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CompTIA A+
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A+
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Description
A+ for Government Agencies and Contractors
CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT.
CompTIA A+ is the foundation of your IT career
CompTIA A+ is the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles. It is about much more than PC repair.
• Candidates are better prepared to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Technicians understand a wide variety of issues ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security.
• A+ supports the ability to connect users to the data they need to do their jobs regardless of the devices being used.
Exam Details
| Exam Codes | CompTIA A+ 220-1001 (Core 1) and 220-1002 (Core 2) Candidates must complete both 1001 and 1002 to earn certification. Exams cannot be combined across the series. |
| Launch Date | January 15, 2019 |
| Exam Description | 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 per exam |
| Type of Questions | Multiple choice questions (single and multiple response), drag and drops and performance-based |
| Length of Test | 90 Minutes per exam |
| Passing Score | 220-1001: 675 (on a scale of 900) 220-1002: 700 (on a scale of 900) |
| Recommended Experience | 9 to 12 months hands-on experience in the lab or field |
| Languages | English at launch. German, Japanese, Portuguese, Thai and Spanish |
| Retirement | TBD - Usually three years after launch |