CompTIA A+ Book 1 - Chapter 1: The 2025 A + Exams with complete accurate questions and answers ( latest release )

Why do you need CompTIA A + Certification?

CompTIA A+ certification proves that you know and have validated the hardware and software knowledge necessary to troubleshoot and repair computers.

How is CompTIA A+ Certification beneficial professionally?

CompTIA A + Certification can be presented to employers and clients alike as proof of your competency and skill in this area.

How long is CompTIA A+ Certification valid for?

CompTIA A+ certification is valid for three years from the day that you attain the certification, after which time you must renew by taking the newest version of the exam, or by taking a higher level certification exam.

You can find out more on the subject at: https:// certification.comptia.org/ continuing-education

What year was CompTIA formed? What was its original name?

Formed in 1982, CompTIA was originally named the Association of Better Computer Dealers.

What is CompTIA's (Association of Better Computer Dealers) focus?

It is a company focused on providing research, networking, and partnering opportunities to its 19,000 members in 100 countries.

Why was the A+ Certification created?

In 1993, in response to the need for vendor-neutral, entry-level PC certification, the company created the A + Certification.

Prior to CompTIA creating the A + Certification, what was the process of obtaining hardware and software certifications like?

Prior to CompTIA creating the A + Certification, there were many places where a person could get hardware and software certifications. However, such training was often very expensive, difficult to get, and not designed for accessibility for most people.

Microsoft, Novell, IBM, and other software companies offered software certifications, but these were specifically focused on teaching high-level support skills for these products, were difficult for average users or support people to attain, and lacked relevance for most day-to-day work.

CompTIA stepped in to fill what gap?

CompTIA stepped in to fill the gap that a majority of users fell into, which is a hardware and software neutral certification that covered all the basics required by a support person.

What can CompTIA A+ Certification be followed by?

CompTIA A+ Certification can then be followed by vendor-based certifications, if desired, but the A + Certification by itself proves a firm grasp of the basics.

What impression does A + Certification leave on employers?

An A + Certification gives employers confidence that existing employees or new recruits have a level of knowledge with which they can do their jobs efficiently. It also gives employers a yardstick against which recruits and employees can be measured.

What does A+ Certification offer to clients?

An A + Certification also allows clients to rest assured that the person they hire to fix their computers has the knowledge to do so without blowing up equipment or deleting valuable data. This provides clients with peace of mind and increases repeat business.

How does having CompTIA A + Certification on your side benefit one's career path?

CompTIA A + Certification on your side, you have more opportunities open to you in your career path.

How many exams are required to get your CompTIA A + Certification?

You have to take two exams to get your CompTIA A + Certification.

What is the first CompTIA A + Certification exam? What does it focus on?

The first required exam is the CompTIA A + Exam 220-1001, which focuses on the hardware aspects of computer repair.

What is the second CompTIA A + Certification exam? What does it focus on?

The second required CompTIA A + Exam 220-1002, which focuses on configuring and troubleshooting the software aspects of a system in a corporate network environment.

When were revised exams for CompTIA A + were released?

Revised exams for CompTIA A + were released in 2019.

What are the CompTIA A + exams comprised of?

In addition to traditional multiple-choice questions, the CompTIA A + exams include an unspecified number of performance-based questions (PBQs).

What are performance-based questions (PBQs)?

Performance-based questions (PBQs) are short exercises that test your ability to solve problems in a simulated environment.

The CompTIA website has a sample performance-based question that can be viewed at:

http:// certification.comptia.org/ testing/ about-testing/ performance-based-questions-explained

How long do you have to complete each CompTIA A + Certification exam?

You have 90 minutes to complete each exam.

What is the maximum number of questions for the 220-1001 (the first A + Exam)?

Maximum of 90 questions.

What is the what is the minimum passing score for the 220-1001 (the first A + Exam)?

675.

What is the maximum number of questions for the 220-1002 (the second A + Exam)?

Maximum of 90 questions.

What is the what is the minimum passing score for the 220-1002 (the second A + Exam)?

700.

What does the CompTIA A + Exam 220-1001 cover?

The CompTIA A + Exam 220-1001 covers the basics of computer hardware, network hardware, and mobile devices topics.

What does the CompTIA A + Exam 220-1001 put a heavy emphasis on?

This exam puts heavy emphasis on computer components and hardware.

What domains/areas does the CompTIA A + Exam 220-1001 cover in terms of computer components and hardware?

Mobile devices (14%), Networking (20%), Hardware (27%), Virtualization and Cloud Computing (12%), and Hardware & Network Troubleshooting (27%).

What percentage of the CompTIA A + Exam 220-1001 is on Mobile devices?

14%.

What percentage of the CompTIA A + Exam 220-1001 is on Networking?

20%.

What percentage of the CompTIA A + Exam 220-1001 is on Hardware?

27%.

What percentage of the CompTIA A + Exam 220-1001 is on Virtualization and Cloud Computing?

12%.

What percentage of the CompTIA A + Exam 220-1001 is on Hardware & Network Troubleshooting?

27%.

What domains/areas of the CompTIA A + Exam 220-1001 have the highest percentage of exam content devoted to them?

Hardware (27%) and Hardware & Network Troubleshooting (27%) both have the highest percentage of exam content devoted to them.

Combined these domains comprise 54% of the exam content.

What was the CompTIA A + Exam 220-1002 designed to measure?

The CompTIA A + Exam 220-1002 was designed to measure skills required to maintain and troubleshoot operating systems and mobile devices.

Based on the domain/area breakdown, the CompTIA A + Exam 220-1002 has the widest breadth of topics for a well-rounded IT professional.

Based on the domain/area breakdown, the CompTIA A + Exam 220-1002 has the widest breadth of topics for a well-rounded IT professional.

What domains/areas does the CompTIA A + Exam 220-1002 cover in terms of the skills required to maintain and troubleshoot operating systems and mobile devices?

Operating Systems (27%), Security (24%), Software Troubleshooting (26%), and Operational Procedures (23%).