CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 covers Operating Systems, Security, Software Troubleshooting, and Operational Procedures. The exam may include multiple-choice and performance-based questions. Full CompTIA A+ certification requires both Core 1 220-1201 and Core 2 220-1202.
Core 2 tests practical support decisions around operating-system configuration, security controls, software symptoms, and operational procedures. It should not be treated as a hardware repair or networking fundamentals exam, even though support scenarios can mention devices or connectivity.
The 220-1202 exam may include multiple-choice and performance-based questions. Performance-based items ask candidates to apply support knowledge in a practical scenario, but the entire exam should not be described as performance-based only.
Core 2 completes the A+ path only when paired with Core 1 220-1201. Core 1 covers the hardware, networking, mobile device, virtualization, cloud, and hardware or network troubleshooting side. Core 2 covers the operating-system, security, software, and procedure side.
Study the official domains before drilling practice questions. A strong overview should help you decide whether a scenario is asking about an operating-system tool, a security best practice, a software troubleshooting step, or an operational procedure.
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Official and vendor docs used to ground this page.
Official CompTIA page for the 220-1202 exam, including Core 2 scope, domains, and exam format details.
Official CompTIA A+ page explaining the Core 1 and Core 2 relationship and the broader A+ certification path.
Official CompTIA page clarifying that full A+ certification requires both Core 1 and Core 2.
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