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Straight, no-fluff answers to the questions everyone asks before sitting the CompTIA A+ exams.

How Many Questions Are on the CompTIA A+ Exam?

CompTIA A+ has two exams (Core 1 220-1201 and Core 2 220-1202), each with a maximum of 90 questions in 90 minutes. Here's the full breakdown.

What Is the Passing Score for CompTIA A+?

CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) passes at 675 and Core 2 (220-1202) at 700, both on a 100–900 scale. Here's what that means and how scaled scoring works.

How Long Does It Take to Study for CompTIA A+?

Most people need 1–3 months to study for CompTIA A+, depending on background and hours per week. Here's a realistic timeline and how to plan it.

CompTIA A+ vs Network+: Which Should You Take First?

New to IT? Take CompTIA A+ first — it's the entry-level foundation. Network+ builds on it. Here's how the two certs differ and the right order.

Is CompTIA A+ Worth It?

CompTIA A+ is the standard entry ticket into IT support and help desk roles. Here's an honest look at who it's worth it for — and who can skip it.

CompTIA A+ 220-1201 vs 220-1202 (Core 1 vs Core 2)

CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) covers hardware and networking; Core 2 (220-1202) covers operating systems and security. You need both. Here's the difference.

CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Study Guide

A domain-by-domain CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) study guide covering Mobile Devices (13%), Networking (23%), Hardware (25%), Virtualization & Cloud (11%), and Troubleshooting (28%) — with what to drill in each.

CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) Study Guide

A domain-by-domain CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) study guide covering Operating Systems (28%), Security (28%), Software Troubleshooting (23%), and Operational Procedures (21%) — with what to drill in each.

How to Pass CompTIA A+ on the First Try

A first-try CompTIA A+ pass comes down to a handful of habits: study the real objectives, drill PBQs early, and time your mock exams. Here's the full playbook.

CompTIA A+ Exam Prep: The 8-Week Plan

A week-by-week CompTIA A+ study plan covering every Core 1 and Core 2 domain in order, with review and PBQ-drilling weeks built in before each exam. Adjustable to 6 or 12 weeks.

How to Use Flashcards to Pass CompTIA A+

Flashcards work for CompTIA A+ because part of the exam is genuinely memorization-heavy — port numbers, wireless standards, commands. Here's what to card, what not to, and a routine that sticks.

Turn the answers into a plan

ExamWizardz builds a day-by-day A+ study plan around the official objectives — with practice tests, PBQs, and a readiness score.

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