CompTIA A+ Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the CompTIA A+ Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 40 CompTIA A+ terms across 9 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the CompTIA A+ Vocabulary Game
Mobile Devices
Networking
Hardware
Cloud & Virtualization
Hardware & Network Troubleshooting
Operating Systems
Security
Software Troubleshooting
Operational Procedures
Sources for these terms (52)
- CompTIA — A+ Core 1 (220-1201, V15) Certification & Exam Objectives Summary · Source checked 2026-11-01
- CompTIA — A+ Core 2 (220-1202, V15) Certification & Exam Objectives Summary · Source checked 2026-11-01
- IETF RFC 792 — Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- IETF RFC 826 — An Ethernet Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- IETF RFC 1035 — Domain Names: Implementation and Specification · Source checked 2026-11-01
- IETF RFC 2131 — Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- IETF RFC 3501 — Internet Message Access Protocol - Version 4rev1 (IMAP4rev1) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- IETF RFC 3596 — DNS Extensions to Support IP Version 6 · Source checked 2026-11-01
- IETF RFC 3927 — Dynamic Configuration of IPv4 Link-Local Addresses · Source checked 2026-11-01
- IETF RFC 4251 — The Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol Architecture · Source checked 2026-11-01
- IETF RFC 4253 — The Secure Shell (SSH) Transport Layer Protocol · Source checked 2026-11-01
- IETF RFC 8314 — Cleartext Considered Obsolete: Use of TLS for Email Submission and Access · Source checked 2026-11-01
- NIST SP 800-34 Rev. 1 — Contingency Planning Guide for Federal Information Systems · Source checked 2026-11-01
- NIST SP 800-83 Rev. 1 — Guide to Malware Incident Prevention and Handling for Desktops and Laptops · Source checked 2026-11-01
- NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 2 — Guidelines for Media Sanitization · Source checked 2026-11-01
- NIST SP 800-97 — Establishing Wireless Robust Security Networks: A Guide to IEEE 802.11i · Source checked 2026-11-01
- NIST SP 800-124 Rev. 2 — Guidelines for Managing the Security of Mobile Devices in the Enterprise · Source checked 2026-11-01
- NIST SP 800-145 — The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing · Source checked 2026-11-01
- USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) — USB4 Specification Overview · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — Universal Serial Bus 4 (USB4) Design Details and General Requirements · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — Near Field Communications (NFC) Design Guide · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — What Is Microsoft Intune? · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — Configure Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) for Hyper-V · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — Understanding the Storage Pool Cache (NVMe, SSD, and HDD Drive Types) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — Fault Tolerance and Storage Efficiency (Mirroring and Parity / RAID) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — Boot to UEFI Mode or Legacy BIOS Mode · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — Secure Boot · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Recommendations · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — BitLocker Overview · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — ipconfig Command Reference · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — ping Command Reference · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — tracert Command Reference · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — arp Command Reference · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — Bug Check Code Reference (Blue Screen Stop Errors) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — NTFS Overview · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — Configure UEFI/GPT-Based Hard Drive Partitions · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — What Is Microsoft Management Console (MMC)? · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — File Encryption (Encrypted File System / EFS) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — Access Control Lists (DACL and SACL) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — sfc (System File Checker) Command Reference · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — Repair a Windows Image Using DISM · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — chkdsk Command Reference · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — bcdedit Command Reference · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — BCDEdit /set Boot Entry Options · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — Understanding the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Microsoft Learn — Change the Listening Port for Remote Desktop · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Linux man-pages (man7.org) — chmod(1): Change File Mode Bits · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Linux man-pages (man7.org) — sudo(8): Execute a Command as Another User · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Linux man-pages (man7.org) — grep(1): Print Lines That Match Patterns · Source checked 2026-11-01
- 29 CFR § 1910.1200 — OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (Safety Data Sheets) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- RFC 9051: Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) - Version 4rev2 · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIST SP 800-63B-4: Authentication and Authenticator Management · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the CompTIA A+ Exam
The most popular entry-level IT certification in the world. CompTIA A+ validates foundational IT skills across hardware, networking, operating systems, security, and troubleshooting. The certification requires passing two exams: Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202), updated in March 2025 with new topics including AI fundamentals, Zero Trust security, and containers.
Exam sponsor: CompTIA / Pearson VUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
90 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes per exam
Passing Score
675/900 (Core 1), 700/900 (Core 2)
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CompTIA A+ vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the CompTIA A+ vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 40 CompTIA A+ terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the CompTIA A+ terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the CompTIA / Pearson VUE content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the CompTIA A+ pass rate?
CompTIA does not publish pass rates for the A+ exams. The exam uses scaled scoring: Core 1 requires 675/900 and Core 2 requires 700/900. With practice questions and about 80-140 hours of study across both exams (our estimate), most candidates are well-prepared.
How many exams do I need to pass for CompTIA A+?
CompTIA A+ requires passing two separate exams: Core 1 (220-1201) covering hardware, networking, and troubleshooting, and Core 2 (220-1202) covering operating systems, security, and operational procedures. Each exam has up to 90 questions and a 90-minute time limit. Total cost is $548 ($274 per exam).