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CompTIA A+ Core 1
Exam 220-1101 | Hardware & Network Foundations
90
Questions (Max)
90
Minutes
675
Passing Score
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Course Chapters
1
Motherboards, Processors, and Memory
Form factors, CPUs, RAM, BIOS/UEFI, Cooling
Domain 3
2
Expansion Cards, Storage Devices, and Power Supplies
GPUs, SSDs, HDDs, RAID, PSU wattage
Domain 3
3
Peripherals, Cables and Connectors
USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, input devices
Domain 3
4
Printers and Multifunction Devices
Laser, inkjet, thermal, maintenance
Domain 3
5
Networking Fundamentals
Topologies, OSI model, Ethernet, devices
Domain 2
6
Introduction to TCP/IP
IPv4, IPv6, subnetting, ports, protocols
Domain 2
7
Wireless and SOHO Networks
802.11 standards, WPA3, router config
Domain 2
8
Network Services, Virtualization and Cloud
DHCP, DNS, VMs, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS
Domain 4
9
Laptop and Mobile Device Hardware
Displays, batteries, upgrades, components
Domain 1
10
Mobile Connectivity and Application Support
Cellular, Bluetooth, sync, MDM
Domain 1
11
Troubleshooting Methodology
6-step process, POST, power, display issues
Domain 5
12
Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
Diagnostics, symptoms, tools
Domain 5
Hands-On Labs
PC Components ID
Ch 1
CPU Socket ID
Ch 1
RAM Identification
Ch 1
PSU Connectors
Ch 2
ESD-Safe Workspace
Safety
Troubleshooting
Ch 11
Cable Matching
Ch 3
Printer Troubleshoot
Ch 4
Subnet Calculator
Ch 6
Challenges
SOHO Rescue
Ch 7
Exam Domains
1
Mobile Devices
15%
2
Networking
20%
3
Hardware
25%
4
Virtualization/Cloud
11%
5
Troubleshooting
29%
Cert Prep
Prep Round 1
Scenarios
Prep Round 2
Mixed
Prep Round 3
Mixed
Prep Round 4
Mixed