220-1101 Retired: 220-1201 Replacement & Skill Map

Retired exam

220-1101 has been retired

CompTIA's current A+ Core 1 exam is 220-1201 (exam version V15, launched March 25, 2025); the 220-1101 (V14) exam is no longer offered on comptia.org - its certification, objectives and 'core-1-v14' URLs all redirect to the V15 page, and the site prints no 220-1101 retirement date. Successor: 220-1201 (same exam, next version).

Prepare for 220-1201: current path

Historical 220-1101 Domains

1.0 Mobile devices 13%

1.1Hardware setup
installing components like batteries, cameras, and Wi-Fi antennas.
1.2Accessory options
configuring USB, Bluetooth, NFC, and docking stations.
1.3Network setup
configuring Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular data, and synchronization settings.
1.4Troubleshooting
identifying and fixing hardware and connectivity issues.

2.0 Networking 23%

2.1Protocols and ports
learning about networking protocols, ports, and wireless technologies.
2.2SOHO networks
setting up small office/home office networks, including IP addressing and VPNs.
2.3Networking tools
troubleshooting with crimpers, cable testers, and Wi-Fi analyzers.

3.0 Hardware 25%

3.1Component installation
setting up RAM, CPUs, and storage devices.
3.2Cables and connectors
working with HDMI, Ethernet, and USB cables.
3.3Peripheral devices
installing and maintaining printers, scanners, and other peripherals.
3.4Motherboards and power
configuring motherboards, power supplies, and cooling solutions.

4.0 Virtualization and cloud computing 11%

4.1Virtualization concepts
understanding virtual machines, hypervisors, and desktop virtualization.
4.2Cloud models
learning about IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS.

5.0 Hardware and network troubleshooting 28%

5.1Diagnosing issues
identifying and fixing hardware, network, and connectivity problems.
5.2Troubleshooting tools
using multimeters, cable testers, and loopback plugs.

220-1101 Retired: What Replaced It and What Carries Over

220-1101 has been retired

Historical 220-1101 Domains