CompTIA A+ Core 1 V15
CompTIA A+ Core 1 is the first of two exams required to earn the industry-standard A+ certification, designed to launch your tech career.
This exam focuses on foundational skills in hardware, networking, mobile devices, and troubleshooting. Passing Core 1 and Core 2 prepares you for roles like IT support specialist and help desk technician while building the knowledge needed to pursue advanced certifications like Network+ and Security+.
Skills you'll learn:
- Install, configure, and maintain hardware components and mobile devices
- Troubleshoot hardware, network, and connectivity issues
- Understand networking basics and configure SOHO networks
- Explain virtualization and cloud computing concepts
- Use troubleshooting tools to diagnose and resolve technical problems
Exam details:
- Exam version: V15; Core 1 and Core 2 exams must be taken from the same version, no mixing allowed
- Exam series code: 220-1201 (Core 1)
- Launch date: March 25, 2025
- Number of questions: Maximum of 90 per exam, including multiple-choice (single and multiple response), drag-and-drop, and performance-based questions
- Length of test: 90 minutes
- Passing score: A+ Core 1: 675 (on a scale of 900)
- Recommended experience: 12 months of hands-on experience in an IT support specialist job role
- Languages: English, German, and Japanese
- Retirement: Usually three years after launch (estimated 2028)
- DoD 8140 approved work roles: Technical support specialist, system administrator, and cyber defense infrastructure support specialist
CompTIA A + exams can be taken at a PearsonVUE test center. The examination fees amount to approximately CHF 261.00 per exam.
Comprehensive preparation
Prepare yourself for the certification with the following course: