 objectives Obj 1.1 – 1.3
13% ▶
1.1
Monitor mobile device hardware and use appropriate replacement techniques
Scenario
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1.2
Compare and contrast accessories and connectivity options for mobile devices
Compare
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1.3
Configure basic mobile device network connectivity and provide application support
Scenario
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2.0
Networking
8 objectives Obj 2.1 – 2.8
23% ▶
2.1
Compare and contrast TCP and UDP ports, protocols, and their purposes
Compare
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2.2
Explain wireless networking technologies
Explain
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2.3
Summarize services provided by networked hosts
Summarize
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2.4
Explain common network configuration concepts
Explain
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2.5
Compare and contrast common networking hardware devices
Compare
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2.6
Configure basic wired/wireless SOHO networks
Scenario
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2.7
Compare and contrast internet connection types, network types, and their characteristics
Compare
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2.8
Explain networking tools and their purposes
Explain
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3.0
Hardware
8 objectives Obj 3.1 – 3.8
25% ▶
3.1
Compare and contrast display components and attributes
Compare
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3.2
Summarize basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes
Summarize
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3.3
Compare and contrast RAM characteristics
Compare
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3.4
Compare and contrast storage devices
Compare
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3.5
Install and configure motherboards, CPUs, and add-on cards
Scenario
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3.6
Install the appropriate power supply
Scenario
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3.7
Deploy and configure multifunction devices/printers and settings
Scenario
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3.8
Perform appropriate printer maintenance
Scenario
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4.0
Virtualization and Cloud Computing
2 objectives Obj 4.1 – 4.2
11% ▶
4.1
Explain virtualization concepts
Explain
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4.2
Summarize cloud computing concepts
Summarize
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5.0
Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
6 objectives Obj 5.1 – 5.6
28% ▶
5.1
Troubleshoot motherboards, RAM, CPUs, and power
Scenario
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5.2
Troubleshoot drive and RAID issues
Scenario
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5.3
Troubleshoot video, projector, and display issues
Scenario
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5.4
Troubleshoot common mobile device issues
Scenario
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5.5
Troubleshoot network issues
Scenario
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5.6
Troubleshoot printer issues
Scenario
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Exam Domain Weights at a Glance
13%
1.0 Mobile Devices
23%
2.0 Networking
25%
3.0 Hardware
11%
4.0 Virt & Cloud
28%
5.0 Troubleshoot

Exam Strategy

Domain 5 (Hardware and Network Troubleshooting, 28%) and Domain 3 (Hardware, 25%) together account for over half the exam. Prioritize scenario-based objectives — the majority of questions are performance-based and require applying knowledge, not just recalling it.

About This Guide

Each objective page provides in-depth coverage aligned to the 220-1201 V15 exam objectives document (Version 4.0). Objectives are tagged by question stem verb — Scenario, Compare, Explain, or Summarize — which mirrors the wording used on the actual exam. Your progress is saved in this browser automatically.