IT Certifications exam prep

CompTIA A Plus practice test

2026-2027 exam practice page

250 practice questions

Answers and rationales included. Switch between Exam and Study modes.

New here? Create your account during checkout. After successful payment, open this exam in My Exams.

Try 20 free sample questions first
CompTIA A Plus practice test students taking an online exam with rationales and sample questions
IT Certifications practice image for students preparing with 250-question bank with 20 sample questions before checkout.

Purchase access to the current 250-question practice bank, with exam mode, study mode, answers and rationales. The free sample is separate. Purchase includes the current bank only. 250 original supplemental CompTIA A+ practice questions with answers, choice-specific rationales and linked references. Combined practice includes 125 Core1-focused and 125 Core2-focused questions across mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization/cloud, troubleshooting, operating systems, security and operational procedures. Independent practice, not official CompTIA questions, complete official blueprint coverage, hands-on performance labs or a passing-score guarantee.

Provider
CompTIA
Format
250 questions / 60 min
Preview
20 questions
Full bank
250 practice questions

Interactive sample

Try 20 free CompTIA A Plus questions for 2026-2027 prep.

Answer the preview, check the explanations, and unlock the full bank only if it helps.

Interactive Practice Test

CompTIA A Plus

20 questions on this page 70% passing score 250 question bank
Practice mode Choose how you want to work through this set.

Exam mode keeps the timer running and shows review after submit. Study mode pauses the timer and lets you check each answer as you go.

Free trial mode: You are previewing 20 separate sample questions. Unlock the full bank to get 250 full-access questions, answer-level rationales and your complete score report.
Question progress Question 1 of 20
Timer
--:--

Autosaves until submit.

Done 0
Left 20
Question map Timer --:--

Question 1 Networking

Question 1: Networking

A new copper Ethernet channel must support 10GBASE-T across a total channel length of 90 meters. Which listed cabling category is specified for 10GBASE-T channels up to 100 meters?

Question 2 Hardware

Question 2: Hardware

A desktop emits an unfamiliar POST beep pattern and does not finish startup. Its exact model is known, but the technician has not yet looked up the diagnostic code. What should guide the next component-specific troubleshooting step?

Question 3 Operating Systems

Question 3: Operating Systems

A Windows technician needs a read-only command showing the full TCP/IP configuration for all adapters. Which command fits?

Question 4 Security

Question 4: Security

A powered-off laptop may be stolen and its storage attached to another computer. Which control directly protects the stored volume contents when the attacker lacks the decryption or recovery key?

Question 5 Mobile Devices

Question 5: Mobile Devices

A user judges a Dell laptop LCD to be defective because some edge glow is visible against a black image in a completely dark room. What is the appropriate next assessment before deciding it needs repair?

Question 6 Hardware

Question 6: Hardware

A graphics card installation guide specifies one 8-pin PCIe auxiliary power input. Which component-side connector from a verified compatible PSU cable set fits that requirement?

Question 7 Troubleshooting

Question 7: Troubleshooting

A workstation has high temperatures under load. After safe shutdown and service preparation, a technician sees heavy dust obstructing its cooling vents and heatsink airflow. Which targeted maintenance action addresses that observed condition first?

Question 8 Networking

Question 8: Networking

A Windows client has a valid static address and can reach a known service by its IP address. Queries for its fully qualified hostname fail against the configured DNS server. Which area should the technician investigate first?

Question 9 Operating Systems

Question 9: Operating Systems

An IT team will capture a Windows reference installation for deployment to new PCs, including PCs with identical hardware. What preparation is required to remove unique machine information?

Question 10 Security

Question 10: Security

An employee receives a fraudulent email impersonating the CEO and requesting confidential gift-card purchases. Which category best describes this scenario?

Question 11 Hardware

Question 11: Hardware

A laptop storage socket is specified for M.2 PCIe NVMe drives only. A proposed M.2 SATA SSD fits the available space. Why is physical fit insufficient to approve it?

Question 12 Troubleshooting

Question 12: Troubleshooting

A Brother MFC-9130CW produces ghost images. The loaded paper is supported, but the printer driver media-type setting does not match it. What targeted correction should precede replacing a drum solely on these symptoms?

Question 13 Networking

Question 13: Networking

A small office wants one device providing internet routing, a DHCP server and Wi-Fi access. Which listed device, with those functions enabled and supported, fits?

Question 14 Operating Systems

Question 14: Operating Systems

A Mac user wants to switch the system appearance between light and dark. Which built-in app contains the Appearance settings?

Question 15 Mobile Devices

Question 15: Mobile Devices

An organization needs centralized configuration policies and authorized remote lock or wipe for enrolled, supported company-owned iPhones. Which solution category fits?

Question 16 Security

Question 16: Security

An organization requires WPA3 wireless access using its 802.1X authentication infrastructure rather than a shared personal-mode password. All clients support the planned configuration. Which mode fits?

Question 17 Troubleshooting

Question 17: Troubleshooting

A Windows user reports persistent unwanted ads and unauthorized browser homepage changes. Before diagnosing a specific infection, what is the best interpretation?

Question 18 Hardware

Question 18: Hardware

A motherboard provides only DDR4 memory slots. A technician proposes DDR5 modules because they look similar. Which response is correct?

Question 19 Operating Systems

Question 19: Operating Systems

A technician needs a shell and scripting language whose cmdlets can pass structured objects through a pipeline. Which Windows tool fits?

Question 20 Networking

Question 20: Networking

An HTTPS service uses its default port for a TCP-based connection. Which destination port should an authorized connectivity test target?

Question 1 of 20

Upgrade for full exam access

Unlock the full CompTIA A Plus prep pack

Purchase the current practice bank at the question count listed above, then return to this page for exam mode, study mode and answer-by-answer review.

Unlock Full Exam $9.97
About this practice test

What this 2026-2027 CompTIA A Plus Practice Test covers

Purchase access to the current 250-question practice bank, with exam mode, study mode, answers and rationales. The free sample is separate. Purchase includes the current bank only. 250 original supplemental CompTIA A+ practice questions with answers, choice-specific rationales and linked references. Combined practice includes 125 Core1-focused and 125 Core2-focused questions across mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization/cloud, troubleshooting, operating systems, security and operational procedures. Independent practice, not official CompTIA questions, complete official blueprint coverage, hands-on performance labs or a passing-score guarantee.

Practice material can include variations on the same concept. It is not an official exam or a guarantee of a passing score. Confirm important facts against current authoritative sources.

Prepare for the CompTIA A+ with realistic practice questions, timed review, detailed rationales, and real world analogies that make harder concepts easier to remember.

This practice test is designed for students and professionals preparing for CompTIA A+ who want stronger exam day confidence, better explanation quality, and more useful answer review than a generic test bank.

Focus areas include hardware fundamentals, networking basics, mobile device support, troubleshooting workflow, operating system tasks, security fundamentals, and operational procedures, scenario based judgment, careful review of why distractors are less correct, and real world analogies that help the key ideas stick.

What you will practice on this page

  • Work through up to 120 practice questions built around hardware, networking, mobile devices, troubleshooting, operating systems, security, and procedures, with the wording patterns students usually miss on the first read.
  • Use answer by answer rationales to learn why the correct option wins and why weaker distractors fail in CompTIA A+ situations.
  • Review two real world analogies after each question so the tested patterns feel easier to recognize under pressure.
  • Build timing, confidence, and recall with scenario based practice that feels closer to the real CompTIA A+ than a generic flashcard quiz.

How to use this exam to study smarter

  1. Start with the 20 question free sample to spot weak areas before you buy the full exam.
  2. After each block, review every rationale and the two real world analogies so the tested patterns become easier to remember.
  3. Retake the full CompTIA A+ practice test in timed mode and focus on cleaner decision making, not just memorizing the last answer.

Students often land on this page after searching for terms like CompTIA A Plus practice test, CompTIA A+ practice questions, CompTIA A+ free practice test, CompTIA A+ study guide, 220-1101 practice test, 220-1102 practice test. That is why the free sample gives you the first questions and the full version goes deeper into the tested patterns.

Frequently asked questions

What does this purchase include?

Purchase access to the current 250-question practice bank, with exam mode, study mode, answers and rationales. The free sample is separate. Purchase includes the current bank only. 250 original supplemental CompTIA A+ practice questions with answers, choice-specific rationales and linked references. Combined practice includes 125 Core1-focused and 125 Core2-focused questions across mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization/cloud, troubleshooting, operating systems, security and operational procedures. Independent practice, not official CompTIA questions, complete official blueprint coverage, hands-on performance labs or a passing-score guarantee.

How do I access my purchase?

After successful payment, sign in with your checkout account and open the exam from your account. You can use exam mode and study mode with answer rationales.

Is this an official exam or a passing-score guarantee?

No. This is independent practice material. Use current official exam objectives and authoritative references alongside it.

Question-linked study articles

Study articles that support CompTIA A Plus prep

These guides come from this exam's question topics. Use them after a missed question to review the concept, answer reasoning, distractors, and sources.

PracticeTestVault review illustration for Troubleshooting on CompTIA A Plus Review: Troubleshooting

Question topic: Troubleshooting

CompTIA A Plus Review: Troubleshooting

July 24, 2026 2 min read

Review troubleshooting for this CompTIA A Plus question with the key prompt clue, correct-answer reasoning, distractor checks, and sources to verify next.

Read article
PracticeTestVault review illustration for Hardware on CompTIA A Plus Review: Hardware

Question topic: Hardware

CompTIA A Plus Review: Hardware

July 24, 2026 2 min read

Review hardware for this CompTIA A Plus question with the key prompt clue, correct-answer reasoning, distractor checks, and sources to verify next.

Read article
PracticeTestVault review illustration for Operating Systems on CompTIA A Plus Review: Operating Systems

Question topic: Operating Systems

CompTIA A Plus Review: Operating Systems

July 24, 2026 2 min read

Review operating systems for this CompTIA A Plus question with the key prompt clue, correct-answer reasoning, distractor checks, and sources to verify next.

Read article
250 paid questions $9.97 Buy access
Skip to exam questions