CompTIA220-1202

A+ Core 2

Operating systems, security & operational procedures.

Questions

90

Time limit

90 min

Passing score

700 / 900

Format

MCQ + PBQs

About this exam

What is A+ Core 2?

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

IT Support SpecialistHelp Desk TechnicianJunior Systems AdministratorCustomer Support Analyst
Exam blueprint

What the exam covers

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.

32%

Security

Physical, logical, wireless, malware, social engineering.

25%

Software Troubleshooting

OS problems, security issues, app crashes, performance.

22%

Operational Procedures

Documentation, change management, incident response, professionalism.

21%
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How we'll get you to pass

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.

Suggested plan

A study path that works

Based on what we've seen work for A+ Core 2 candidates. Adjust to your pace — most people land between 4 and 10 weeks.

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Week 1–2

Windows installation, configuration, management — the biggest topic.

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Week 3

Security fundamentals + malware response.

3

Week 4

Software troubleshooting drills.

4

Week 5

Operational procedures + practice exams.

FAQ

A+ Core 2 — questions we hear a lot

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.

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