CompTIA A+ study guide
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A step-by-step CompTIA A+ study plan and training path for 220-1201 and 220-1202: 40 sessions allocated by CompTIA's published domain weights, each objective linked to a lesson, flashcards and practice questions, and a checklist of the free steps to take before the exam.
The CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) exam at a glance
- 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
- Questions
- Up to 90
- Time
- 90 minutes
- Passing score
- 675 on a scale of 900
Domains, weights and exam facts checked against CompTIA's official exam page on 31 October 2026. CompTIA's CompTIA A+ Core 1 page.
The CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) exam at a glance
- 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
- Questions
- Up to 90
- Time
- 90 minutes
- Passing score
- 700 on a scale of 900
Domains, weights and exam facts checked against CompTIA's official exam page on 31 October 2026. CompTIA's CompTIA A+ Core 2 page.
RTJ's suggested 20-session plan for CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)
Each domain gets sessions in proportion to CompTIA's published weight for it. Each session names its objectives and links their lesson, flashcards and practice questions. This is RTJ's suggested plan, not CompTIA's, and it does not estimate how long a session takes.
Session 1: Domain 1.0, Mobile devices
Session 2: Domain 1.0, Mobile devices
Session 3: Domain 1.0, Mobile devices
Session 4: Domain 2.0, Networking
Session 5: Domain 2.0, Networking
Session 6: Domain 2.0, Networking
Session 7: Domain 2.0, Networking
Session 8: Domain 2.0, Networking
Session 9: Domain 3.0, Hardware
Session 10: Domain 3.0, Hardware
Session 11: Domain 3.0, Hardware
Session 12: Domain 3.0, Hardware
Session 13: Domain 3.0, Hardware
Session 14: Domain 4.0, Virtualization and cloud computing
Session 15: Domain 4.0, Virtualization and cloud computing
Session 16: Domain 5.0, Hardware and network troubleshooting
Session 17: Domain 5.0, Hardware and network troubleshooting
Session 18: Domain 5.0, Hardware and network troubleshooting
Session 19: Domain 5.0, Hardware and network troubleshooting
Session 20: Domain 5.0, Hardware and network troubleshooting
Domains, weights and exam facts checked against CompTIA's official exam page on 31 October 2026.
RTJ's suggested 20-session plan for CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)
Each domain gets sessions in proportion to CompTIA's published weight for it. Each session names its objectives and links their lesson, flashcards and practice questions. This is RTJ's suggested plan, not CompTIA's, and it does not estimate how long a session takes.
Session 1: Domain 1.0, Operating systems
Session 2: Domain 1.0, Operating systems
Session 3: Domain 1.0, Operating systems
Session 4: Domain 1.0, Operating systems
Session 5: Domain 1.0, Operating systems
Session 6: Domain 1.0, Operating systems
Session 7: Domain 2.0, Security
Session 8: Domain 2.0, Security
Session 9: Domain 2.0, Security
Session 10: Domain 2.0, Security
Session 11: Domain 2.0, Security
Session 12: Domain 2.0, Security
Session 13: Domain 3.0, Software troubleshooting
Session 14: Domain 3.0, Software troubleshooting
Session 15: Domain 3.0, Software troubleshooting
Session 16: Domain 3.0, Software troubleshooting
Session 17: Domain 4.0, Operational procedures
Session 18: Domain 4.0, Operational procedures
Session 19: Domain 4.0, Operational procedures
Session 20: Domain 4.0, Operational procedures
Domains, weights and exam facts checked against CompTIA's official exam page on 31 October 2026.
Milestone checklist
- Try the free sample questions: CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) practice test and CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) practice test. No account needed.
- Read every objective in each domain on the CompTIA A+ exam objectives page.
- Work each objective's flashcards and practice questions, linked in every session of the plan above.
- Do the 34 free A+ labs. They need no account.
- Work tickets in the help desk simulator: 55 A+ tickets, 5 a day on the free plan.
- Take the full Practice Exam: 1 free full-length attempt per CompTIA exam, with a free account.
What RTJ does not provide
RTJ is independent study material. It is not CompTIA's official training, it does not include an exam voucher, and it does not predict exam results. You book the exam with CompTIA.
Questions
How should I study for CompTIA A+?
Work through the plan on this page: 20 sessions for each exam, allocated by CompTIA's published domain weights, each linked to a lesson, flashcards and practice questions. It is RTJ's suggested plan, not CompTIA's.
How long will it take me?
RTJ does not estimate it. The plan counts sessions, not hours, and how long each one takes is up to you.
Is this official CompTIA training?
No. RTJ is independent study material. It is not CompTIA's official training, and it does not include an exam voucher. You book the exam with CompTIA.
Keep going
- CompTIA A+ exam objectivesEvery objective with a plain summary.
- Free CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) practice testA short sample with explanations. No account, no timer.
- Free CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) practice testA short sample with explanations. No account, no timer.
- CompTIA A+ on RTJWhat RTJ offers for this certification.
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