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Current V15 Core 2 exam covering operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures.
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About this exam
CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) is the V15 operating systems, security, and operations exam required for A+ certification.
Who should take this exam
Aspiring IT support specialists, help desk technicians, and desktop support analysts. Candidates must pass the matching V15 Core 1 exam to certify.
Career benefits
Completing both V15 A+ exams supports entry-level IT support and help desk roles.
How to prepare
Study the official V15 objectives and practice operating-system administration, endpoint security, troubleshooting, and operational procedures.
Quick facts
Exam costUSD $253 (single voucher; pricing varies by region)
Valid for3 years from certification; renewable through CompTIA continuing education.
Length90 minutes
Questions on exam90
Passing score700 on a scale of 100-900
FormatUp to 90 multiple-choice and performance-based questions
Practice questions200
Objectives4
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What's covered
1. Operating Systems
28%Install, configure, and support current Windows editions and features, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, mobile operating systems, file systems, applications, cloud productivity tools, command-line utilities, and OS networking.
2. Security
28%Apply physical and logical controls, authentication, permissions, wireless and SOHO security, endpoint protection, browser security, malware prevention and removal, social-engineering awareness, encryption, data handling, and secure disposal.
3. Software Troubleshooting
23%Given scenarios, troubleshoot current Windows, application, PC-security, mobile-OS, mobile-application, connectivity, and performance issues while selecting safe and minimally disruptive fixes.
4. Operational Procedures
21%Apply documentation, ticketing, change management, backup and recovery, safety, environmental, privacy, licensing, communication, professionalism, scripting, remote-access, and foundational AI operational practices.
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