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CompTIA · 220-1201 · 2025 objectives

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A technician is upgrading a laptop and wants to replace the mechanical hard drive with a faster component that has no moving parts. Which storage device should be installed?

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Exam objectives

What 220-1201 covers, and how much of the exam each domain accounts for. Percentages are the share of scored questions in the 2025 objectives.

1.0Mobile Devices

13%
  • 1.1Given a scenario, monitor mobile device hardware and use appropriate replacement techniques (Battery, Keyboard/keys, Random-access memory (RAM), Hard disk drive (HDD)/solid-state drive (SSD), Wireless cards, Physical privacy and security components).
  • 1.2Compare and contrast accessories and connectivity options for mobile devices (Connection methods, Accessories, Docking station, Port replicator, Trackpad/drawing pad/track points).
  • 1.3Given a scenario, configure basic mobile device network connectivity and provide application support (Bluetooth, Location services, Mobile device management (MDM), Mobile device synchronization).

2.0Networking

23%
  • 2.1Compare and contrast Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports, protocols, and their purposes (20-21 – File Transfer Protocol (FTP), 22 – Secure Shell (SSH), 23 – Telnet, 25 – Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), 53 – Domain Name System (DNS), 80 – Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)).
  • 2.2Explain wireless networking technologies (Frequencies, Channels, Bluetooth, 802.11 standards, NFC, Radio-frequency identification (RFID)).
  • 2.3Summarize services provided by networked hosts (Server roles, Internet appliances, Legacy/embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices).
  • 2.4Explain common network configuration concepts (DNS, DHCP, Virtual LAN [local area network] (VLAN), Virtual private network (VPN)).
  • 2.5Compare and contrast common networking hardware devices (Routers, Switches, Access points, Patch panel, Firewall, Power over Ethernet (PoE)).
  • 2.6Given a scenario, configure basic wired/wireless small office/home office (SOHO) networks (IPv4, IPv6, Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA), Static, Dynamic, Subnet mask).
  • 2.7Compare and contrast internet connection types, network types, and their characteristics (Satellite, Fiber, Cable, DSL, Cellular, Wireless internet service provider (WISP)).
  • 2.8Explain networking tools and their purposes (Crimper, Cable stripper, Wi-Fi analyzer, Toner probe, Punchdown tool, Cable tester).

3.0Hardware

25%
  • 3.1Compare and contrast display components and attributes (Types, Touch screen/digitizer, Inverter, Attributes).
  • 3.2Summarize basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes (Network cables, Peripheral cables, Video cables, Hard drive cables, Adapters, Connector types).
  • 3.3Compare and contrast RAM characteristics (Form factors, Double Data Rate (DDR) iterations, Error-correcting code (ECC) vs. non-ECC RAM, Channel configurations).
  • 3.4Compare and contrast storage devices (Hard drives, Solid-state drives, Drive configurations, Removable storage, Optical drives).
  • 3.5Given a scenario, install and configure motherboards, central processing units (CPUs), and add-on cards (Motherboard form factors, Motherboard connector types, Motherboard compatibility, Virtualization support, Encryption, CPU architecture).
  • 3.6Given a scenario, install the appropriate power supply (Input 110–120 VAC vs 220–240 VAC, Output 3.3V vs. 5V vs. 12V, 20+4 pin motherboard connector, Redundant power supply, Modular power supply, Wattage rating).
  • 3.7Given a scenario, deploy and configure multifunction devices/printers and settings (Firmware, Device connectivity, Public/shared devices, Configuration settings, Security, Network scan services).
  • 3.8Given a scenario, perform appropriate printer maintenance (Laser, Inkjet, Thermal, Impact).

4.0Virtualization and Cloud Computing

11%
  • 4.1Explain virtualization concepts (Purpose of virtual machines, Requirements, Desktop virtualization, Containers, Hypervisors).
  • 4.2Summarize cloud computing concepts (Private cloud, Public cloud, Hybrid cloud, Community cloud, Infrastructure as a service (IaaS), Software as a service (SaaS)).

5.0Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

28%
  • 5.1Given a scenario, troubleshoot motherboards, RAM, CPUs, and power (Power-on self-test (POST) beeps, Proprietary crash screens, Blank screen, No power, Sluggish performance, Overheating).
  • 5.2Given a scenario, troubleshoot drive and RAID issues (Light-emitting diode (LED) status indicators, Grinding noises, Clicking sounds, Bootable device not found, Data loss/corruption, RAID failure).
  • 5.3Given a scenario, troubleshoot video, projector, and display issues (Incorrect input source, Physical cabling issues, Burnt-out bulb, Fuzzy image, Display burn-in, Dead pixels).
  • 5.4Given a scenario, troubleshoot common mobile device issues (Poor battery health, Swollen battery, Broken screen, Improper charging, Poor/no connectivity, Liquid damage).
  • 5.5Given a scenario, troubleshoot network issues (Intermittent wireless connectivity, Slow network speeds, Limited connectivity, Jitter, Port flapping, High latency).
  • 5.6Given a scenario, troubleshoot printer issues (Lines down the printed pages, Garbled print, Paper jams, Faded prints, Paper not feeding, Multipage misfeed).

Summarized from CompTIA A+ Core 1’s published exam objectives. Always check the vendor’s current objectives before your exam.