This post has info on the A+ 220-901 and 220-902 exam. This is an entry-level IT certification.
Table of Contents
CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902 Exam Structure
- Number of Questions: 90 questions max
- Duration: 90 minutes, not including survey time, about 1 minute per question
- Score Range: 100-900
- Passing Score: 901: 675, 902: 700 (roughly 75% and 78%, not including experimental questions)
- Types of Questions:
- Multiple Choice – can have more than one answer
- Performance Based – perform the requested action
- Drag and Drop – visual matching
Exam Domains
220-901
- Hardware 34%
- Networking 21%
- Mobile Devices 17%
- Hardware and Network Troubleshooting 28%
220-902
- Windows Operating Systems 29%
- Other Operating Systems and Technologies 12%
- Security 22%
- Software Troubleshooting 24%
- Operational Procedures 13%
Exam History
- 220-1001 (Core 1) and 220-1002 (Core 2): January 15, 2019, current
- 220-901 and 220-902: December 15, 2015, retired July 31, 2019
- 220-801 and 220-802: October 2012, retired June 30, 2016
- 220-701 and 220-702: August 2009, retired August 31, 2013
- 220-601, 220-602, 220-603, and 220-604: 2006, retired February 28, 2010 (US date, staggered by country)
- A+ Core Hardware Exam, A+ Core Operating System Technologies Exam: 2003
- First A+ (Hardware): 1993
Note: Some of this history was hard to find. Let me know if you’ve seen something different.
Update: Added the new 220-1001 and 220-1002 exams to the list.
Study Notes
A current overview of CompTIA A+ certification exam 220-901.
- Section 1: Hardware
- Section 2: Networking
- Section 3: Mobile Devices
- Section 4: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
A current overview of CompTIA A+ certification exam 220-902.
- Section 1: Windows Operating Systems
- Section 2: Other Operating Systems and Technologies
- Section 3: Security
- Section 4: Software Troubleshooting
- Section 5: Operational Procedures
After the Exam
- Requires 20 Continuing Education credits after passing the exam.
- CompTIA A+ Page
- Update: CompTIA A+ 220-1001 Exam Objectives
- Update: CompTIA A+ 220-1002 Exam Objectives
- CompTIA A+ 220-901 Exam Objectives
- CompTIA A+ 220-902 Exam Objectives
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