Question 1Core 1 · 3.0
A server has four 2 TB drives in RAID 5. About how much usable capacity does the array give?
A+ passing score
Core 1 passes at 675 and Core 2 at 700, on a scale of 100 to 900. The score is scaled, so it is not a percentage of questions right.
| Questions | Up to 90 per exam: multiple choice, drag and drop and performance-based |
|---|---|
| Time | 90 minutes per exam |
| Passing score | Core 1: 675. Core 2: 700. Both on a scale of 100 to 900 |
Why it is not a percentage
CompTIA converts your answers to a scaled score and does not publish the conversion. Questions can carry different weight, and performance-based questions can be worth more than one multiple-choice question.
So any calculator that turns 675 into a number of questions right is guessing. We show your share right by domain instead, and never a scaled score.
What to aim for in practice
- Aim to be comfortably right in every domain, not just on average: a weak heavy domain costs a lot.
- Troubleshooting (Core 1) and operating systems and security (Core 2) carry the most weight.
- Answer every question. A wrong answer costs nothing, so a blank is a certain zero.
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Question 2Core 2 · 1.0
Which file system should a Windows system drive use so that it supports file permissions and BitLocker?
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Questions people ask
What percentage do you need to pass A+?
CompTIA does not publish one. The pass marks are scaled scores: 675 for Core 1 and 700 for Core 2 out of 900.
Is there a penalty for wrong answers?
No. Answer every question.
Do I need to pass both exams?
Yes. The A+ certification needs a pass in both Core 1 and Core 2.