About the CompTIA 220-701 A Essentials exam

CompTIA’s 220-701 certification exam is the first of two exams to be passed before earning your A+ certification. This exam measures the necessary competencies of an entry-level IT professional for necessary hands-on experience in working with configuring and/or troubleshooting Windows PCs. The 220-701 certification tests your understanding of computer technology, networking and security, as well as the communication skills and professionalism that will be required in the field or within an organization.

The second exam required to earn CompTIA’s A+ certification is A+ Practical Applications (220-702) exam. The 220-701 and 220-702 exam exams together enable one to achieve A+ Certification. A+ certification is ISO 17024 Accredited (Personnel Certification Accreditation).

What to expect in the CompTIA A Essentials exam?

This test consists of multiple-choice questions. There are no case study type questions and the test is not adaptive. You will be required to attempt approximately 100 questions in 90 minutes. To pass, you need a score of 675 on a scale of 100-900.

Q. What exams need to be passed for obtaining A+ Certificate?
A. You need to pass both 220-701 and 220-702 to earn the A+ certification.

Q. How many questions are asked in the test?
A. 100 approximately

Q. What is the duration of the test?
A. 90 minutes

Q. Is the test linear or adaptive?
A. The test is Linear, and not adaptive

Q. What is the passing score for A+ Ess and A+ Prac?
A. 675 for A+ Essentials, and 700 for CompTIA A+ Practical Application on a scale of 100-900

Q. What is the test retake policy?
A. There is no wait time fixed between the first and second attempt. However, third or any subsequent attempt needs to be at least 30 calendar days apart from the previous test.

Q. For whom the A+ Certification is intended? Is it right for me?
A. A+ is an entry level certification. If you wish to become a PC support technician, this certification is for you. This certification measures the necessary competencies of an entry-level IT professional for necessary hands-on experience in PC assembly, configuration and troubleshooting. You will be tested in PC troubleshooting, networking and security, as well as the communication skills and professionalism.

Q. What to expect in the CompTIA A+ Essentials (220-701) exam?
A. Multiple-choice questions on the following topics:

* Hardware
* Troubleshooting, Repair & Maintenance
* Operating System and Software
* Network
* Security
* Operational Procedure

Q. What are the code languages available for the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam?
A. English, Spanish, German, Turkish, Japanese, Traditional Chinese (Taiwan), Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Korean, Arabic

Q. Where to take the test?
A. CompTIA certification exams are provided through Pearson VUE and Prometric.

Q. How will the practice tests help me in passing the exam?
A. Practice tests provide real exam environment, and the toughness of questions closely resemble that of real queations. By taking a practice test, one can save 100s of dollars in frustration on a failure.

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• Troubleshooting – This objective includes identifying and troubleshooting common hardware and operating system symptoms and their causes.
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