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Certification Overview
This exam tests essential IT support fundamentals across PC hardware assembly and troubleshooting, networking essentials and connectivity diagnosis, mobile device management and configuration, virtualization and cloud concepts, and hands-on troubleshooting methodology. Expect scenario-based questions requiring practical knowledge of real-world IT support situations.
What This Certification Proves
The CompTIA A+ 220-801 (Core 1) certification validates foundational IT hardware, networking, and mobile device knowledge essential for entry-level technical support roles. This exam demonstrates competency in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting PC hardware, peripherals, and network connectivity—core skills required for help desk and field service technicians.
Who Should Take This Exam
IT career beginners and help desk professionals seeking vendor-neutral credential; individuals with 6-12 months hands-on IT support experience transitioning into technical roles; career-changers entering IT through service desk positions.
Topic Breakdown
5 domains covering 1,186 questions
| Domain | Questions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | 527 | 44% |
| Networking | 344 | 29% |
| Hardware And Network Troubleshooting | 181 | 15% |
| Mobile Devices | 119 | 10% |
| Virtualization And Cloud Computing | 15 | 1% |
Study Plans
Choose a study plan that matches your schedule and experience level
30 Days
Intensive Sprint
Week 1-2
- Master fundamentals: Hardware
- Read CompTIA official documentation
- Complete 40 questions daily
Week 3
- Deep dive: Networking
- Review weak areas from results
- Take 2 full-length exams
Week 4
- Review all flagged questions
- Timed exams to build stamina
- Final revision of key concepts
60 Days
Balanced Approach
Week 1-2
- Survey all exam domains
- Set up study environment
- Begin with foundational topics
Week 3-4
- Focus: Hardware
- Focus: Networking
- 20 questions daily
Week 5-6
- Focus: Hardware And Network Troubleshooting
- Hands-on labs if applicable
- Review explanations for wrong answers
Week 7-8
- Complete all 1,186 questions
- Identify and eliminate weak areas
- Take 3 full-length timed tests
90 Days
Comprehensive Study
Month 1
- Learn all exam domains at a comfortable pace
- Build strong foundational knowledge
- 14 questions daily
Month 2
- Deep dive into each domain
- Hands-on practice and labs
- Take weekly timed exams
Month 3
- Work through all 1,186 questions
- Identify and eliminate weak areas
- Take 3 full-length timed exams
220-801-Specific Tips
- Master hardware components deeply—CPUs, RAM, motherboards, power supplies, storage devices appear across multiple domains. Hands-on lab work is critical.
- Practice network troubleshooting scenarios focusing on connectivity issues, TCP/IP basics, and common protocols (DNS, DHCP, ping diagnostics).
- Study mobile device management, BYOD policies, and smartphone/tablet operating systems (iOS, Android) as this is tested despite being only 1 domain.
- Use the CompTIA Exam Objectives as your study guide—the exam is tightly aligned to these official domains. Don't skip sections.
- Take practice exams repeatedly until you score 80%+ consistently; the question quality matters more than quantity.
- Memorize common hardware form factors, connector types, and compatibility—visual identification questions are common.
- Create physical study aids (flashcards for port types, cable standards, RAM speeds) since hardware specifics are detail-heavy.
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Sample Questions
Try 5 free questions from the 220-801 question bank
A technician is installing a new IDE optical drive. Which of the following power connectors is needed for the new drive to function?
A user has purchased a laptop that has no means to charge the battery. Which of the following would the user MOST likely purchase?
A service call was opened for a thermal printer that has poor print quality. Which of the following should the technician do FIRST?
Which of the following types of RAM can be used in a dual channel configuration?
The technician is repairing a PC which appears to have a failing RAM module. After replacing the module, the extra memory still is not registering. Which of the following is MOST likely the issue?
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