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Study track · CompTIA · 220-1201

A+ Core 1 (220-1201)

Hardware, networking, mobile devices, cloud, and the troubleshooting that ties them together. Every BB lab, drill, and lesson for this exam, in the order to use them.

QuestionsUp to 90
Time90 min
Passing score675 / 900
FormatMultiple choice + PBQs
▶ Start with Drill 1 (free)See the study path
Tracks
A+ Core 1A+ Core 2Network+Security+CySA+
Exam blueprint

What 220-1201 tests, and where BB covers it

1.0Mobile Devices13%
Mobile Device Hardware Replacement FREEMobile Devices & Laptop Hardware MEMBERSPractice with Test Builder FREE
2.0Networking23%
Ports & Protocols Mastery MEMBERSIP/Subnet Trace and Repair MEMBERSWireless Interference & Ops MEMBERSIPv4 Operations FREEDNS Deep Dive FREEDHCP Logistics FREEPorts, TCP & UDP MEMBERSPractice with Test Builder FREE
3.0Hardware25%
PC Building & Config MEMBERSPrinter Repair Station FREERAID Drive Failure MEMBERSPower Protection Lab FREEMotherboard Deep Dive MEMBERSCPU Deep Dive MEMBERSRAM Deep Dive MEMBERSStorage Deep Dive MEMBERSPower Supply Deep Dive MEMBERSPractice with Test Builder FREE
4.0Virtualization and Cloud Computing11%
Practice with Test Builder FREE
5.0Hardware and Network Troubleshooting28%
Video Matrix Repair MEMBERSRAID Drive Failure MEMBERSPrinter Repair Station FREEIP/Subnet Trace and Repair MEMBERSPractice with Test Builder FREE

Domain weights from the official CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) exam objectives.

Study path

Five steps from first look to exam day

  1. Know what's on the exam

    Read the A+ Core 1 objectives decoded into plain English, with the exam traps for each domain.

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  2. Take a baseline drill

    Drill 1 is free: 75 questions with breakdowns. Your score shows which domains to hit first.

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  3. Learn the concepts

    Work through the lessons and posts for the domains you missed, starting with the heaviest-weighted ones.

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  4. Prove it in a lab

    Run the PBQ-style simulations. They're scored on the final state, just like the real thing.

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  5. Drill to exam speed

    Work through Drills 2 to 8 until you're consistently above 85% under exam time. Retake anything under 70%.

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13 labs · 3 free

PBQ-style simulations

75 questions each

Practice drills

8 drills
Lessons, posts and objectives

Learn the concepts

Quick reference

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Study-gap map · 220-1201

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Open an objective to find matching lessons, practice and references. Coverage means a resource addresses part of the objective; it does not promise every exam bullet is covered.

27 of 27 objectives have resources · 5 still need a lab or Core Learning module.

Free and member resources are labeled below. Clearances explains the objectives; Test Builder offers mixed free questions and focused member practice.

1.0 Mobile Devices

1.1Given a scenario, monitor mobile device hardware and use appropriate replacement techniques.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

1.2Compare and contrast accessories and connectivity options for mobile devices.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

1.3Given a scenario, configure basic mobile device network connectivity and provide application support.✓ Covered

Practice gap: a dedicated lab or Core Learning module is coming soon.

2.0 Networking

2.1Compare and contrast Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports, protocols, and their purposes.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

2.2Explain wireless networking technologies.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

2.3Summarize services provided by networked hosts.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

2.4Explain common network configuration concepts.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

2.5Compare and contrast common networking hardware devices.✓ Covered

Practice gap: a dedicated lab or Core Learning module is coming soon.

2.6Given a scenario, configure basic wired/wireless small office/home office (SOHO) networks.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

2.7Compare and contrast internet connection types, network types, and their characteristics.✓ Covered

Practice gap: a dedicated lab or Core Learning module is coming soon.

2.8Explain networking tools and their purposes.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

3.0 Hardware

3.1Compare and contrast display components and attributes.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

3.2Summarize basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

3.3Compare and contrast RAM characteristics.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

3.4Compare and contrast storage devices.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

3.5Given a scenario, install and configure motherboards, central processing units (CPUs), and add-on cards.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

3.6Given a scenario, install the appropriate power supply.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

3.7Given a scenario, deploy and configure multifunction devices/printers and settings.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

3.8Given a scenario, perform appropriate printer maintenance.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

4.0 Virtualization and Cloud Computing

4.1Explain virtualization concepts.✓ Covered

Practice gap: a dedicated lab or Core Learning module is coming soon.

4.2Summarize cloud computing concepts.✓ Covered

Practice gap: a dedicated lab or Core Learning module is coming soon.

5.0 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

5.1Given a scenario, troubleshoot motherboards, RAM, CPUs, and power.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

5.2Given a scenario, troubleshoot drive and RAID issues.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

5.3Given a scenario, troubleshoot video, projector, and display issues.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

5.4Given a scenario, troubleshoot common mobile device issues.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

5.5Given a scenario, troubleshoot network issues.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

5.6Given a scenario, troubleshoot printer issues.✓ Covered

Lesson or lab available.

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