CompTIA A+ exam objectives (220-1201 and 220-1202)
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The CompTIA A+ exam objectives come in two exams, Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202). Each core page below lists its objectives with a plain summary and links to practice. The domain names and weights are CompTIA's.
CompTIA A+ exam quick facts
| Core 1 (220-1201) | Core 2 (220-1202) | |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | Up to 90 | Up to 90 |
| Time | 90 minutes | 90 minutes |
| Passing score | 675 on a scale of 900 | 700 on a scale of 900 |
CompTIA: "Core 1 and Core 2 exams must be taken from the same version, no mixing allowed."
CompTIA's figures, from each exam's official page linked below.
Core 1 (220-1201)
RTJ covers 27 objectives for CompTIA A+ Core 1. CompTIA's domains and weights, from the official CompTIA A+ Core 1 page:
- Domain 1.0: Mobile devices, 13% of the exam
- Domain 2.0: Networking, 23% of the exam
- Domain 3.0: Hardware, 25% of the exam
- Domain 4.0: Virtualization and cloud computing, 11% of the exam
- Domain 5.0: Hardware and network troubleshooting, 28% of the exam
See every CompTIA A+ Core 1 objective with its summary, lesson, flashcards, practice questions and labs.
Domains, weights and exam facts checked against CompTIA's official exam page on 31 October 2026.
Core 2 (220-1202)
RTJ covers 36 objectives for CompTIA A+ Core 2. CompTIA's domains and weights, from the official CompTIA A+ Core 2 page:
- Domain 1.0: Operating systems, 28% of the exam
- Domain 2.0: Security, 28% of the exam
- Domain 3.0: Software troubleshooting, 23% of the exam
- Domain 4.0: Operational procedures, 21% of the exam
See every CompTIA A+ Core 2 objective with its summary, lesson, flashcards, practice questions and labs.
Domains, weights and exam facts checked against CompTIA's official exam page on 31 October 2026.
Questions
How many exams does CompTIA A+ take?
Two. CompTIA A+ certification needs both Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202), as CompTIA's official exam pages describe.
Are these CompTIA's official objective titles?
No. RTJ uses its own short labels for each objective. The domain names and weights are CompTIA's, and CompTIA publishes the official objectives on each core's exam page.
Where do I see each objective?
Open a core's page below. It lists every objective in that core with a plain summary and links to a lesson, flashcards, practice questions and any hands-on lab.
Where can I get the official CompTIA A+ exam objectives?
From CompTIA, on the official exam page for each exam: Core 1 (https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/a/core-1-v15/) and Core 2 (https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/a/core-2-v15/).
Do I need to pass Core 1 and Core 2 from the same version?
Yes. CompTIA's exam page says: "Core 1 and Core 2 exams must be taken from the same version, no mixing allowed."
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- CompTIA A+ on RTJThe study guides, labs and the practice exam for both cores.
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