{"id":1167,"date":"2026-06-20T05:16:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T09:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boostelearning.com\/resources\/blog\/comptia-a-plus-practice-test\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T05:16:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T09:16:20","slug":"comptia-a-plus-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/boostelearning.com\/de\/resources\/blog\/comptia-a-plus-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"CompTIA A+ Practice Test (2026): Free Core 1 &#038; Core 2 Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Use this free CompTIA A+ practice test to gauge your readiness for the <strong>220-1201 (Core 1)<\/strong> and <strong>220-1202 (Core 2)<\/strong> exams. Each question mirrors the real exam style; click <em>Reveal answer<\/em> to check yourself and read a short explanation. You must pass <strong>both<\/strong> exams to earn the A+ certification.<\/p>\n<h2>CompTIA A+ exam at a glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Exams:<\/strong> two required \u2014 Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Questions:<\/strong> up to 90 per exam (multiple-choice and performance-based)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Length:<\/strong> 90 minutes per exam<\/li>\n<li><strong>Passing score:<\/strong> 675\/900 (Core 1), 700\/900 (Core 2)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> ~$253 USD per exam (~$506 for both)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Free CompTIA A+ practice questions<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"qz\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Which RAM form factor is used in most laptops?<\/strong><br \/>A) DIMM&nbsp;&nbsp; B) SODIMM&nbsp;&nbsp; C) ECC&nbsp;&nbsp; D) RIMM<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>B) SODIMM.<\/strong> Small-Outline DIMMs are the compact memory modules used in laptops and small-form-factor PCs; full-size DIMMs go in desktops.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Which RAID level provides striping with no redundancy?<\/strong><br \/>A) RAID 1&nbsp;&nbsp; B) RAID 5&nbsp;&nbsp; C) RAID 0&nbsp;&nbsp; D) RAID 10<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>C) RAID 0.<\/strong> RAID 0 stripes data across disks for speed but offers no fault tolerance \u2014 lose one drive and you lose the array.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What default port does HTTPS use?<\/strong><br \/>A) 80&nbsp;&nbsp; B) 25&nbsp;&nbsp; C) 53&nbsp;&nbsp; D) 443<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>D) 443.<\/strong> HTTPS (HTTP over TLS) uses TCP port 443; plain HTTP uses 80.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>A laser printer outputs pages where the toner smears when touched. Which component is the most likely cause?<\/strong><br \/>A) Toner cartridge&nbsp;&nbsp; B) Fuser assembly&nbsp;&nbsp; C) Transfer roller&nbsp;&nbsp; D) Pickup roller<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>B) Fuser assembly.<\/strong> The fuser uses heat and pressure to bond toner to the page. If it fails, toner isn&#8217;t fused and smears.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Which Windows file system supports file-level permissions and encryption (EFS)?<\/strong><br \/>A) FAT32&nbsp;&nbsp; B) exFAT&nbsp;&nbsp; C) NTFS&nbsp;&nbsp; D) ext4<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>C) NTFS.<\/strong> NTFS supports ACL-based permissions, EFS encryption, journaling, and large volumes; FAT\/exFAT do not offer per-file permissions.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Which connector is reversible and can carry power, data, and video over a single cable?<\/strong><br \/>A) USB-A&nbsp;&nbsp; B) USB-C&nbsp;&nbsp; C) DisplayPort&nbsp;&nbsp; D) RJ45<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>B) USB-C.<\/strong> The reversible USB-C connector can deliver power (USB Power Delivery), data (USB\/Thunderbolt), and video (DP Alt Mode).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Which malware type encrypts a user&#8217;s files and demands payment for the key?<\/strong><br \/>A) Spyware&nbsp;&nbsp; B) Rootkit&nbsp;&nbsp; C) Ransomware&nbsp;&nbsp; D) Worm<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>C) Ransomware.<\/strong> Ransomware encrypts data and extorts payment for decryption; reliable, tested backups are the best defense.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Which Windows command-line tool displays the current IP configuration?<\/strong><br \/>A) ping&nbsp;&nbsp; B) ipconfig&nbsp;&nbsp; C) netstat&nbsp;&nbsp; D) tracert<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>B) ipconfig.<\/strong> <code>ipconfig<\/code> shows adapter IP, subnet, and gateway; add <code>\/all<\/code> for DNS and MAC details.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Which wireless standard is marketed as &#8220;Wi-Fi 6&#8221;?<\/strong><br \/>A) 802.11n&nbsp;&nbsp; B) 802.11ac&nbsp;&nbsp; C) 802.11ax&nbsp;&nbsp; D) 802.11g<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>C) 802.11ax.<\/strong> 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) operates on 2.4 and 5 GHz with higher efficiency in dense environments; Wi-Fi 6E adds 6 GHz.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>A pop-up claims the PC is infected and tells the user to call a phone number. Which attack is this?<\/strong><br \/>A) Scareware&nbsp;&nbsp; B) SQL injection&nbsp;&nbsp; C) Zero-day&nbsp;&nbsp; D) Brute force<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>Reveal answer<\/summary>\n<p><strong>A) Scareware.<\/strong> Scareware is social engineering that uses fake alerts to pressure the victim into calling a number or installing rogue software.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"callout-box\" style=\"margin:28px 0\">\n<h3>Want the full course, hands-on labs, and a Pass Guarantee?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"muted\">These ten questions are a taste. Boost eLearning&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/boostelearning.com\/courses\/comptia\/comptia-a-plus\/\"><strong>CompTIA A+ Training<\/strong><\/a> covers every Core 1 and Core 2 objective with hands-on Live Labs and a money-back Pass Guarantee \u2014 so you walk into <em>both<\/em> exams ready. <a href=\"https:\/\/boostelearning.com\/courses\/comptia\/comptia-a-plus\/\">Explore the A+ course &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>CompTIA A+ practice test FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>How many questions are on the real CompTIA A+ exam?<\/h3>\n<p>Each exam (Core 1 and Core 2) has up to 90 questions \u2014 a mix of multiple-choice and performance-based items \u2014 in 90 minutes.<\/p>\n<h3>What score do I need to pass the A+?<\/h3>\n<p>675 out of 900 for Core 1 and 700 out of 900 for Core 2. You must pass both to be certified.<\/p>\n<h3>Is this practice test enough to pass?<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s a readiness check, not a full prep. 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