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Start guided practiceThe software half of A+: operating system installation and configuration, security practices, software troubleshooting, and the operational procedures a technician follows.
CompTIA A+ Core 2 is CompTIA's foundational-level it operations & support certification, sat as exam 220-1202. The exam runs for 1 hour 30 minutes and presents up to 90 questions, with a pass mark of 700 / 900 (scaled). It costs US$253 at the standard rate.
The published exam guide lists 4 sections but does not assign public weightings, so plan to cover each in similar depth rather than betting on one being dominant.
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The published exam guide for 220-1202, in the vendor's own order.
01Operating Systems
02Security
03Software Troubleshooting
04Operational Procedures
Core 1 knowledge; both exams are required for the credential.
Foundational level — Entry-level credentials that validate core concepts and vocabulary.
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220-1202 is part of CompTIA A+, which requires 2 exams.
CompTIA lists up to 90 questions, to be completed in 1 hour 30 minutes. Question counts can vary slightly between exam forms, and unscored trial questions are sometimes included.
700 / 900 (scaled). Confirm the current figure on the official exam page before booking, as vendors adjust cut scores when an exam form is refreshed.
The standard price is US$253. Local pricing, taxes and any retake policy vary by region, so check the official page for the figure that applies to you.
Core 1 knowledge; both exams are required for the credential.
The exam guide covers Operating Systems, Security, Software Troubleshooting and Operational Procedures. The full weighted breakdown is listed above.
Yes — this exam has 186 practice questions available here, each with the correct answer marked. They are community-contributed, compiled from exam discussions posted publicly by other people rather than written here, and most do not carry an explanation.