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CompTIA A+ Exam Overview

Jul 21, 2025

Overview

This document is a CompTIA A+ 220-1201 practice test with sample questions and links to additional practice resources and exam objectives.

Sample Exam Question: Port Flapping

  • Primary causes of port flapping include mismatched speed and duplex settings.
  • Outdated device firmware is also a common cause of port flapping.
  • Other potential causes (not correct in this context) include excessive traffic, faulty cabling, and incorrect topology.

CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Practice Test Resources

  • Multiple practice tests are available for Core 1 (220-1201), covering topics such as laptops, networking, storage devices, BIOS, CPU, printers, cloud computing, and troubleshooting.
  • Topic-specific quizzes are provided for detailed study (e.g., network protocols, ports, RAM, virtualization, mobile device hardware).
  • Acronyms quizzes for exam-specific terminology are available in several parts.

CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) Practice Test Resources

  • Core 2 (220-1202) resources include practice tests and quizzes on Windows editions, command-line tools, OS features, security, malware, and troubleshooting.
  • Specialized quizzes cover areas like web browsers, remote access, backup and recovery, script files, and wireless security.

Exam Objectives

  • Direct links to official CompTIA exam objectives in PDF format for both Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202).

Key Terms & Definitions

  • Port Flapping — A network issue where a port continuously transitions between up and down states.
  • Duplex Settings — Network communication mode that can be full (both send and receive) or half (either send or receive).
  • Firmware — Permanent software programmed into a device, critical for hardware control.

Action Items / Next Steps

  • Review all practice tests and topic quizzes provided for both Core 1 and Core 2.
  • Download and study the official CompTIA A+ 220-1201 and 220-1202 exam objectives PDFs.
  • Understand key troubleshooting issues such as port flapping and its root causes.