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CompTIA Exam Syllabus
220-1202 syllabus, skills measured, and exam topics
CompTIA A+ is the preferred certification for technical support and IT operational roles. Learn about the certification, available training and the exam.
Skills measured by domain
Use the weighting table to decide where to spend the most study time.
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mobile devices | 13% |
| Networking | 23% |
| Hardware | 25% |
| Virtualization and cloud computing | 11% |
| Hardware and network troubleshooting | 28% |
What to know before you study
These sections explain the role, audience, and exam framing behind the outline.
Detailed outline
Scan each section as a working study checklist instead of one long wall of text.
Mobile devices (13%)
- Hardware setup: installing components like batteries, cameras, and Wi-Fi antennas.
- Accessory options: configuring USB, Bluetooth, NFC, and docking stations.
- Network setup: configuring Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular data, and synchronization settings.
- Troubleshooting: identifying and fixing hardware and connectivity issues.
Networking (23%)
- Protocols and ports: learning about networking protocols, ports, and wireless technologies.
- SOHO networks: setting up small office/home office networks, including IP addressing and VPNs.
- Networking tools: troubleshooting with crimpers, cable testers, and Wi-Fi analyzers.
Hardware (25%)
- Component installation: setting up RAM, CPUs, and storage devices.
- Cables and connectors: working with HDMI, Ethernet, and USB cables.
- Peripheral devices: installing and maintaining printers, scanners, and other peripherals.
- Motherboards and power: configuring motherboards, power supplies, and cooling solutions.
Virtualization and cloud computing (11%)
- Virtualization concepts: understanding virtual machines, hypervisors, and desktop virtualization.
- Cloud models: learning about IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS.
Hardware and network troubleshooting (28%)
- Diagnosing issues: identifying and fixing hardware, network, and connectivity problems.
- Troubleshooting tools: using multimeters, cable testers, and loopback plugs.