CompTIA A+
Core 1 (220-1201) & Core 2 (220-1202) — IT support foundation
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- Core 2: Operating Systems47 questions
- Core 2: Security46 questions
- Core 1: Hardware & Network Troubleshooting44 questions
- Core 1: Hardware42 questions
- Core 1: Networking40 questions
- Core 2: Operational Procedures35 questions
- Core 2: Software Troubleshooting33 questions
- Core 1: Mobile Devices25 questions
- Core 1: Virtualization & Cloud20 questions
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- Core 2: Operating Systems47 questions
- Core 2: Security46 questions
- Core 1: Hardware & Network Troubleshooting44 questions
- Core 1: Hardware42 questions
- Core 1: Networking40 questions
- Core 2: Operational Procedures35 questions
- Core 2: Software Troubleshooting33 questions
- Core 1: Mobile Devices25 questions
- Core 1: Virtualization & Cloud20 questions
Jobs and roles this helps you get
CompTIA A+ is the standard entry certification for IT support.
IT support technician / help desk
Valued by employersNational Careers Service names CompTIA A+ for IT support technicians.
National Careers ServiceTechnical support specialist
Valued by employersCompTIA: IT support specialist and help desk technician are the target roles.
Official sourceService desk analyst
Valued by employersAn alternative title for the IT support role.
National Careers ServiceRequirements are checked against the National Careers Service, the relevant regulator or the awarding body — follow each source for the current rules.
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What jobs can I do with CompTIA A+?
CompTIA A+ is the standard entry certification for IT support. IT support technician / help desk: National Careers Service names CompTIA A+ for IT support technicians. Technical support specialist: CompTIA: IT support specialist and help desk technician are the target roles. Service desk analyst: An alternative title for the IT support role.
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CompTIA A+ is on V15 — exam codes 220-1201 (Core 1) and 220-1202 (Core 2), live since 25 March 2025. PassNova's 332 questions are split across both papers, covering hardware, networking, mobile devices, virtualisation and cloud, operating systems, security, and the two troubleshooting domains. Confirm the exam code on your booking against CompTIA's current objectives, since both cores must be passed.
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