Chrillo Labs

CompTIA A+ Core 1 · 220-1201 · Available now

A+ Core 1 interactive PBQs.

50 hands-on simulations covering all five Core 1 exam domains. Troubleshoot hardware, build networks, service mobile devices and plan virtual and cloud environments.

Coverage by exam domain

Weights are CompTIA's published 220-1201 domain weights. PBQ counts are each simulation's primary domain; many exercises also exercise a second domain.

A+ Core 1 domains, exam weight and number of Chrillo Labs simulations
DomainExam weightSimulations
1.0 Mobile Devices13%9
2.0 Networking23%12
3.0 Hardware25%16
4.0 Virtualization and Cloud Computing11%4
5.0 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting28%9

What you will practice

1.0 Mobile Devices

9 simulations · 13% of the exam

  • 05Laptop Wi-Fi Hardware Troubleshooting
  • 13Mobile Device Bluetooth Troubleshooting
  • 18Mobile Hotspot Setup & Troubleshooting
  • 21Laptop Battery & Charging Troubleshooting
  • 22Mobile Device Management & Corporate Enrollment
  • 28Laptop Docking Station Setup
  • 32Laptop Battery & Adapter Service
  • 34Laptop Memory & Storage Upgrade
  • 37Cellular Activation, Location & Sync

2.0 Networking

12 simulations · 23% of the exam

  • 02DHCP and DNS Recovery
  • 03Static IP Troubleshooting
  • 08SOHO Network Installation
  • 09Network Services & Port Troubleshooting
  • 23Wi-Fi Site Survey & Interference
  • 24Network Cable Tracing & Patch Panel
  • 25Fiber-Optic Network Troubleshooting
  • 33Ports, Protocols & SOHO Firewall
  • 38Internet Connection Types & Modem Install
  • 39Managed Switch, VLAN & PoE
  • 40DNS Records & Mail Delivery
  • 45Remote Access & Network Appliances

3.0 Hardware

16 simulations · 25% of the exam

  • 01Desktop Computer Repair
  • 06Ethernet Cable Repair
  • 07RAID Array Recovery
  • 10SSD Failure Diagnostics
  • 16Inkjet Printer Maintenance
  • 19Power Supply Installation & Troubleshooting
  • 20Network Printer Deployment & Troubleshooting
  • 26Thermal Receipt Printer Troubleshooting
  • 29Document Scanner & ADF Configuration
  • 30Computer Overheating Diagnosis
  • 31Desktop Cable & Port Identification
  • 36Display Panel & Digitizer Replacement
  • 41CPU & Cooler Installation
  • 42BIOS/UEFI Configuration
  • 43RAID Levels & Array Build
  • 44Connector & Adapter Matching II

4.0 Virtualization and Cloud Computing

4 simulations · 11% of the exam

  • 12Virtual Machine Configuration
  • 17Cloud Services Selection
  • 46Sandbox, Legacy App & Container Planning
  • 47VDI & Cloud Workspace Rollout

5.0 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

9 simulations · 28% of the exam

  • 04Laser Printer Troubleshooting
  • 11Network Latency Investigation
  • 14Monitor & Display Troubleshooting
  • 15Computer Won't POST
  • 27Projector Troubleshooting
  • 35Multi-Symptom Troubleshooting
  • 48Mobile Device Troubleshooting
  • 49Display Fault Triage
  • 50Comprehensive Help Desk Challenge

How each simulation works

Hands-on

Click equipment, move cables, change router and operating system settings, run diagnostics and verify the fix.

Scored

Outcome-based scoring awards points for a working result, and invalidates a verification when a later change breaks it.

Explained

The review explains each scored item and what to do differently. Practice adds hints and a Smart Walkthrough.

Chrillo Labs is an independent study aid and does not guarantee any exam result. Exam objectives are CompTIA's; confirm current objectives with CompTIA.