Exam objectives
220-1202CompTIA A+ Core 2 exam objectives
The published blueprint is the contract: the exam can only test what is on this list. Domains carry their official weightings, and objectives with a practice page link straight to questions written for that objective.
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Operating Systems
28%of exam- 1.1 Explain common operating system (OS) types and their purposes.Practice
- 1.2 Given a scenario, perform OS installations and upgrades in a diverse environment.Practice
- 1.3 Compare and contrast basic features of Microsoft Windows editions.Practice
- 1.4 Given a scenario, use Microsoft Windows operating system features and tools.Practice
- 1.5 Given a scenario, use the appropriate Microsoft command-line tools.Practice
- 1.6 Given a scenario, configure Microsoft Windows settings.Practice
- 1.7 Given a scenario, configure Microsoft Windows networking features on a client/desktop.Practice
- 1.8 Explain common features and tools of the macOS/desktop operating system.Practice
- 1.9 Identify common features and tools of the Linux client/desktop operating system.Practice
- 1.10 Given a scenario, install applications according to requirements.Practice
- 1.11 Given a scenario, install and configure cloud-based productivity tools.Practice
Security
28%of exam- 2.1 Summarize various security measures and their purposes.Practice
- 2.2 Given a scenario, configure and apply basic Microsoft Windows OS security settings.Practice
- 2.3 Compare and contrast wireless security protocols and authentication methods.Practice
- 2.4 Summarize types of malware and tools/methods for detection, removal, and prevention.Practice
- 2.5 Compare and contrast common social engineering attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities.Practice
- 2.6 Given a scenario, implement procedures for basic small office/home office (SOHO) malware removal.Practice
- 2.7 Given a scenario, apply workstation security options and hardening techniques.Practice
- 2.8 Given a scenario, apply common methods for securing mobile devices.Practice
- 2.9 Compare and contrast common data destruction and disposal methods.Practice
- 2.10 Given a scenario, apply security settings on SOHO wireless and wired networks.Practice
- 2.11 Given a scenario, configure relevant security settings in a browser.Practice
Software Troubleshooting
23%of exam- 3.1 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common Windows OS issues.Practice
- 3.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common mobile OS and application issues.Practice
- 3.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common mobile OS and application security issues.Practice
- 3.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common personal computer (PC) security issues.Practice
Operational Procedures
21%of exam- 4.1 Given a scenario, implement best practices associated with documentation and support systems information management.Practice
- 4.2 Given a scenario, apply change management procedures.Practice
- 4.3 Given a scenario, implement workstation backup and recovery methods.Practice
- 4.4 Given a scenario, use common safety procedures.Practice
- 4.5 Summarize environmental impacts and local environment controls.Practice
- 4.6 Explain the importance of prohibited content/activity and privacy, licensing, and policy concepts.Practice
- 4.7 Given a scenario, use proper communication techniques and professionalism.Practice
- 4.8 Explain the basics of scripting.Practice
- 4.9 Given a scenario, use remote access technologies.Practice
- 4.10 Explain basic concepts related to artificial intelligence (AI).Practice
Objectives marked Practice open a page of original questions written for that objective, each with a full explanation cited to CompTIA documentation.
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