CompTIA A+ (220-1201 / 220-1202): Free Practice Tests & Study Guides
Everything you need to prepare for the current CompTIA A+ exams, in one place. Take a free full-length practice test for each core, drill the performance-based questions, check whether you're actually ready, and study individual topics - all written by a certified engineer, and all free to start with no signup.
Free A+ Practice Tests
A+ is two exams, so prepare and test for each core separately. Both practice tests are free with a full-length exam and a personalized Exam Coach report.
Best CompTIA A+ Practice Exams (2026)
Both cores ranked separately: Professor Messer (best free), FigigExams ($39 once per core), Mike Meyers, Jason Dion and CertMaster. Core 1 passes at 675/900, Core 2 at 700/900.
Core 1 · 220-1201Free A+ Core 1 Practice Test
Mobile, networking, hardware, cloud, and troubleshooting. 5 free questions + a full free exam.
Core 2 · 220-1202Free A+ Core 2 Practice Test
Operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and procedures. 5 free questions + a full free exam.
The A+ Blueprint: Domains and Weights
CompTIA publishes exactly what each exam tests and how much of it each domain is worth. Read this before planning your study, not after.
Core 1 Exam Objectives
All five domains weighted, all 27 sub-objectives, and why 48% of them are scenario-based.
Core 2 · 220-1202Core 2 Exam Objectives
All four domains weighted, all 36 sub-objectives, and the new AI objective most guides miss.
Both coresA+ Practice Exam
Full-length papers for 220-1201 and 220-1202, 90 questions each, scored against the real pass marks.
A+ Prep Tools & Guides
Command Line Cheat Sheet
Every Windows and Linux command named in objectives 1.5 and 1.9, with the pairs that get confused.
FlashcardsA+ Flashcards
Interactive cards for the recall half of both cores - RAID, ports, laser process, removal order.
Study Plan30-Day A+ Plan
One core in a month, week by week, sequenced by the official weights and objective verbs.
Read FirstA+ Exam Dumps
Why they fail harder on A+ than any other CompTIA exam, and what to use instead.
PBQ PracticeA+ Performance-Based Questions
The PBQ formats, a strategy to answer them, and 5 free PBQ-style questions for both cores.
Readiness TestAm I Ready for the A+?
The readiness rubric plus a free full test for each core with a concept-level map.
Hardware · Core 1Hardware Troubleshooting
The 6-step methodology, motherboard, RAM, storage, and power. 5 practice questions.
A+Pairs with Professor Messer
Finished the free videos? Test what stuck with a free full exam for each core.
CompareCertMaster Alternative for A+
An honest side-by-side: $39 once vs CertMaster's ~$300+ for both cores.
Ready for a Full A+ Practice Exam?
Our study guides cover individual topics. For full exam simulation, take a complete A+ practice exam for either core with a personalized concept-level Exam Coach report.
- Full-length exams for Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202)
- Exam Coach identifies your exact weak concepts
- Explanation + Exam Tips on every question, including PBQ-style items
- Multiple versions for thorough preparation
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