CompTIA 220-301 Exam Details & Actual Exam Questions

CompTIA A+ CORE HARDWARE(2003 Objectives) Exam Questions

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Certification Vendor:	CompTIA
Exam Name:	CompTIA A+ CORE HARDWARE (2003 Objectives)
Exam Number:	220-301
Real Exam Qty:	90-100
Related Certifications:	CompTIA A+ CORE SOFTWARE (220-302)
Passing Score:	675/900
Certificate Validity Period:	Lifetime (legacy A+ certification prior to modern renewal cycles)
Exam Price:	$145-175 USD (historical, varies by region/time period)
Exam Duration:	90 minutes
Available Languages:	English
Exam Format:	Performance-Based Simulations (legacy format), Multiple Choice
Recommended Training:	CompTIA A+ Training Resources
Exam Registration:	CompTIA Certification Registration
Sample Questions:	CompTIA 220-301 Sample Questions
Exam Way:	Proctored exam (historically available at authorized testing centers)
Pre Condition:	No formal prerequisites required; basic computer literacy recommended.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.comptia.org/certifications/a

Section	Objectives
Topic 1: Peripherals and I/O Devices	- Input/output hardware 1. Printers and imaging devices 2. Expansion cards and ports 3. Display technologies
Topic 2: Installation and Configuration	- System setup and assembly 1. Hardware installation procedures 2. Device drivers 3. BIOS/firmware configuration
Topic 3: Networking Fundamentals	- Basic networking concepts 1. Cabling and connectors 2. Network interface cards (NICs) 3. TCP/IP basics
Topic 4: Storage Devices	- Storage technologies 1. Optical drives (CD/DVD) 2. Hard disk drives (HDD) 3. Floppy and legacy storage
Topic 5: Troubleshooting and Maintenance	- Hardware troubleshooting 1. Preventive maintenance 2. Diagnostic procedures 3. Common hardware failures
Topic 6: Hardware Fundamentals	- PC hardware components 1. CPU architecture and operation 2. Memory types (RAM, ROM) 3. Motherboards and chipsets