CompTIA A+
CompTIA
Start your tech career with CompTIA A+, the industry standard certification for entry-level roles. Trusted by employers worldwide, A+ builds foundational skills in hardware, software, networking, troubleshooting, and security. The latest version, V15, is updated for today’s technology and prepares you for roles like IT support specialist and help desk technician through two exams—Core 1 and Core 2.
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Exam details Exam version: V15; Core 1 and Core 2 exams must be taken from the same version, no mixing allowed Exam series code: 220-1201 (Core 1) and 220-1202 (Core 2) Launch date: March 25, 2025 Number of questions: Maximum of 90 per exam, including multiple-choice (single and multiple response), drag-and-drop, and performance-based questions Length of test: 90 minutes per exam Passing score: A+ Core 1: 675 (on a scale of 900), A+ Core 2: 700 (on a scale of 900) Recommended experience: 12 months of hands-on experience in an IT support specialist job role Languages: English Retirement: Usually three years after launch (estimated 2028) DoD 8140 approved work roles: Technical support specialist, system administrator, and cyber defense infrastructure support specialist
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