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14 exam-based questions across all 7 domains. Discover your strongest and weakest domains, identify where you'll gain points fastest, and get a personalised readiness report in 14 minutes.

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discovered a weakness they didn't know they had
+34%
average readiness improvement after following their plan
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What this test does

1
Diagnoses gaps — not just a score
14 scenario-based questions mirror real CompTIA A+ difficulty. Every answer is analysed for speed, confidence, and domain accuracy.
2
Identifies the domains with the biggest impact on your score
Most CompTIA A+ failures come from just 1–2 weak domains. This test finds yours — by name — so you know exactly where to focus.
3
Gives you a pass-ready date and daily plan
Your report includes a predicted date you'll cross the 90% readiness threshold and a day-by-day study schedule built around your gaps.

A+ domains covered in this test

Security
7
8 of exam
Virtualization and Cloud Computing
11
12 of exam
Mobile Devices
14
15 of exam
Networking
18
20 of exam
Operating Systems
18
20 of exam
Troubleshooting and Operational Procedures
18
20 of exam
Hardware
23
25 of exam

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Frequently asked questions

How difficult is the CompTIA A+ exam? +
The CompTIA A+ is more challenging than most candidates expect - not because it demands deep technical memorization, but because it tests systematic troubleshooting methodology and real-world judgment. Questions are scenario-based, and the correct answer is almost always the one that follows a structured approach rather than jumping to a fix. If you study only theory without practicing applied scenarios, you will be unprepared for the format you encounter on exam day.
What is the passing score for CompTIA A+? +
The passing score for CompTIA A+ is Core 1: 675/900, Core 2: 700/900. The exam includes both multiple-choice and performance-based questions (PBQs) that simulate real-world tasks. PBQs are the most common failure point - candidates who have only studied concepts without hands-on practice find them significantly more difficult than the multiple-choice sections.
What topics are most tested in CompTIA A+? +
CompTIA A+ tests heavily across troubleshooting methodology and hardware and OS diagnosis. These aren't isolated topics - they appear in interconnected scenario questions where knowing one concept in isolation isn't enough. skipping the theory step before testing fixes is the area where otherwise well-prepared candidates most frequently make errors under exam pressure.
How long should I prepare for CompTIA A+? +
Most candidates spend 6–10 weeks preparing for CompTIA A+ with 10–15 hours per week. Hands-on lab practice is not optional - this exam tests what you can do, not just what you know. Reserve the final 2 weeks exclusively for full-length practice tests and scenario-based review of your weakest domains.
What's the best study strategy for CompTIA A+? +
The most effective approach combines conceptual study of troubleshooting methodology with heavy scenario practice for hardware and OS diagnosis and skipping the theory step before testing fixes. Read to understand, practice to prepare. Most failures happen when candidates invert this ratio - spending 80% of their time reading and 20% practicing, when the inverse produces better exam results.
Can I retake CompTIA A+ if I fail? +
Yes. CompTIA allows retakes with no mandatory waiting period for the first retake. Subsequent retakes require a 14-day wait. If your result includes domain performance data, use it to target your retake preparation exclusively on the areas where you underperformed - repeating your full study cycle without addressing specific gaps rarely produces a different result.