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CompTIA A+ study guide
Exam domains and weights, what to study first, and the jobs asking for CompTIA A+ right now.
Exam domains and weights
How to study for CompTIA A+
- Start with Hardware and Network Troubleshooting. It is about 15% of the exam.
- Then Operating Systems (15%).
- Then Security (13%).
- Take a practice exam, find your weakest domain, and study that next. Repeat until you score comfortably above the pass mark.
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What is on the CompTIA A+ exam?
CompTIA A+ (220-1101 and 220-1102) covers 9 domains: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting (15%), Operating Systems (15%), Security (13%), Hardware (12%), Software Troubleshooting (11%), Operational Procedures (11%), Networking (10%), Mobile Devices (7%), Virtualization and Cloud Computing (6%).
Which CompTIA A+ domain should I study first?
Hardware and Network Troubleshooting carries the most weight at about 15% of the exam, so it earns the most study time. Then work down the list by weight and spend extra time on any domain where your practice scores are low.
What level is CompTIA A+?
CompTIA A+ is an entry-level certification from CompTIA.
Are there jobs that ask for CompTIA A+?
Yes. ReconHire currently lists postings that mention CompTIA A+, such as IT Support Specialist at EdgeQ Technologies Private Limited; Help Desk Analyst at EdgeQ Technologies Private Limited; Data Center Operations Engineer at Cloudflare.
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Yes. ReconHire has free CompTIA A+ practice exams on every plan, with a readiness score and a study plan that targets your weakest domains.