CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) & Core 2 (220-1102)
Objectives with Acronym List
Core 1 (220-1101) Exam Objectives
1.0 Mobile Devices: Laptop hardware, mobile device types, accessories, connectivity, mobile OS
basics, and disassembly.
2.0 Networking: TCP/IP, ports and protocols, DNS, DHCP, NAT, Wi-Fi standards, SOHO networks,
and troubleshooting.
3.0 Hardware: Motherboards, CPUs, RAM, storage, power supplies, cooling, firmware, peripherals.
4.0 Virtualization & Cloud Computing: Virtual machines, hypervisors, cloud service and deployment
models.
5.0 Hardware & Network Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting methodology, hardware failures,
printers, network issues.
Core 2 (220-1102) Exam Objectives
1.0 Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux, installation, configuration, CLI tools, system utilities.
2.0 Security: Malware, social engineering, authentication, access controls, incident response.
3.0 Software Troubleshooting: Boot issues, app failures, malware removal, mobile OS
troubleshooting.
4.0 Operational Procedures: Documentation, change management, backups, disaster recovery,
safety.
Common CompTIA A+ Acronyms
CPU – Central Processing Unit
GPU – Graphics Processing Unit
RAM – Random Access Memory
ROM – Read-Only Memory
HDD – Hard Disk Drive
SSD – Solid-State Drive
NVMe – Non-Volatile Memory Express
PSU – Power Supply Unit
BIOS – Basic Input/Output System
UEFI – Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
TPM – Trusted Platform Module
IP – Internet Protocol
TCP – Transmission Control Protocol
UDP – User Datagram Protocol
DNS – Domain Name System
DHCP – Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
NAT – Network Address Translation
LAN – Local Area Network
WAN – Wide Area Network
VPN – Virtual Private Network
ACL – Access Control List
MFA – Multi-Factor Authentication
RDP – Remote Desktop Protocol
SSH – Secure Shell