!! The A+ 220-901 & 220-902 exams were retired on July 31st, 2019 (English).
The newer Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) exams are available now.
See this page for more information about the 220-100X series exams.
Welcome to my CompTIA A+ 220-901 & 220-902 study page! The A+ certification is designed to test your skills with PCs, laptops, mobile devices, operating systems, and basic networking and security concepts. It is the most well-known certification in the computer industry and many companies require/recommend that you have it. This study page acts as a starting point for you in your goal to obtain the A+ certification.
Begin with the video below on how to pass the A+. Good luck!
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A+ Exam Details
| Exam Codes | 220-901 and 220-902 |
| Launch Date | December 15, 2015 |
| Exam Description | CompTIA A+ 220-901 covers PC hardware and peripherals, mobile device hardware, networking and troubleshooting hardware and network connectivity issues.
CompTIA A+ 220-902 covers installing and configuring operating systems including Windows, iOS, Android, Apple OS X and Linux. It also addresses security, the fundamentals of cloud computing 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 | 220-901: 675 (on a scale of 900) 220-902: 700 (on a scale of 900) |
| Recommended Experience | 9 to 12 months hands-on experience in the lab or field |
| Languages | English, German, Japanese, Portuguese, French and Spanish (Modern) |
| Retirement | TBD – Usually three years after launch |
| Price | $211 USD per exam (See all pricing) |
When it comes to pricing, always watch for discounts. For example you can find 10% discount coupons just about anywhere: in my book, on the CompTIA website, and with third-party voucher providers such as GetCertified4Less. Watch for increased savings with early-expiry vouchers too. For those of you that are students or employees of an accredited academic institution check out the CompTIA Academic Marketplace where you can save a lot of money on exams.
I hope you benefited from this study page! Good luck with your exams!
Get the A+ Study Tools here:
- A+ Exam Cram
- A+ Exam Cram Practice Questions
- A+ Complete Video Course (enter PROWSE70 at checkout for 70% off), also on Safari
