CompTIA A+ Core 2: the honest guide
Everything CompTIA publishes about 220-1202, in one place: what the exam asks, how the domains are weighted, and what it takes to be ready.
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Multiple choice, multiple response, and performance-based questions. The performance-based items drop you into a simulated console, network diagram, or configuration screen and score what you actually do.
- Multiple choice
- Multiple response
- Performance-based
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Domain breakdown and official weightings
From the official CompTIA exam objectives. Operating Systems is the heaviest domain at 28 percent, followed by Security at 28 percent.
- Operating Systems28%
- Security28%
- Software Troubleshooting23%
- Operational Procedures21%
What comes after passing
A+ lasts three years and renews with 20 CEUs plus the CompTIA continuing education fee, or by passing the current version again.
Where people go next
Costs across the full renewal cycle are on the A+ Core 2 cost page.
Frequently asked questions
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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