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CompTIA exam objectives, explained

Know exactly what each exam tests before you study. Every domain, its weight, and every objective — in plain English, in the official order.

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220-1201A+
CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)
Core 1 is the hardware-and-networking half of the A+: mobile devices, networking fundamentals, PC hardware, virtualization basics, and the troubleshooting that ties them together.
5 domains · 27 objectivesView overview
220-1202A+
CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)
Core 2 is the software half of the A+: operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and the operational procedures that make you effective on a real help desk.
4 domains · 36 objectivesView overview
N10-009Network+
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009)
Network+ goes deeper than the A+ networking domain: routing and switching, wireless design, network operations and monitoring, security fundamentals, and structured troubleshooting.
5 domains · 25 objectivesView overview
SY0-701Security+
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
Security+ validates baseline cybersecurity skills: security concepts and cryptography, the threat landscape, secure architecture, day-to-day security operations, and program governance.
5 domains · 28 objectivesView overview

What are exam objectives?

Exam objectives (also called exam blueprints) are official documents published by CompTIA that outline every topic, skill, and knowledge area tested on their certification exams. They serve as the definitive study guide for what you need to know to pass.

Each blueprint breaks the exam into domains (major topic areas) and objectives (specific skills), and shows each domain's percentage weight on the exam. Our overviews walk that same structure in plain English — and link you to CompTIA's official documents for the full sub-objective detail.

How to use exam objectives

Four ways to turn the blueprint into a study plan.

STEP 1
Create a study checklist

Work through the objectives and check off each domain as you master it — nothing on the exam falls outside this list.

STEP 2
Identify knowledge gaps

Review each objective and honestly assess your current knowledge. Focus extra time on weak areas.

STEP 3
Prioritize by domain weight

Domains with higher percentages have more questions. Allocate study time proportionally.

STEP 4
Verify exam readiness

Before scheduling your exam, review every objective to confirm total coverage — no surprises on test day.

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Practice tests, flashcards, hands-on labs, and study articles — all aligned with these objectives.

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