CompTIA A+ 220-1201 Exam Practice Questions, practice question pack
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CompTIA A+ 220-1201 Exam Practice Questions

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Question 1

A technician is troubleshooting an all-in-one laser printer that prints a vertical line when making copies and scans.

When users print or receive faxes, the output from the printer is correct.

Which of the following should the technician examine to determine the cause of the issue?

  1. The pickup rollers
  2. The corona wire
  3. The document feeder
  4. The drum assembly
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Correct answer: C. The document feeder

The defect appears only on copies and scans, so it belongs to the scan path rather than the print engine. Incoming faxes are produced by the laser imaging system and never pass through the scanner, which is why that output is clean. Debris or toner on the narrow ADF scan glass strip, or a dirty feeder roller or guide, drags a consistent vertical line down every page pulled through the feeder. Inspect and clean the document feeder and its scan glass.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Pickup rollers move paper through the print path; feed faults cause jams or skew, not a line on scans.
  • B. A failing corona wire would mark printed pages and received faxes too, and those print correctly.
  • D. A scratched or worn drum marks everything the print engine produces, but printed output is correct.

Question 2

Which of the following is an advantage of using a hybrid cloud instead of a public cloud?

  1. Ability to reduce management overhead
  2. Ability to use cross-platform virtualization
  3. Ability to meet data residency requirements
  4. Ability to leverage IaaS and PaaS
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Correct answer: C. Ability to meet data residency requirements

A hybrid cloud architecture allows organizations to keep sensitive data on private infrastructure while leveraging public cloud resources, enabling them to meet data residency and regulatory requirements that mandate data remain within specific geographic regions or under direct organizational control. This is a primary advantage over pure public cloud solutions where all data is hosted on the provider's infrastructure.

Why the other options are wrong

  • A. Hybrid cloud typically increases management overhead compared to public cloud due to managing both private and public environments.
  • B. Cross-platform virtualization is not inherently tied to hybrid cloud architecture and can be used in any cloud model.
  • D. Both public and hybrid clouds can leverage IaaS and PaaS; this is not a distinguishing advantage of hybrid cloud.

Question 3

A technician is troubleshooting a desktop PC that is plugged into a UPS. The PC loses the system date/time after every power outage.

Which of the following should the technician do to resolve the issue? (Choose two.)

  1. Run a BIOS update.
  2. Swap out the RAM.
  3. Disable NTP in the OS.
  4. Repair the backup power source.
  5. Replace the CMOS battery.
  6. Install a surge protector. ✅Correct Answer: D, E
  7. Repair the backup power source.
  8. Replace the CMOS battery. A dead CMOS battery loses the real-time clock and BIOS settings whenever power is removed, so it must be replaced. The UPS should have carried the PC through the outage; since the PC still drops, it is faulty and needs repair. Both fixes are required.
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512 practice questions for CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201), with full explanations.

Every question comes with the correct answer, a clear explanation, and a note on why each other option is wrong. Mapped to the current 220-1201 objectives.

  • 512 questions, MCQs and PBQs, mapped to the 220-1201 objectives
  • Answers and explanations for every question, including the wrong options
  • A questions-only PDF for timed practice runs
  • Instant delivery by email the moment you check out
  • Free monthly updates for as long as the exam is live
  • Pass or your money back

A failed 220-1201 attempt costs another US$274 voucher, before you have even started Core 2. This pack is US$39, paid once, and refunded if you fail.

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Last updated September 2026 · 512 questions

What makes the 220-1201 hard

The CompTIA A+ requires two exams to certify. Core 1 is the first, and passing it on your first attempt carries momentum straight into Core 2 rather than paying US$274 again and waiting to resit before you have even started the second half.

Core 1 is heavier on hardware and networking than most candidates expect: mobile devices, networking protocols, virtualisation, cloud computing and hardware troubleshooting are all tested, and performance-based questions put you in scenario simulations you cannot bluff through. Candidates who struggle are usually the ones who memorised component specs and skipped the troubleshooting and cloud sections. This pack has 512 practice questions for the 220-1201, every MCQ and PBQ, so the question format is familiar before test day.

About the exam

The CompTIA A+ is the industry-standard entry-level IT certification for IT support, help desk and desktop support roles globally. Two exams are required: Core 1 (220-1201) covers mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualisation, cloud computing and hardware troubleshooting. Core 2 (220-1202) covers operating systems, security, software troubleshooting and operational procedures. Current version V15, launched 25 March 2025, and DoD 8140 approved. Recommended experience is 12 months of hands-on IT support work.

Exam domains

  • Mobile devices: 13%
  • Networking: 23%
  • Hardware: 25%
  • Virtualisation and cloud computing: 11%
  • Hardware and network troubleshooting: 28%

Up to 90 questions including multiple choice, drag and drop and PBQs, 90 minutes, pass mark 675 out of 900, US$274 per voucher, Pearson VUE testing centres or online proctored, valid for three years.

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What do I get when I buy the CompTIA A+ 220-1201 pack?

512 practice questions as a PDF, each with the correct answer, a full explanation and a note on why the other options are wrong, plus a separate questions-only PDF for timed practice.

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Straight away. The full PDF and a questions-only copy are emailed to you the moment your payment goes through, and the same links are on your order page.

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Yes. Ten questions from this pack, with answers and explanations, are free on this page and as a PDF, so you can judge the quality before you pay.

Are updates included?

Yes. The pack is updated every month for as long as the exam is live, and updates are free for everyone who has bought it.

What if I fail the exam?

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