Questions
90
Time limit
90 min
Passing score
700 / 900
Format
MCQ + PBQs
Core 2 completes the CompTIA A+ certification. The 220-1202 exam covers Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile OS installation/configuration, foundational security concepts, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures including documentation, change management, and incident response basics.
Prerequisites
A+ Core 1 (220-1201) should be passed first or studied in parallel. Hands-on experience with Windows administration is helpful.
Career outcomes
Five focus areas with the weight each domain carries on the real exam. We have practice questions and PBQs for every domain.
Operating Systems
Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile OS — install, configure, manage.
Security
Physical, logical, wireless, malware, social engineering.
Software Troubleshooting
OS problems, security issues, app crashes, performance.
Operational Procedures
Documentation, change management, incident response, professionalism.
Curated MCQs
Hundreds of A+ Core 2 MCQs aligned to every objective. Filter by domain, difficulty, or take a full timed exam.
6 PBQ simulation types
Firewall configs, log analysis, terminal investigations, network configs, drag-drops, troubleshoot wizards — exam-realistic.
Video lessons by domain
Walkthroughs for each A+ Core 2 domain. Watch, then quiz yourself.
AI tutor on every question
Stuck? Ask the AI tutor. It's grounded in this cert's objectives, not generic web answers.
Flashcards with spaced repetition
AI-generated decks for each domain. Review the cards you keep getting wrong.
Per-domain analytics
See exactly which A+ Core 2 domains need more work. Stop guessing what to study.
Based on what we've seen work for A+ Core 2 candidates. Adjust to your pace — most people land between 4 and 10 weeks.
Week 1–2
Windows installation, configuration, management — the biggest topic.
Week 3
Security fundamentals + malware response.
Week 4
Software troubleshooting drills.
Week 5
Operational procedures + practice exams.
Is Core 2 harder than Core 1?
Most candidates find them comparable in difficulty, but Core 2 leans more on Windows knowledge. The PBQs around malware response and Windows config are tricky.
Can I take Core 1 and Core 2 on the same day?
Yes, you can schedule both back-to-back at most test centres. We recommend at least a short break between them.