Overview
This document introduces the CompTIA A+ Certification Practice Test 5 (Exam 220-1201), outlines the AAA security architecture, and lists available CompTIA A+ practice tests and related study resources.
AAA Security Architecture
- AAA stands for Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting, which are key elements of computer security.
- Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a person or process.
- Authorization controls what an authenticated user or process is allowed to do.
- Accounting involves tracking a user’s activities and resource usage.
CompTIA A+ Practice Tests and Study Guides
- CompTIA A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102 cover Core 1 and Core 2 exam domains.
- Many topic-focused quizzes available: laptop hardware, display devices, mobile devices, network protocols, TCP/UDP ports, wireless networking, network services, IP addressing, and hardware troubleshooting.
- Additional quizzes focus on RAM, storage, motherboards, BIOS/UEFI, CPUs, power supplies, printers, virtualization, cloud computing, and security.
- Acronyms quizzes for both 220-1101 and 220-1102 help reinforce technical vocabulary.
Accessing Exam Objectives and Study Resources
- Official CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 exam objective PDFs are available for download.
- Practice exams and quizzes by exam topic are designed to align closely with exam objectives.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Authentication — The process of verifying the identity of a user or process.
- Authorization — The process that determines user privileges or access rights.
- Accounting — Logging and monitoring user activities in an IT system.
- AAA — Acronym for Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Review AAA concepts and ensure you understand the difference between authentication, authorization, and accounting.
- Take relevant CompTIA A+ practice quizzes by exam objective to identify knowledge gaps.
- Download and study the official 220-1101 and 220-1102 CompTIA exam objectives PDFs.