Exam Details
- 90 minute exams
- 90 questions (82-83 usually)
- 8 performance based questions. Example: https://demosim.comptia.io/
- To stay certified, every 3 years you must retake the exams, perform sufficient education CompTIA Continuing Education or pass a higher level certification
- 1101 and 1102 exams retire in October 2025
- 1101 Passing score of 675 on a scale of 100-900
- 1102 Passing score of 700 on a scale of 100-900
Safety and Professionalism
Hardware
- Hardware Troubleshooting
- System Unit
- Computer Ports
- CPU
- System Crystal
- PC Cooling
- RAM
- Chipset
- ROM
- CMOS Battery
- System Setup Utility
- Bootstrap Loader
- Motherboard
- Mass Storage Device
- PCIe
- Serial AT Attachment
- Power Supply Unit
- AC Adapter
Partitioning & Formatting
Common Peripherals
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Biometric Device
- Barcode
- QR Code
- KVM Switches
- Game Controller
- Digitizer Screen
- PC Audio
- Video Files
- Optical Drive
- USB Flash Drive
- CompactFlash Card
- Secure Digital Card
Operating Systems
- OS
- Disk Image
- Remote Network Installation Methods
- Windows
- MacOS
- Linux
- 321 Rule
- Grandfather Father Son
Display Technology
Networking
- NIC
- MAC Address
- LAN
- WLAN
- Network Topology
- Network Protocols
- Network Diagnostic Tools
- Network Troubleshooting
- Network Ports
- WAP
- SOHO Router
- Antenna
Virtualization
Laptops
Mobile Devices
Printers and Multifunction Devices
Security
- Security Threat
- Security Vulnerability
- Physical Security
- Logical Security
- Malware
- Common Malware Behavior
- Anti-Malware Software
- Preinstallation Environment
- UTM
- Backup Types