Version and availability
| Version | Status | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 220-1101 V14 | Retired September 25, 2025 | Do not schedule or buy version-specific materials |
| 220-1201 V15 | Current; released March 25, 2025 | Use current objectives and practice |
Domain weight changes
| Domain | 220-1101 | 220-1201 |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Devices | 15% | 13% |
| Networking | 20% | 23% |
| Hardware | 25% | 25% |
| Virtualization and Cloud | 11% | 11% |
| Hardware and Network Troubleshooting | 29% | 28% |
The domain names remain familiar, but weighting changes should affect how you allocate final review time.
Important additions in 220-1201
- SIM/eSIM and mobile device management policies
- 6 GHz wireless and channel selection
- NTP and DHCP exclusions
- Mini LED, pixel density, refresh rates, and color gamut
- USB-C video, microATX, firmware, and energy efficiency
- Containers, hypervisor types, and cloud ingress/egress metering
- New authentication, display, storage, mobile, and connectivity troubleshooting scenarios
Topics reduced or removed from 220-1101
- Some mobile display components and serial interfaces
- GSM vs. CDMA and PRL update details
- Specific legacy cable categories, SCSI, and PATA
- Specific DDR and multi-channel configurations
- Virtual desktop infrastructure as a cloud-specific objective
- The generic troubleshooting process as a separate Core 1 objective
Removed topics may still be useful on the job. Their removal only means they are no longer explicit objectives in the newer blueprint.
A focused migration plan
- Stop using 220-1101-only practice exams as your readiness measure.
- Download or open the current 220-1201 objective list and mark every new item.
- Keep notes for overlapping fundamentals, but replace outdated version-specific notes.
- Study the new topics above and complete hands-on tasks where possible.
- Take current-version practice questions and review every explanation.
- Use the 220-1201 study guide for final review.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still take 220-1101?
No. The English 220-1101 exam retired on September 25, 2025. Prepare for 220-1201.
Can I use 220-1101 study materials for 220-1201?
Use them only for overlapping fundamentals. 220-1201 includes new and reweighted objectives, so your final checklist and practice must match 220-1201.
Did the passing score change?
The passing score remains 675 on the 100-900 scale.
Does the exam version appear on the A+ credential?
No. Passing both required current cores earns the CompTIA A+ certification; the version is not part of the credential name.
Sources and scope
This is a study migration summary, not a replacement for the official objectives. ProfTIA is independent and is not affiliated with CompTIA.