CompTIA A+ Certification

Earned the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) certification with a score of 768/900.

Earned the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) certification with a score of 757/900.

CompTIA A+ Certification (Combined Core 1 and Core 2)

Certification Overview

This certification validates practical knowledge across a wide range of IT topics, including hardware, networking, mobile devices, virtualization, operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome OS), software troubleshooting, security, and professional IT procedures. Core 1 emphasizes hardware and connectivity, while Core 2 focuses on systems, security, and operational support.

Study Resources

Professor Messer's full video course and downloadable course notes (v1.2)
Professor Messer’s full-length practice exams — Core 1: 88%, 94%, 96% / Core 2: 87%, 93%, 90%
ExamCompass.com quizzes and mock exams
Sybex CompTIA A+ Complete Review Guide, 5th Ed.
Official CompTIA A+ Study Guides (combined Core 1 and Core 2)
CompTIA 220-1101 and 220-1102 Objective PDFs (used as checklists)

Study Strategy

Daily review of flashcards and question sets per domain
Simulated 90-question practice exams to build endurance and accuracy
Hands-on practice with command-line tools and system utilities
PBQ-style review sessions covering scenarios like permissions, malware removal, and hardware diagnosis
Mapped each domain against the official objectives and confirmed readiness with performance-based testing

Skills Demonstrated

Identification and use of hardware components, memory types, RAID levels, and connector standards
Understanding of TCP/IP, ports, protocols, DNS record types, and network troubleshooting
Configuration and troubleshooting across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS
Execution of security best practices: firewalls, permissions, authentication, and malware handling
Applied virtualization concepts, cloud models, and mobile device management
Professional support practices, operational procedures, and documentation workflows