CompTIA A+ Core (220-1101) Practice Questions - Part 1 | 50 Q&A with Explanations

Welcome to the first installment of our CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Exam Prep Series. In this video, we present 50 practice questions covering crucial topics such as Mobile Devices, Networking, Hardware, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing, along with Hardware and Network Troubleshooting. While this practice test aligns with the content you'll encounter on the real CompTIA exam, please note that it's designed solely for practice.
The actual CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam comprises up to 90 questions, and you'll have 90 minutes to complete it. To pass, you need a score of 675 . This certification focuses on practical skills equivalent to 12 months of experience in roles like help desk, desktop support, or field service.
Here's a breakdown of the domains and their weightage in the exam:
- Hardware and Network Troubleshooting: 29%
- Networking: 20%
- Hardware: 25%
- Mobile Devices: 15%
- Virtualization and Cloud Computing: 11%
Our practice test aims to reinforce your understanding of these domains by guiding you through each question and providing comprehensive explanations. It's a valuable resource to help you prepare effectively.
Stay tuned for more practice questions and in-depth explanations in our CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Exam Prep Series. Subscribe now and let's embark on this learning journey together!
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[@ShahrinRahman]

You read the first couple of words with keywords and the answer is easy to guess. As long as you know the meaning of the vocabularies, everything else is a piece of cake.

[@samgonzalez1447]

Any good recommendations an online training? I like this so far

[@bluehhorseshoe415]

the power down the printer question is asked twice. glad i got it right the 2nd time LOL

[@theplayernkc]

3:55 None of the above. The first step is: Plug the phone into a charger. If you can't see anything on the screen, you can't make any changes to the brightness.

[@mbreed8960]

This is a dumb question but they give the correct CompTIA answer.

[@theplayernkc]

@@mbreed8960 It's not a dumb question, it's checking your common sense. The correct answer is on the test and it's Plug the phone into a charger. What is the FIRST step you would take if someone came to you with this issue? If you think anyone of those answers given in the video are correct, IT is not for you. There are several channels on youtube and the net giving out wrong answers. Even one of the most trusted CompTIA A+ Exam question site had an answer wrong and I contacted them about it and they fixed it. You will get into the wrong answers most of the time is on the PBQ's. Some say they do it to keep CompTIA off their backs. I've taken the tests and on 220-1101, I got 5 of them, 4 were actually just like what has been on youtube or websites and 1 question, nobody anywhere ever had shown anything like it.

[@Djmiddlekauff]

yeah that one is a little silly. I would start by trying to see anything on the screen and if I dont see anything I would probably try to do a hard restart

[@theplayernkc]

@@mbreed8960 They give the correct answer for the answers given, but those answers are not what's on the test. I am CompTIA A+ certified and I took the tests in 2024.

[@animepersonthing]

i take my first part on saturday, so this is helping me out. thank you!

[@PuffnPlayProductions]

hey did you pass?

[@animepersonthing]

@@PuffnPlayProductions yep!

[@mr.domingues]

@@animepersonthing Congratsss. Were the question similar to the ones on this video? Phrasing and all?

[@joninosaka]

For Question 21, how does a Firewall help in enforcing Network Access policies for BYOD users? Firewalls usually sit between the internet and the intranet controlling incoming and outgoing traffic and through which ports they can go to. I was under the impression that Network Access Policies for BYOD devices would be more about controlling which users would be able to access the network with their devices which would fall under the domain of a NAC system or an ACL (access control list) which are found on many routers nowadays. For sure routers are definitely a part of network access control.

[@munchiesx5]

thanks for your time and effort its appreciated, 12 does not specify if its a laptop or desktop. 50/50 either keyboard or touchpad.

[@arturukrins2137]

Disagree. Touching keyboard does not trigger mouse movement unless specific setting is enabled and specific key is pressed. It's very rare therefore unrealistic in real world.

[@TayWill102]

The best study 📖 tool so far 🙌🏽

[@k_usuan]

Great content and find this helpful . Bravo and thanks

[@akyblue]

Thank you for the videos. 🎉

[@ashwork6861]

4:55, but if it’s a smartphone and I can’t see anything doesn’t that disable 98% of the phone functions including screen settings?

[@michellemartinez108]

These are great questions!

[@StinnMysterious]

at 1:12:40, when paper gets jammed, printers automatically stop and won't start again until jam is cleared and doors are closed.

[@maurajuana]

how old is this exam. ? itunes has started to be discontinued and icloud has been the contact syncing platform for years now

[@MarkSlaterMusic]

Pliocene

[@thehandleishothott]

The first question says "call". How can you physically check a commection over a call. And what about wifi?

[@vinsonmccoy86]

Needed this

[@gamereditor59ner22]

Thank you!

[@traceymadida599]

Thank you Sir!!

[@-Iimbo]

thank you!

[@user-mc5vs9dt1k]

Thank you❤

[@Joshua89754]

Question #9 makes absolutely no sense. Depending on the cost of video cards, installing a new one is not always cost-effective, especially when the DVI is faulty, the next best possible solution should be, "D. Try using an adapter". Also. what if we're working with an ITX or even with micro-ATX with the rest of the PCIE slots full???

[@robinmeade7573]

You are completely wrong. They're talking about BUILT-IN DVI connector as in it's soldered onto the motherboard. Adapter won't do squat for you as the DVI connector itself is damaged! Bypassing the DVI connector with cheap video card is the best option. You can buy ANY PCIe Video card to regain functionality. Finding same model of motherboard and replacing all the components on it would be so tedious if you are even able to find same motherboard after prolonged use of your current system. Video card on the other hand doesn't matter brand or generation as long as it's the correct video slot.

[@AlexMiller-sd5vk]

If the DVI port is faulty, and if it's the only integrated video output, then using an adapter would achieve nothing, though it is still probably a good step to take before purchasing and installing a graphics card, since you don't know if the system is even capable of powering it. Even lower power cards like the xx50 series Nvidia cards can overload a cheap PSU if the machine wasn't designed around the extra wattage. A lot of these scenarios also assume a lot of things. If this machine came into a repair shop I was running, a very honest conversation would be had around whether the customer was ready to upgrade to a new machine. I would mostly agree with the solution given as the FIRST real step that would fix the problem, because it would still be cheaper and faster than a full MOBO swap out, assuming the DVI port IS actually dead and there are no other video outs.

[@Djmiddlekauff]

I think based on the wording its not a high end system. In that case a basic video card would require far less work and would cost less than finding the same exact board.

[@Joshua89754]

@@Djmiddlekauff figured. I just read that..

[@Djmiddlekauff]

Question 8 is pretty dumb for a couple reasons. First, a devices manual wont give you any information about disassembling a device. Second, for most cellphones and tablets magnetic drivers are perfectly safe and widely used in the repair industry. A better answer would be "making contact with the motherboard with a magnetic driver"

[@PROGAMER-fz2kj]

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[@mbreed8960]

19 is bs. Is this an actual exam question? The answer explanation contradicts the question.

[@geoffcheung3068]

I agree with the wording of the question is disingenious. The question never mentioned anything about the internet. It just said network to which switches also transfers packets across. I would argue about this one too.

[@alphoncemachakata6032]

Writing my exam a day after tomorrow

[@akyblue]

Wishing you the best. How have you been preparing? Whats your sources. Good luck and please keep us updated

[@alphoncemachakata6032]

I missed l got 649

[@alphoncemachakata6032]

But most of the questions were covered in your videos l failed to manage my time

[@akyblue]

​@@alphoncemachakata6032 oh bummer! Sorry to hear that. Wishing you luck for next time

[@zer0dbvn433]

I’ve been studying since Jan. Planning to buy the test in April and hopefully pass. I’ve watched all of messers videos on 1101 and took Dion’s practice tests literally dozens of times and along with this I’ve studied pbqs and took examcompass. I hear 1101 is much harder than 1102 so I’m tryna get it right the first time since it’s an expensive test

[@robinmeade7573]

Q1 why wouldn't it be ping? Wouldn't that be the simplest solution to check whether employee knows what he/she is talking about? Why start digging under the table looking for Ethernet cable? Also this question doesn't specify if we are talking about laptop or desktop. If the user has a laptop with a possible WiFi connection, that would be even more illogical to be looking for Ethernet cable.

[@OTB2002]

Always check if there's a hardware issue first.

[@robinmeade7573]

@@OTB2002 Why? Most of the time it will be software that will screw up. I can't tell you how many times reboot fixed an issue for me. Especially on older OS. What is the chance of RJ45 disconnecting from the port?

[@mathieubishara2163]

well to be frank, try pinging your router when you're not even connected to it. If there's no IP address to ping and you're not even connected to a LAN that option doesn't work. Nor would IPconfig as you won't even be connected to the gateway. That implies there's a hardware issue somewhere and it likely isn't the router

[@mathieubishara2163]

@@OTB2002 i disagree, that's not true at all, different issues require different steps.

[@azureharris8647]

Because it can be something as simple as the Ethernet not being plugged in all the way. Or damage to the cable. You always check the simplest solution first

[@robinmeade7573]

There is too many god damn acronyms in the tech industry. When I see the whole name I right away know which one should be. 😡

[@mathieubishara2163]

you get the hang of it, it just takes practice. also you don't have to know them all by heart, you always have access to google when you're on site.