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Free CompTIA A+ Practice — 220-1201 Core 1 and 220-1202 Core 2 practice questions (2026)

What is the format? These ten original multiple-choice questions introduce CompTIA A+ Practice — 220-1201 Core 1 and 220-1202 Core 2 study topics. They are practice material, not actual exam items. Official assessments may use different formats; check the current candidate guide for your credential.

What does this prepare me for? A+ V15 Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202) multiple-choice practice. No PBQ simulation or verified exhaustive objective coverage.

What should I study? Start with core 1: mobile devices, core 1: networking, core 1: hardware. This bank uses CompTIA A+ 220-1201 / 220-1202 objectives; not an official scaled-score simulation. Check the current exam objectives, adopted editions, and permitted references before planning your study.

How should I practice? Choose an answer before opening the explanation. Read the cited reference and revisit unfamiliar topics. These samples are general preparation, not jurisdiction-specific advice.

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1 / Core 1: Mobile devices

Which memory form factor is commonly used in laptops with replaceable RAM rather than full-size desktop DIMMs?

  1. SO-DIMM
  2. LGA
  3. ATX
  4. PCIe x16
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SO-DIMM

SO-DIMMs are shorter memory modules designed for compact systems. Some laptops instead have soldered memory, so verify the service manual before purchasing an upgrade.

A+ 220-1201 Obj 1.0 (Mobile devices)

2 / Core 1: Networking

Which default TCP port is associated with HTTPS web traffic?

  1. 3389
  2. 80
  3. 22
  4. 443
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443

HTTPS commonly uses TCP 443 for HTTP protected by TLS. HTTP without TLS commonly uses TCP 80; HTTP/3 uses QUIC over UDP rather than TCP.

A+ 220-1201 Obj 2.0 (Networking)

3 / Core 1: Networking

A technician must identify an unlabeled copper network cable in a wiring closet. Which tool combination is most appropriate?

  1. Optical power meter and light source
  2. Wi-Fi analyzer and browser
  3. Tone generator and probe
  4. Loopback plug and thermal camera
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Tone generator and probe

A tone generator places a traceable signal on a suitable cable, and the probe identifies it. Follow tool guidance about energized circuits and connected network equipment.

A+ 220-1201 Obj 2.0 (Networking)

4 / Core 1: Hardware

A technician is upgrading a DDR4 desktop motherboard. Which memory compatibility rule is correct?

  1. Use DDR5 because it has the same pin count
  2. Use any SO-DIMM without an adapter
  3. Use a supported DDR4 module; DDR5 is not interchangeable
  4. Choose RAM solely by heat spreader color
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Use a supported DDR4 module; DDR5 is not interchangeable

DDR4 and DDR5 desktop DIMMs both have 288 pins but differ in keying and electrical design. The motherboard and CPU determine supported memory generations and configurations.

A+ 220-1201 Obj 3.0 (Hardware)

5 / Core 1: Hardware

A user requests a 10 Gb/s copper Ethernet channel up to 100 meters. Which cable category is the appropriate standard choice?

  1. Cat 3
  2. Cat 5e
  3. Cat 6A
  4. Cat 5
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Cat 6A

Cat 6A is specified for 10GBASE-T over a 100-meter channel under the standard installation requirements. Lower categories do not provide the same guaranteed reach at 10 Gb/s.

A+ 220-1201 Obj 3.0 (Hardware)

6 / Core 1: Hardware and network troubleshooting

A Windows computer assigns itself 169.254.12.8 after failing to receive a DHCP lease. What kind of address is this?

  1. IPv4 link-local address
  2. Public IPv4 address
  3. IPv6 global unicast address
  4. Loopback address
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IPv4 link-local address

169.254.0.0/16 is IPv4 link-local space. It can enable limited local communication but does not supply the normal gateway configuration obtained through DHCP.

A+ 220-1201 Obj 5.0 (Hardware and network troubleshooting)

7 / Core 1: Hardware and network troubleshooting

A computer becomes unstable after dust buildup blocks its intake vents. What is the appropriate corrective approach?

  1. Clean the system safely and restore unobstructed airflow
  2. Disable thermal shutdown protections
  3. Raise the CPU voltage immediately
  4. Cover the exhaust to increase pressure
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Clean the system safely and restore unobstructed airflow

Blocked airflow can cause overheating and instability. Power down and follow safe cleaning instructions; defeating thermal protection risks component damage.

A+ 220-1201 Obj 5.0 (Hardware and network troubleshooting)

8 / Core 2: Operating systems

A technician needs to inspect a device's driver status and roll back a recent driver when available. Which tool should be used?

  1. WordPad
  2. Snipping Tool
  3. Disk Cleanup
  4. Device Manager
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Device Manager

Device Manager exposes device status and driver management options. Roll Back Driver depends on a prior driver being available, so it is not guaranteed to be enabled.

A+ 220-1202 Obj 1.0 (Operating systems)

9 / Core 2: Security

An email asks a technician to enter credentials at a look-alike company login domain. What is the likely attack?

  1. Disk fragmentation
  2. Load balancing
  3. Phishing
  4. Memory training
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Phishing

Phishing uses deceptive messages or sites to obtain sensitive information or trigger unsafe actions. Verify requests through a trusted channel instead of using the supplied login link.

A+ 220-1202 Obj 2.0 (Security)

10 / Core 2: Software troubleshooting

A Windows application stops responding, but the rest of the desktop works. Which tool can identify and end that process if necessary?

  1. Disk Management
  2. Credential Manager
  3. Task Manager
  4. Local Users and Groups
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Task Manager

Task Manager can inspect and end an unresponsive application. Ending a process can discard unsaved work, so allow safe recovery or saving when possible.

A+ 220-1202 Obj 3.0 (Software troubleshooting)

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