A+ is a two-part series that requires two separate exams: Core 1 (Exam 220-1001) and Core 2 (Exam 220-1002). CompTIA released new exams for the series effective January 15th, 2019. The previous versions, 220-901 and 220-902, were introduced in December 2015 and will be retired in July 2019. Passquestion has got the latest CompTIA A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002  training guide, if you study well, we can ensure you can get your CompTIA A+ Certification successfully.

The current CompTIA A+ exams (220-901 and 220-902) are going to be replaced with the new tests (220-1001 and 220-1002) in January 2019. If you have registered for the old one, you can go ahead to prepare and write it. The difference in exams will not affect your certification. Even if you earn you're A+ credential in 2019 with the old tests, your certificate will still be valid for a period of three years. The old exam will still be available for six months, which means you can still write it within the next six months. However, it is recommended that if you have not registered or started preparing for your test, you should consider registering with the new exam in order to avoid getting stressed by a hard headline.

Overview of new CompTIA A+ exams - 220-1001 & 220-1002

CompTIA 220-1001 is the first of two exams that covers networking, PC hardware and peripherals, troubleshooting, and etc. The new update focuses on the system memory in addition to storage devices such as SSDs. There is also a prominence on computer gaming systems. This test will also evaluate your knowledge across the scope of 3D printing. It is important to mention that the candidates should not expect a huge change in the overall concepts and design of the exam questions as it is more of an improved test than a rewritten one. In other words, the questions are tweaked here and there to accommodate the new update.

The CompTIA 220-1002 exam entails updates to the operating system aspects covering Windows 7, 8, and 10. The update also includes update limitations and end of life for older systems. The new test also features changes in various security topics, which gives the candidates the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills of modern cyber threat landscape. In a new version of this certification exam, there are two totally new topics that one will be evaluated on. One of the topics measures the knowledge and skills of regulatory compliance and operational procedures, which cover areas such as incident response and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The second topic focuses on script basics Batch, Java, Virtual Basic, and Python. The students are required to study loops, integers, and strings. This exam is highly recommended for the professionals planning to move into the roles of a developer.

Related Exams:

220-901

220-902