CompTIA A+ is the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles. A+ certified professionals identify issues and problem-solve more effectively than those without certification. In order to receive the CompTIA A+ certification, candidates must pass two exams: 220-1001 & 220-1002 Core Series.
Understanding of Python programming language
Program and games creation using Python 2 & 3
Knowledge of GUI creation
Advanced Python features such as collections module & timestamps
Students and freshers with interest in coding
IT professionals looking for a domain with utmost job security
Non- IT professionals willing to enter into IT with easy coding
Organizations focusing on leveraging Python on a large scale
Core Series
What’s New with the Core Series
Understanding of Python programming language
Program and games creation using Python 2 & 3
Knowledge of GUI creation
Advanced Python features such as collections module & timestamps
Students and freshers with interest in coding
IT professionals looking for a domain with utmost job security
Non- IT professionals willing to enter into IT with easy coding
Organizations focusing on leveraging Python on a large scale
Domains
Exam Domains
A+ 220-1002
% of Exam
Operating Systems
27%
Security
24%
Software Troubleshooting
26%
Operational Procedures
23%
A+ 220-901
% of Exam
Hardware
34%
Networking
21%
Mobile Devices
17%
Hardware & Network Troubleshooting
28%
A+ 220-902
% of Exam
Windows Operating Systems
29%
Other Operating Systems & Technologies
12%
Software Troubleshooting
24%
Operational Procedures
Security
13%
22%
Details
Exam Details
Exam Codes
CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902
(Academy customers use the same codes)
CompTIA A+ 220-1001 (Core 1) and 220-1002 (Core 2)
Launch Date
December 15, 2015
January 15, 2019
Exam Description
CompTIA A+ 220-901 covers PC hardware and peripherals, mobile device hardware, networking and troubleshooting hardware and network connectivity issues.
CompTIA A+ 220-902 covers installing and configuring operating systems including Windows, iOS, Android, Apple OS X and Linux. It also addresses security, the fundamentals of cloud computing and operational procedures.
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
Maximum of 90 questions per exam
Type of Questions
Multiple choice questions (single and multiple response), drag and drops and performance-based
Multiple choice questions (single and multiple response), drag and drops and performance-based
Length of Test
90 Minutes per exam
90 Minutes per exam
Passing Score
220-901: 675 (on a scale of 900)
220-902: 700 (on a scale of 900)
220-1001: 675 (on a scale of 100-900)
220-1002: 700 (on a scale of 100-900)
Recommended Experience
9 to 12 months hands-on experience
in the lab or field
9 to 12 months hands-on experience in the lab or field
Languages
English, German, Japanese, Portuguese,
French and Spanish (Modern)
English, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese and Spanish
Retirement
English will retire July 31,2019
Other languages are TBD
TBD – Usually three years after launch