CompTia A+
Exam: Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) – Objectives
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Exam Description
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. |
| Launch Date | January 15, 2019 |
| 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) |
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for A+ certification, but 9-12 months experience is recommended.
Curriculum
The new CompTIA A+ Core Series includes expanded content on these growing parts of the IT support role:
- A general expansion of baseline security topics core to the IT support role, including physical versus logical security concepts and measures, malware and more
- A dramatically different approach in defining competency in operational procedures including basic disaster prevention and recovery and scripting basics
- A greater dependency on networking and device connectivity
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9 skills that you master and validate with CompTIA A+
HARDWARE
Identifying, using, and connecting hardware components and devices
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Install and support Windows OS including command line & client support. Understand Mac OS, Linux and mobile OS
SOFTWARE TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshoot PC and mobile device issues including application security support
NETWORKING
Explain types of networks and connections including TCP/IP, WIFI and SOHO
HARDWARE & NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshoot device and network issues
SECURITY
Identify and protect against security vulnerabilities for devices and their network connections
MOBILE DEVICES
Install & configure laptops and other mobile devices
VIRTUALIZATION & CLOUD COMPUTING
Compare & contrast cloud computing concepts &set up client-side virtualization
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
Follow best practices for safety, environmental impacts, and communication and professionalism
Comptia A+ Certifications
Overview
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
Module1: HARDWARE
HARDWARE
Identifying, using, and connecting hardware components and devices
Module2: OPERATING SYSTEMS
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Install and support Windows OS including command line & client support. Understand Mac OS, Linux and mobile OS
Module3: SOFTWARE TROUBLESHOOTING
SOFTWARE TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshoot PC and mobile device issues including application security support
Module4: NETWORKING
NETWORKING
Explain types of networks and connections including TCP/IP, WIFI and SOHO
Module5: HARDWARE & NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING
HARDWARE & NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshoot device and network issues
Module6:. SECURITY
SECURITY
Identify and protect against security vulnerabilities for devices and their network connections
Module7: MOBILE DEVICES
MOBILE DEVICES
Install & configure laptops and other mobile devices
Module8: VIRTUALIZATION & CLOUD COMPUTING
VIRTUALIZATION & CLOUD COMPUTING
Compare & contrast cloud computing concepts &set up client-side virtualization
Module9: OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
Follow best practices for safety, environmental impacts, and communication and professionalism
Comptia A+ Certifications
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