COMPTIA A+ CORE 1 (220-1201)

CompTIA A+ Core 1
220-1201 Practice Tests

Free, unlimited practice for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam. 960+ questions, 3 interactive PBQ labs, and 6 full mock exams across all 5 domains. Scaled scoring 675/900. No signup required.

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Exam Domains

Mobile Devices

13% of exam

Laptops, tablets, smartphones, display technologies, and mobile device connectivity.

Networking

23% of exam

Network types, cables, connectors, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi standards, and SOHO configuration.

Hardware

25% of exam

Motherboards, CPUs, RAM, storage, power supplies, BIOS/UEFI, and expansion cards.

Virtualization & Cloud

11% of exam

VM setup, cloud computing models (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), and resource provisioning.

Troubleshooting

28% of exam

System diagnostics, network troubleshooting, hardware failure isolation, and repair tools.

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About the CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam (220-1201)

Exam Format

The 220-1201 exam has a maximum of 90 questions including 3-5 performance-based questions (PBQs) that appear at the start. You have exactly 90 minutes. Questions are a mix of multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and simulation types. The passing score is 675 on a scaled 100-900 scale.

Who Should Take This Exam

A+ Core 1 is the first of two exams required for CompTIA A+ certification. It's designed for entry-level IT professionals with 9-12 months of hands-on experience. It validates skills in hardware, networking, mobile devices, virtualization, and troubleshooting that IT support specialists use daily.

How Our Mocks Work

All 6 mocks are blueprint-weighted — questions are distributed proportionally across domains matching the official exam blueprint. 3-4 PBQs appear first in each mock, exactly like the real exam. Questions are seeded per mock so you get different content in each attempt without repeating.

Core 1 vs Core 2

Core 1 (220-1201) covers hardware, networking, mobile devices, virtualization, and hardware troubleshooting. Core 2 (220-1202) covers operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures. You need to pass BOTH exams to earn your A+ certification. Both are available here for free.

Sample CompTIA A+ (220-1201 / 220-1202) questions with explanations

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Question 1 1.0 Mobile Devices Choose 2

An IT administrator is developing a mobile device management (MDM) policy for a company that allows employees to use personal smartphones for work (BYOD). To protect corporate data in the event a device is lost or stolen, which TWO settings must be enforced? (Choose TWO)

  • ✓ Mandatory screen lock with a strong passcode or biometric authentication
  • ✓ Remote wipe capability to erase data upon command
  • ○ Automatic connection to public Wi-Fi networks for backup
  • ○ Disabling of GPS to conserve battery life
  • ○ Permission to sideload apps from unknown sources
Answer: A. Mandatory screen lock with a strong passcode or biometric authentication | B. Remote wipe capability to erase data upon command
Mandatory screen lock (A) is critical because it prevents unauthorized physical access to the device, serving as a first line of defense against data theft. Remote wipe (B) allows administrators to remotely erase sensitive corporate data if the device is lost, directly mitigating data breach risks. Automatic connection to public Wi-Fi (C) is insecure as it exposes the device to network-based attacks like man-in-the-middle and should be disabled in security policies. Disabling GPS (D) may save battery but eliminates location tracking, which is less important for data protection than access control and data erasure. Permission to sideload apps (E) increases malware risks by allowing installations from untrusted sources, compromising device security and contradicting MDM best practices.
Question 2 1.0 Mobile Devices / 2.0 Networking

Which protocol typically uses TCP/UDP port 23?

  • ○ SMTP
  • ✓ Telnet
  • ○ RDP
  • ○ LDAP
Answer: B. Telnet
TCP port 23 is used by assigned to Telnet.. It is a well-known port reserved by IANA for this service. Security best practice recommends restricting access to this port using a firewall.
Question 3 1.0 Mobile Devices / 3.0 Hardware

Which input device point-and-click device on laptops?

  • ○ QR scanner
  • ○ Biometric scanner
  • ✓ Touchpad
  • ○ Stylus
Answer: C. Touchpad
Touchpad: Point-and-click device on laptops.
Question 4 1.0 Mobile Devices / 5.0 Troubleshooting

A laptop screen shows "dead pixels". What are likely causes?

  • ✓ Manufacturing defect, physical damage
  • ○ Cable issue, GPU problem, panel damage
  • ○ Loose cable, failing inverter, driver issue
  • ○ Backlight failure, inverter, brightness settings
Answer: A. Manufacturing defect, physical damage
Dead pixels: Manufacturing defect, physical damage.

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