CompTIA A+ Core 2 practice questions
Original questions written from the published exam objectives, never recalled exam content, with an explanation that teaches the concept behind every answer. Why that matters.
- Exam code
- 220-1202
- Cost
- $253 USD
- Questions
- Maximum of 90
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Passing score
- 700 (scale 100-900)
- Format
- Multiple choice and performance-based
The 220-1202 exam costs $253. Fail it and the retake is another $253. Practicing until you are ready is the cheapest part of this.
Exam domains and official weightings
From the official CompTIA exam objectives. Put your study time where the weight is.
- Operating Systems28%
- Security28%
- Software Troubleshooting23%
- Operational Procedures21%
- Operating Systems28%
- Security28%
- Software Troubleshooting23%
- Operational Procedures21%
Try 5 free sample questions
No account needed. Every question includes our three-tier explanation: the concept, why the answer follows, and why each wrong option is wrong.
Sample question 1 of 5
A technician needs to see which startup applications are slowing a Windows 11 boot and disable the worst offenders. Which built-in tool shows startup impact ratings?
Sample question 2 of 5
Which Windows command scans protected system files and repairs corrupted ones from a cached copy?
Sample question 3 of 5
Following the CompTIA malware-removal best practice, what should a technician do immediately after identifying and quarantining an infected system?
Sample question 4 of 5
An Android phone shows rapidly draining battery, popup ads on the home screen, and unfamiliar apps the user never installed. What is the most likely cause?
Sample question 5 of 5
Before applying a firmware update to all office switches, a technician documents the purpose, scope, rollback plan, and gets sign-off from a review board. Which operational process is being followed?
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An honest study plan
1. Read the official objectives first
Download the official objectives from CompTIA and skim every line. The exam can only test what’s listed there, it’s the contract.
2. Weight your study toward Operating Systems and Security
Together the top two domains are 56% of the exam. Practice them until your accuracy is consistently above 80%.
3. Drill weak domains, then take a mock exam
Use Domain Drill on your weakest areas, then a full timed mock at real length (Maximum of 90 questions, 90 minutes). Book the real exam when you’re consistently passing mocks, not before.
Official free resources
Study from the source. These are CompTIA’s own materials:
Official A+ Core 2 exam page & objectives ↗Where A+ Core 2 fits
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What does A+ Core 2 (220-1202) cover?
Core 2 covers operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile), security fundamentals, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures like documentation, change management, and safety.
What score do I need to pass 220-1202?
The passing score is 700 on a scale of 100-900, slightly higher than Core 1's 675. You have 90 minutes for a maximum of 90 questions.
Is A+ still worth it?
A+ remains the standard entry credential for IT support roles and a common HR filter for help desk positions. It also builds the foundation Network+ and Security+ assume you have.
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