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Test DetailsRequired Exam: A+ Core 1 (220-1201)Number of Questions: Up to 90Question Types: Multiple-choice and performance-basedTest Duration: 90 minutesRecommended Experience: 12 months of hands-on experience in roles such as help desk support technician, desktop support technician, or field service technicianPassing Score: 675 (on a scale of 100-900)Exam Objectives (Domains)The following table outlines the domains covered by this exam and their respective weightings:DomainPercentage of Examination:1.0 Mobile Devices2.0 Networking3.0 Hardware4.0 Virtualization and Cloud Computing5.0 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting1.0 Mobile Devices1.1 Given a scenario, monitor mobile device hardware and use appropriate replacement techniques1.2 Compare and contrast accessories and connectivity options for mobile devices1.3 Given a scenario, configure basic mobile device network connectivity and provide application support2.0 Networking2.1 Compare and contrast Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports, protocols, and their purposes2.2 Explain wireless networking technologies2.3 Summarize services provided by networked hosts2.4 Explain common network configuration concepts2.5 Compare and contrast common networking hardware devices2.6 Given a scenario, configure basic wired/wireless small office/home office (SOHO) networks2.7 Compare and contrast internet connection types, network types, and their characteristics2.8 Explain networking tools and their purposes3.0 Hardware3.1 Compare and contrast display components and attributes3.2 Summarize basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes3.3 Compare and contrast RAM characteristics3.4 Compare and contrast storage devices3.5 Given a scenario, install and configure motherboards, central processing units (CPUs), and add-on cards3.6 Given a scenario, install the appropriate power supply3.7 Given a scenario, deploy and configure multifunction devices/printers and settings3.8 Given a scenario, perform appropriate printer maintenance4.0 Virtualization and Cloud Computing4.1 Explain virtualization concepts4.2 Summarize cloud computing concepts5.0 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting5.1 Given a scenario, troubleshoot motherboards, RAM, CPUs, and power5.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot drive and RAID issues5.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot video, projector, and display issues5.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common mobile device issues5.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot network issues5.6 Given a scenario, troubleshoot printer issues

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