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CompTIA A+ Explained (2026): Core 1 & Core 2, Passing Scores, How to Study

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CompTIA A+ in plain English: why it takes two exams (Core 1 220-1201 and Core 2 220-1202), the 90 question and 90 minute format, performance-based questions, domain weights for both exams, passing scores of 675 and 700, cost, a practice question, a study plan, and retake rules. Facts checked against CompTIA as of October 2026; prices and exam codes change, so confirm on the official site.

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Chapters
0:00 The Short Answer
0:44 What A+ Is
1:18 Which Exams to Take
1:55 The Format
2:34 What's on Core 1
3:08 What's on Core 2
3:41 Scoring and Cost
4:20 Try a Question
4:42 How to Study
5:22 If You Don't Pass
5:55 Recap

Exam facts are from the official CompTIA pages as of 2026-10-19. Fees and rules can change, so confirm on the official site before you enroll. Open Exam Hub is an independent study resource, not affiliated with CompTIA. Practice questions are not from a real exam. Narration is an AI-generated voice.

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"Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Fresh Air" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Reminiscing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Almost Bliss" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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