Certifications
220-1101 & 220-1102

CompTIA A+

Launch your IT career with essential technical support skills

Duration

90 minutes per exam

Questions

90

Passing

675

Cost

$246

Exam Domains

Mobile Devices

15%

Install and configure laptop hardware and components · Compare and contrast the display components of mobile devices · Set up and configure accessories and ports

Networking

20%

Compare and contrast Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports · Compare and contrast common networking hardware · Compare and contrast protocols for wireless networking

Hardware

25%

Explain basic cable types and their connectors · Install the appropriate RAM · Select and install storage devices

Virtualization and Cloud Computing

11%

Summarize cloud-computing concepts · Summarize aspects of client-side virtualization

Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

29%

Apply the best practice methodology to resolve problems · Troubleshoot problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU, and power · Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with storage drives

Career Paths

Help Desk Technician
$40,000 - $55,000

Security-focused role that benefits from Security+ certification.

Key responsibilities:

  • Apply security best practices
  • Monitor and protect systems
Security FundamentalsRisk Management
VariesBLS

Demand varies by specialization.

Desktop Support Specialist
$45,000 - $65,000

Security-focused role that benefits from Security+ certification.

Key responsibilities:

  • Apply security best practices
  • Monitor and protect systems
Security FundamentalsRisk Management
VariesBLS

Demand varies by specialization.

Field Service Technician
$42,000 - $60,000

Security-focused role that benefits from Security+ certification.

Key responsibilities:

  • Apply security best practices
  • Monitor and protect systems
Security FundamentalsRisk Management
VariesBLS

Demand varies by specialization.

IT Support Specialist
$48,000 - $70,000

Security-focused role that benefits from Security+ certification.

Key responsibilities:

  • Apply security best practices
  • Monitor and protect systems
Security FundamentalsRisk Management
VariesBLS

Demand varies by specialization.

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99% of students who reach 95% concept mastery pass

Why get certified

  • Entry point for IT career
  • Vendor-neutral certification
  • Covers essential IT fundamentals
  • Recognized globally