220-1101 & 220-1102

CompTIA A+

Launch your IT career with essential technical support skills

Duration

90 minutes per exam

Questions

90

Passing Score

675

Cost

$246

Exam Domains

Mobile Devices

15%

• Install and configure laptop hardware and components
• Compare and contrast the display components of mobile devices
• Set up and configure accessories and ports

Networking

20%

• Compare and contrast Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports
• Compare and contrast common networking hardware
• Compare and contrast protocols for wireless networking

Hardware

25%

• Explain basic cable types and their connectors
• Install the appropriate RAM
• Select and install storage devices

Virtualization and Cloud Computing

11%

• Summarize cloud-computing concepts
• Summarize aspects of client-side virtualization

Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

29%

• Apply the best practice methodology to resolve problems
• Troubleshoot problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU, and power
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with storage drives

Career Opportunities

Help Desk Technician$40,000 - $55,000

Desktop Support Specialist$45,000 - $65,000

Field Service Technician$42,000 - $60,000

IT Support Specialist$48,000 - $70,000

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Why Get Certified?

Entry point for IT career
Vendor-neutral certification
Covers essential IT fundamentals
Recognized globally
Prerequisite for advanced certifications