IT & Cybersecurity
CompTIA® A+Entry Level Computer Technician
CompTIA A+ is the industry-standard entry-level IT certification. The current version is the V15 series (Core 1: 220-1201, Core 2: 220-1202), released March 25, 2025; the V14 (220-1101 / 220-1102) retired in late 2025. Covers hardware, networking, mobile devices, operating systems, security, and troubleshooting across two separate exams.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the CompTIA® A+ exam.
- Passing score
- Core 1: 675/900 · Core 2: 700/900
- Format & length
- 90 questions per exam · 90 minutes each
- Voucher cost
- ~$269 USD per exam (~$538 total)
- Prerequisites
- None required (9–12 months of IT experience recommended)
- Validity
- 3 years (CEUs or higher cert renew it)
What’s tested
Key topics on the CompTIA® A+ exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official CompTIA® A+ exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Hardware
- Networking
- Mobile Devices
- Virtualization & Cloud
- Operating Systems
- Security
- Software Troubleshooting
- Operational Procedures
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
New IT support technicians, help-desk staff, and career changers entering tech. The single most-recognized entry-level IT credential in US hiring filters.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
A+ is the cheapest cert that gets a non-IT resume past HR keyword filters. Combined with Network+ and Security+, it forms the "CompTIA Trifecta" that lands first IT jobs.
Sample question
What a CompTIA® A+ question looks like.
An automotive startup is engineering a self-driving car platform that depends on 5G to operate reliably and respond instantly to road conditions. Which 5G service category is the BEST match for this scenario?
Why: Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communications (URLLC) targets time-sensitive workloads where delays cannot be tolerated, such as remote surgery and self-driving vehicles. It uses prioritized scheduling along with short, overlapping transmissions to keep latency minimal. eMBB (enhanced Mobile Broadband) is geared toward high-throughput consumer use like streaming and mobile phone traffic. mMTC (massive Machine-Type Communications) supports very large numbers of low-power IoT sensors rather than latency-critical control loops. LTE is the predominant 4G standard, defining its radio interface and throughput improvements over 3G, but it is not a 5G classification.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
1,099 questions covering every objective on the official CompTIA® A+ exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking CompTIA® A+ unlocks every other IT & Cybersecurity exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
CompTIA® A+ articles & study guides
Best Certification Practice Question Banks: How to Choose the Right One
A practical guide to choosing certification practice question banks for IT, nursing, PMP, finance, real estate, cloud, and healthcare exams.
CompTIA A+ (220-1101 / 220-1102) Study Guide — From Zero to Pass in 2026
The most-failed CompTIA exam isn't Security+, it's A+ — because candidates underestimate it. Here's what the Core 1 and Core 2 exams actually test, and an 8-week schedule that gets you through both.
CompTIA A+ vs Network+: Which One Should You Take First?
Choosing between CompTIA A+ and Network+ is a common dilemma for IT beginners. We break down the differences, prerequisites, and which one aligns best with your career goals.
How to Study for an IT Certification (and Actually Pass): A Practical 2026 Playbook
Most certification advice is about books. The hard part is the schedule, the focus, and the test-day mental game. Here's the system that's worked across CompTIA, Cisco, ISC2, and AWS.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about CompTIA® A+
How many questions does the CompTIA® A+ bank have?
1,099 questions, organized into 9 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
What does premium cost?
Premium is sold per category and unlocks every IT & Cybersecurity exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the CompTIA® A+ content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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