CompTIA A+ practice test: free Core 1 and Core 2 questions with explanations

Practise for the CompTIA A+ certification with original questions on the current V15 exams, 220-1201 (Core 1) and 220-1202 (Core 2): hardware, networking, mobile devices, cloud, Windows, Linux and macOS, security and troubleshooting. Start with 5 free questions, then take a full Core 1 and a full Core 2 practice test of 60 questions in 60 minutes each, with an explanation for every answer and your score per domain.

• 5 free questions
• Core 1 + Core 2 tests
• 60 questions in 60 minutes each
• An explanation for every answer
• Practice certificate PDF

What is on the CompTIA A+ exams? (220-1201 and 220-1202)

To earn CompTIA A+ you pass two exams, in any order. The current version (V15) launched on 25 March 2025; the previous 220-1101 and 220-1102 exams retired on 25 September 2025. The official domain weights are:

Core 1 (220-1201)

• Mobile devices: 13%
• Networking: 23%
• Hardware: 25%
• Virtualization and cloud computing: 11%
• Hardware and network troubleshooting: 28%

Core 2 (220-1202)

• Operating systems: 28%
• Security: 28%
• Software troubleshooting: 23%
• Operational procedures: 21%

CompTIA recommends about 12 months of hands-on experience in an IT support role. Source: comptia.org, A+ Core 1 and Core 2 (V15) exam pages, checked 19 October 2026.

How many questions are on the A+ exam, and what is the passing score?

Sources: comptia.org (V15 exam pages, A+ FAQ on validity, retake policy), checked 19 October 2026. Check the current fee in the CompTIA store for your region. A scaled score is not a percentage. You can retake an exam straight away after a first fail, but you wait 14 days before a third attempt, and every attempt is paid.

Our tests are shorter than the real exams and have no performance-based questions (simulations where you configure or drag items), so they train your knowledge, not the simulations.

What you practise on MyLevel

Each test follows the official domain weights. The Core 1 test has 8 questions on mobile devices, 14 on networking, 15 on hardware, 7 on virtualization and cloud and 16 on hardware and network troubleshooting. The Core 2 test has 17 on operating systems, 17 on security, 14 on software troubleshooting and 12 on operational procedures.

• Ports and protocols: 22, 53, 443, 445, 3389, DHCP and APIPA, private IP ranges, Wi-Fi 6 and the 2.4 GHz channels 1, 6 and 11.
• Hardware: RAID levels, NVMe, PSU connectors, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, and the laser printing process.
• Windows commands and tools: ipconfig, sfc, gpupdate, net use, Disk Management, Event Viewer and services.msc, plus Linux basics such as chmod and apt.
• Security: phishing and vishing, malware types, MFA, WPA3, BitLocker, UAC and data destruction.
• The CompTIA troubleshooting and malware removal steps in order, backups (incremental versus differential), change management and safe use of AI tools.

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How to pass CompTIA A+

• Learn the ports and commands cold: they come back in many questions and are easy points once you know them.
• Memorize the two procedures: the six troubleshooting steps (identify, theory, test, plan, verify, document) and the seven malware removal steps (verify, quarantine, disable System Restore, remediate, schedule scans, re-enable System Restore, educate).
• Pick the safest first step: many questions ask what to do first. The best answer is usually the least drastic one that fits the symptom: reseat before replace, roll back before reinstall, back up before repair.
• Practise hands-on: performance-based questions ask you to do things, such as configure a SOHO router or run a command. Use a spare PC or a virtual machine.
• Practise under time: take a full test in one sitting, read every explanation and study the domain where you scored lowest.

MyLevel is independent and not affiliated with, or endorsed by, CompTIA. CompTIA and A+ are trademarks of CompTIA, Inc. All questions are original practice questions written by MyLevel from the published exam objectives, not real exam questions, and a practice score is not a CompTIA result or certification.

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