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CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) Exam Prep
Work through all 36 objectives of CompTIA's A+ Core 2 (220-1202) exam objectives from first principles, learning what a technician sees and does across Windows 10 and 11, macOS, Linux, security, software troubleshooting and operational procedures, with scenario-based checks and practice in performan
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- Level 1: How the 220-1202 Exam Works and How This Course Maps to ItFree
[Exam orientation] Sets out the facts of CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202): a maximum of 90 questions in 90 minutes, multiple-choice and performance-based, with a passing score of 700 on a scale of 100–900 across four weighted domains; A+ certification also requires Core 1 (220-1201), and this course is independent of CompTIA and promises no pass. - Level 2: OS Types, Filesystems and Vendor Life CyclesFree
[1.0 Operating Systems – 1.1] Explains from first principles what an operating system (OS) and a filesystem are, then covers the workstation OSs (Windows, Linux, macOS, Chrome OS), the mobile OSs (iPadOS, iOS, Android), the filesystem types NTFS, ReFS, FAT32, ext4, XFS, APFS and exFAT, vendor life-cycle limitations and compatibility concerns between operating systems. - Level 3: Boot Methods and Types of Installations
[1.0 Operating Systems – 1.2] Teaches how a technician starts an OS installation with each listed boot method and which type of installation fits a scenario, from a clean install to zero-touch deployment. - Level 4: Partitioning, Drive Format and Upgrade Considerations
[1.0 Operating Systems – 1.2] Completes the installation objective with partitioning under GPT and MBR, drive format, the checks a technician makes before an upgrade, and feature updates within a product life cycle. - Level 5: Windows 10 and Windows 11 Editions Compared
[1.0 Operating Systems – 1.3] Compares the Windows 10 editions (Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, Enterprise), the Windows 11 editions (Home, Pro, Enterprise) and N versions by their feature differences, upgrade paths and hardware requirements. - Level 6: Task Manager: Processes, Performance, Startup, Services, Users
[1.0 Operating Systems – 1.4] Teaches Task Manager tab by tab (Services, Startup, Performance, Processes and Users), showing what a technician sees on each and what action to take. - Level 7: Microsoft Management Console Snap-ins by .msc Name
[1.0 Operating Systems – 1.4] Explains the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) and each listed snap-in with its file name: Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc), Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc), Task Scheduler (taskschd.msc), Device Manager (devmgmt.msc), Certificate Manager (certmgr.msc), Local User and Groups (lusrmgr.msc), Performance Monitor (perfmon.msc) and Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc). - Level 8: Additional Windows Tools by .exe Name
[1.0 Operating Systems – 1.4] Covers the additional tools with their file names: System Information (msinfo32.exe), Resource Monitor (resmon.exe), System Configuration (msconfig.exe), Disk Cleanup (cleanmgr.exe), Disk Defragment (dfrgui.exe) and Registry Editor (regedit.exe). - Level 9: Command Line: Navigation, File Management and Information
[1.0 Operating Systems – 1.5] Introduces the Windows command prompt from first principles and teaches the navigation tools (cd, dir), the file management tools (md, rmdir, robocopy) and the informational tools (hostname, net user, winver, whoami, [command name] /?). - Level 10: Command Line: Network Tools
[1.0 Operating Systems – 1.5] Teaches the network command-line tools ipconfig, ping, netstat, nslookup, net use, tracert and pathping, with what each one's output tells a technician. - Level 11: Command Line: Disk Management and OS Management
[1.0 Operating Systems – 1.5] Teaches the disk management tools chkdsk, format and diskpart and the OS management tools gpupdate, gpresult and sfc, including which of them can destroy data. - Level 12: Control Panel Settings and File Explorer Options
[1.0 Operating Systems – 1.6] Covers the Control Panel items Internet Options, Devices and Printers, Program and Features, Network and Sharing Center, System, Windows Defender Firewall, Mail, Sound, User Accounts, Device Manager, Indexing Options and Administrative Tools, plus File Explorer Options (view hidden files, hide extensions, general options, view options). - Level 13: Power Options and the Windows Settings App
[1.0 Operating Systems – 1.6] Teaches Power Options (hibernate, power plans, sleep/suspend, standby, choose what closing the lid does, turn on fast startup, USB selective suspend) and the Settings categories Ease of Access, Time and Language, Update and Security, Personalization, Apps, Privacy, System, Devices, Network and Internet, Gaming and Accounts. - Level 14: Domains, Workgroups, Shared Resources and Local Firewall
[1.0 Operating Systems – 1.7] Explains domain joined vs. workgroup computers and their shared resources (printers, file servers, mapped drives), File Explorer navigation with network paths, and local OS firewall settings including application restrictions and exceptions and configuration. - Level 15: Client Network Configuration and Connections
[1.0 Operating Systems – 1.7] Teaches client network configuration (Internet Protocol (IP) addressing scheme, Domain Name System (DNS) settings, subnet mask, gateway, static vs. dynamic), establishing virtual private network (VPN), wireless, wired and wireless wide area network (WWAN)/cellular connections, proxy settings, public network vs. private network, and metered connections and limitations. - Level 16: macOS: Applications, System Folders and Best Practices
[1.0 Operating Systems – 1.8] Introduces macOS for a newcomer: installation and uninstallation of applications (.dmg, .pkg and .app file types, App Store, uninstallation process), the system folders /Applications, /Users, /Library, /System and /Users/Library, Apple ID and corporate restrictions, and the best practices of backups, antivirus, updates/patches and Rapid Security Response (RSR). - Level 17: macOS: System Preferences, Features and Utilities
[1.0 Operating Systems – 1.8] Covers the System Preferences panes (Displays, Networks, Printers, Scanners, Privacy, Accessibility, Time Machine), the features (multiple desktops, Mission Control, Keychain, Spotlight, iCloud with iMessage, FaceTime and Drive, gestures, Finder, Dock, Continuity) and the tools Disk Utility, FileVault, Terminal and Force Quit. - Level 18: Linux: File Management, Administration and Information
[1.0 Operating Systems – 1.9] Introduces the Linux terminal from first principles and teaches the file management commands (ls, pwd, mv, cp, rm, chmod, chown, grep, find), the administrative commands (su, sudo) and the root account, the informational commands (man, cat, top, ps, du, df) and the text editor nano. - Level 19: Linux: Packages, Network, Configuration Files and Components
[1.0 Operating Systems – 1.9] Completes the Linux objective with filesystem management (fsck, mount), package management (apt, dnf), network commands (ip, ping, curl, dig, traceroute), the common configuration files /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow, /etc/hosts, /etc/fstab and /etc/resolv.conf, and the OS components systemd, kernel and bootloader. - Level 20: Installing Applications According to Requirements
[1.0 Operating Systems – 1.10] Teaches how to check system requirements for applications (32-bit vs. 64-bit, dedicated vs. integrated graphics card, video random-access memory (VRAM), RAM, central processing unit (CPU), external hardware tokens, storage, application to OS compatibility), the distribution methods (physical media vs. mountable ISO file, downloadable package, image deployment) and the impact considerations for new applications on the device, network, operation and business. - Level 21: Cloud-Based Productivity Tools
[1.0 Operating Systems] Objective 1.11: install and configure cloud-based productivity tools, covering email systems, storage with sync/folder settings, collaboration tools (spreadsheets, videoconferencing, presentation tools, word processing tools, instant messaging), identity synchronization and licensing assignment. - Level 22: Physical Security and Physical Access Controls
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.1, physical security and physical access security: bollards, access control vestibule, badge reader, video surveillance, alarm systems, motion sensors, door locks, equipment locks, security guards and fences, plus key fobs, smart cards, mobile digital key, keys, biometrics (retina scanner, fingerprint scanner, palm print scanner, facial recognition technology (FRT), voice recognition technology), lighting and magnetometers. - Level 23: Least Privilege, Zero Trust, ACLs and MFA
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.1, logical security part one: the principle of least privilege, the Zero Trust model, access control lists (ACLs) and multifactor authentication (MFA) with its listed methods: email, hardware token, authenticator application, Short Message Service (SMS), voice call, time-based one-time password (TOTP) and one-time password (OTP)/passcode. - Level 24: SSO, SAML and Identity Management Services
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.1, logical security part two: Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), single sign-on (SSO), just-in-time access with privileged access management (PAM), mobile device management (MDM), data loss prevention (DLP), identity and access management (IAM) and directory services. - Level 25: Windows Defender Antivirus and Firewall Security
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.2: configure Defender Antivirus (activate/deactivate, update definitions) and the Windows firewall (activate/deactivate, port security, application security) on Windows 10 and 11. - Level 26: Windows Accounts, Log-in Options and UAC
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.2: users and groups (local vs. Microsoft account, standard account, administrator, guest user, power user), log-in OS options (username and password, personal identification number (PIN), fingerprint, facial recognition, single sign-on (SSO), passwordless/Windows Hello) and run as administrator vs. standard user with User Account Control (UAC). - Level 27: NTFS vs. Share Permissions
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.2: New Technology File System (NTFS) vs. share permissions, file and folder attributes, and inheritance, including how the two permission sets combine when a folder is reached over the network. - Level 28: BitLocker, BitLocker To Go and EFS
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.2: protecting data at rest in Windows with BitLocker for whole drives, BitLocker To Go for removable drives and Encrypting File System (EFS) for individual files and folders. - Level 29: Active Directory Security Tasks
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.2, Active Directory: joining a domain, assigning a log-in script, moving objects within organizational units (OUs), assigning home folders, applying Group Policy, selecting security groups and configuring folder redirection. - Level 30: Wireless Security Protocols and Authentication
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.3: compare Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) and WPA3, Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), and the authentication methods Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS), Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus (TACACS+), Kerberos and multifactor. - Level 31: Types of Malware
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.4, malware types: Trojan, rootkit, virus, spyware, ransomware, keylogger, boot sector virus, cryptominers, stalkerware, fileless malware and adware, including the potentially unwanted program (PUP). - Level 32: Malware Detection, Removal and Prevention Tools
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.4, tools and methods: recovery console, endpoint detection and response (EDR), managed detection and response (MDR), extended detection and response (XDR), antivirus, anti-malware, email security gateway, software firewalls, user education regarding common threats (antiphishing training) and OS reinstallation. - Level 33: Social Engineering Attacks
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.5, social engineering: phishing and its forms (vishing, smishing, Quick Response (QR) code phishing, spear phishing, whaling), shoulder surfing, tailgating, impersonation and dumpster diving. - Level 34: Network-Based Threats
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.5, threats part one: denial of service (DoS), distributed denial of service (DDoS), evil twin, zero-day attack, spoofing and on-path attack. - Level 35: Password, Application and Business Threats
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.5, threats part two and vulnerabilities: brute-force attack, dictionary attack, insider threat, Structured Query Language (SQL) injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), business email compromise (BEC) and supply chain/pipeline attack, plus the vulnerabilities of non-compliant systems, unpatched systems, unprotected systems (missing antivirus/missing firewall), end-of-life (EOL) OSs and bring your own device (BYOD). - Level 36: The Ten SOHO Malware Removal Steps
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.6: the small office/home office (SOHO) malware removal procedure in CompTIA's order, from investigating and verifying malware symptoms, quarantining infected systems and disabling System Restore in Windows Home, through remediating (updating anti-malware software, scanning and removal techniques such as safe mode and the preinstallation environment, reimage/reinstall), to scheduling scans and running updates, enabling System Restore and creating a restore point, and educating the end user. - Level 37: Workstation Hardening Best Practices
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.7: data-at-rest encryption; password considerations (length, character types, uniqueness, complexity, expiration); Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)/Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) passwords; end-user best practices (screensaver locks, logging off, protecting critical hardware such as laptops, securing personally identifiable information (PII) and passwords, password managers); account management (restricting user permissions and log-in times, disabling the guest account, failed attempts lockout, timeout/screen lock, account expiration dates); changing the default administrator's user account/password; disabling AutoRun; and disabling unused services. - Level 38: Mobile Device Security
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.8: hardening techniques (device encryption, screen locks by facial recognition, PIN codes, fingerprint, pattern and swipe, configuration profiles), patch management (OS and application updates), endpoint security software (antivirus, anti-malware, content filtering), locator applications, remote wipes, remote backup applications, failed log-in attempts restrictions, and policies and procedures (mobile device management (MDM), bring your own device (BYOD) vs. corporate-owned devices, profile security requirements). - Level 39: Data Destruction and Disposal
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.9: physical destruction of hard drives (drilling, shredding, degaussing, incineration), recycling or repurposing best practices (erasing/wiping, low-level formatting, standard formatting), outsourcing concepts (third-party vendor, certification of destruction/recycling) and regulatory and environmental requirements. - Level 40: SOHO Network Security Settings
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.10: router settings (change default passwords, Internet Protocol (IP) filtering, firmware updates, content filtering, physical placement/secure locations, Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), screened subnet, configure secure management access), wireless specific settings (changing the service set identifier (SSID), disabling SSID broadcast, encryption settings, configuring guest access) and firewall settings (disabling unused ports, port forwarding/mapping). - Level 41: Browser Security Settings
[2.0 Security] Objective 2.11: configure relevant security settings in a browser, covering browser download/installation from trusted sources (hashing) versus untrusted sources, browser patching, extensions and plug-ins, password managers, secure connections/sites with valid certificates, the listed settings (pop-up blocker, clearing browsing data, clearing cache, private-browsing mode, sign-in/browser data synchronization, ad blockers, proxy, secure DNS) and browser feature management. - Level 42: Windows Symptom: Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
[3.0 Software Troubleshooting] Objective 3.1: what a blue screen of death (BSOD) stop error is, what a technician reads on the screen, its likely causes (a faulty driver, failing hardware, a bad update) and the next step. - Level 43: Windows Symptoms: Boot Issues and No OS Found
[3.0 Software Troubleshooting] Objective 3.1: tell the 'boot issues' symptom (Windows starts to load and fails) from 'no OS found' (the firmware finds nothing to start), with the likely causes and the next step for each. - Level 44: Windows Symptoms: Degraded Performance and Low Memory
[3.0 Software Troubleshooting] Objective 3.1: diagnose the 'degraded performance' and 'low memory warnings' symptoms by finding which resource (CPU, RAM, disk or network) is exhausted and which process is using it. - Level 45: Windows Symptoms: Frequent Shutdowns and Instability
[3.0 Software Troubleshooting] Objective 3.1: work through the 'frequent shutdowns' and 'system instability' symptoms, separating heat and power causes from driver, update and corrupted-system-file causes. - Level 46: Windows Symptoms: Services and Application Crashes
[3.0 Software Troubleshooting] Objective 3.1: resolve the 'services not starting' and 'applications crashing' symptoms, explaining what a Windows service is, why one fails to start, and how to deal with an application that closes unexpectedly. - Level 47: Windows Symptoms: USB Resources, Slow Profile, Time Drift
[3.0 Software Troubleshooting] Objective 3.1: explain the remaining three listed Windows symptoms, 'USB controller resource warnings', 'slow profile load' and 'time drift', with the likely causes and the next step for each. - Level 48: Choosing the Least Disruptive Windows Fix
[3.0 Software Troubleshooting] Objective 3.1 exam craft: given any of the twelve listed Windows symptoms, order the possible fixes from least to most disruptive (reboot, restart a service, update or roll back, sfc, restore, repair, reimage) and pick the best next step in original practice scenarios. - Level 49: Mobile Apps That Fail to Launch or Close
[3.0 Software Troubleshooting] Objective 3.2: troubleshoot the 'application fails to launch' and 'application fails to close/crashes' symptoms on Android, iOS and iPadOS. - Level 50: Mobile Install and Update Failures
[3.0 Software Troubleshooting] Objective 3.2: troubleshoot the 'application fails to install', 'application fails to update' and 'OS fails to update' symptoms by checking storage, connectivity, power, compatibility and organisational restrictions. - Level 51: Mobile: Slow Response, Battery Life, Random Reboots
[3.0 Software Troubleshooting] Objective 3.2: diagnose the 'slow to respond', 'battery life issues' and 'random reboots' symptoms on a mobile device. - Level 52: Mobile Connectivity and Screen Autorotate
[3.0 Software Troubleshooting] Objective 3.2: troubleshoot the listed connectivity issues (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and near-field communication (NFC)) and the 'screen does not autorotate' symptom. - Level 53: Mobile Security Concerns: App Sources and Root Access
[3.0 Software Troubleshooting] Objective 3.3: explain the listed mobile security concerns (application source/unofficial application stores, developer mode, root access/jailbreak, and unauthorized/malicious applications including application spoofing) and why each one weakens a device. - Level 54: Mobile Security Symptoms: Traffic, Data and Connectivity
[3.0 Software Troubleshooting] Objective 3.3: interpret the 'high network traffic', 'degraded response time', 'data-usage limit notification', 'limited internet connectivity' and 'no internet connectivity' symptoms as possible signs of a compromised mobile device. - Level 55: Mobile Security Symptoms: Ads, Fake Warnings, Leaks
[3.0 Software Troubleshooting] Objective 3.3: respond to the 'high number of ads', 'fake security warnings', 'unexpected application behavior' and 'leaked personal files/data' symptoms. - Level 56: PC Security Symptoms: Network, Alerts, Update Failures
[3.0 Software Troubleshooting] Objective 3.4: give the likely causes and the next step for the 'unable to access the network', 'desktop alerts', 'false alerts regarding antivirus protection', 'unwanted notifications within the OS' and 'OS updates failures' symptoms on a PC. - Level 57: PC Security Symptoms: Altered and Inaccessible Files
[3.0 Software Troubleshooting] Objective 3.4: respond to the 'altered system or personal files' symptom, including missing/renamed files, and the 'inability to access files' symptom, separating ransomware and other malware from permission changes and disk faults. - Level 58: PC Security: Browser-Related Symptoms
[3.0 Software Troubleshooting] Objective 3.4: troubleshoot the listed browser-related symptoms: random/frequent pop-ups, certificate warnings, redirection and degraded browser performance. - Level 59: Ticketing Systems and Written Ticket Notes
[4.0 Operational Procedures] Objective 4.1 (ticketing systems): what a ticket records (user information, device information, description of issues, categories, severity and escalation levels) and how to write the issue description, progress notes and issue resolution clearly and concisely. - Level 60: Asset Management and the CMDB
[4.0 Operational Procedures] Objective 4.1 (asset management): track equipment and software through inventory lists, a configuration management database (CMDB), asset tags and IDs, the procurement life cycle, warranty and licensing, and assigned users; the objective's types of documents follow in the next level. - Level 61: Change Management: Documented Business Processes
[4.0 Operational Procedures] Serves objective 4.2: explains from first principles why changes are controlled and teaches the documented business processes a technician prepares before touching a system (rollback plan, backup plan, sandbox testing and responsible staff members). - Level 62: Change Management: Request to End-User Acceptance
[4.0 Operational Procedures] Serves objective 4.2: follows a change through request forms, purpose of the change, scope, change type (standard, normal, emergency), date and time (change freeze, maintenance windows), affected systems/impact, risk analysis and risk level, change board approvals, implementation, peer review and end-user acceptance. - Level 63: Backup Types: Full, Incremental, Differential, Synthetic
[4.0 Operational Procedures] Serves objective 4.3: teaches what a backup is and how full, incremental, differential and synthetic full backups differ in what they copy, how long they take, how much storage they use and what a restore requires. - Level 64: Backup Frequency, Testing, Recovery and Rotation
[4.0 Operational Procedures] Serves objective 4.3: covers frequency, recovery and backup testing, and the backup rotation schemes: on-site vs. off-site storage, grandfather-father-son (GFS) and the 3-2-1 backup rule. - Level 65: Safety Procedures: ESD, Handling and Personal Safety
[4.0 Operational Procedures] Serves objective 4.4: teaches electrostatic discharge (ESD) straps and mats, equipment grounding and electrical safety, proper component handling and storage, antistatic bags, cable management, compliance with government regulations, and personal safety (disconnecting power before repair, lifting techniques, fire safety, safety goggles and air filter masks). - Level 66: Environmental Impacts and Local Environment Controls
[4.0 Operational Procedures] Serves objective 4.5: covers material safety data sheet (MSDS)/safety data sheet (SDS) documentation for handling and disposal (batteries, toner, other devices and assets), temperature and humidity-level awareness, proper ventilation, equipment placement, dust cleanup with compressed air and vacuums, and protection from power surges, under-voltage events and power losses with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or surge suppressor. - Level 67: Incident Response for Prohibited Content and Activity
[4.0 Operational Procedures] Serves objective 4.6: teaches what a technician does on finding prohibited content or activity (chain of custody, informing management or law enforcement as necessary, making a copy of the drive for data integrity and preservation, incident documentation and the order of volatility). - Level 68: Licensing, Regulated Data and Policy
[4.0 Operational Procedures] Serves objective 4.6: covers licensing, digital rights management (DRM) and the end-user license agreement (EULA), including valid licenses, perpetual license agreements, personal-use vs. corporate-use licenses and open-source licenses; the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and mutual NDA (MNDA); regulated data (credit card payment information, personal government-issued information, personally identifiable information (PII), healthcare data, data retention requirements); the acceptable use policy (AUP); and regulatory and business compliance requirements such as splash screens. - Level 69: Communication Techniques and Professionalism
[4.0 Operational Procedures] Serves objective 4.7: teaches professional appearance and attire, proper language without jargon, a positive attitude and projecting confidence, active listening without interrupting, cultural sensitivity, being on time, avoiding distractions, dealing appropriately with difficult customers, setting and meeting expectations and timelines, and handling customers' confidential and private materials. - Level 70: Basics of Scripting: File Types, Use Cases, Risks
[4.0 Operational Procedures] Serves objective 4.8: explains what a script is and identifies the script file types .bat, .ps1, .vbs, .sh, .js and .py; the use cases (basic automation, restarting machines, remapping network drives, installation of applications, automated backups, gathering of information/data, initiating updates); and the other considerations (unintentionally introducing malware, inadvertently changing system settings, browser or system crashes due to mishandling of resources). - Level 71: Remote Access Technologies: Methods and Tools
[4.0 Operational Procedures] Serves objective 4.9: teaches the remote access methods and tools: Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), virtual private network (VPN), virtual network computer (VNC), Secure Shell (SSH), remote monitoring and management (RMM), Simple Protocol for Independent Computing Environments (SPICE), Windows Remote Management (WinRM), and the third-party tools (screen-sharing software, videoconferencing software, file transfer software, desktop management software). - Level 72: Security Considerations of Each Remote Access Method
[4.0 Operational Procedures] Serves objective 4.9: builds on the previous level by examining the security considerations of each access method, including encryption, authentication, exposure to the internet, user consent and how a misused remote tool becomes an attack route. - Level 73: Basic Concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
[4.0 Operational Procedures] Serves objective 4.10: explains from first principles what artificial intelligence (AI) is in a support setting, covering application integration, policy (appropriate use, plagiarism), limitations (bias, hallucinations, accuracy) and private vs. public AI (data security, data source, data privacy). - Level 74: Acronym Review: Core 1 Hardware and Storage
[Acronym list, all domains] Serves CompTIA's 220-1202 acronym list: spells out and explains in plain terms the hardware, storage, display, power and printing acronyms on the list that no earlier level has used, which mostly belong to Core 1 (220-1201). - Level 75: Acronym Review: Core 1 Networking and Services
[Acronym list, all domains] Serves CompTIA's 220-1202 acronym list: spells out and explains the networking, protocol, wireless, cloud and virtualization acronyms on the list that no earlier level has used, including the Core 1 (220-1201) ones. - Level 76: Acronym Review: Remaining Entries and Full-List Audit
[Acronym list, all domains] Serves CompTIA's 220-1202 acronym list: teaches the remaining operating system, security and operational acronyms not yet used, then audits the complete list against the four domains so that every entry has been spelled out and placed. - Level 77: Performance-Based Questions: Format and Method
[Exam craft, all domains] Explains what performance-based questions are (tasks done in a simulated environment rather than by choosing an option) and teaches a repeatable method and time plan for them within the 90-minute limit, practised on original Operating Systems scenarios (objectives 1.2 to 1.9) that are not real exam questions. - Level 78: PBQ Reasoning Practice: Security Scenarios
[Exam craft, 2.0 Security with 3.0 Software Troubleshooting] Practises performance-based reasoning on original scenarios, never presented as real exam questions, that combine objectives 2.1 to 2.11 with 3.3 and 3.4: ordering the ten malware removal steps, hardening a workstation, and configuring SOHO wireless and browser security from a stated requirement. - Level 79: PBQ Reasoning Practice: Troubleshooting and Procedures
[Exam craft, 3.0 Software Troubleshooting with 4.0 Operational Procedures] Practises performance-based reasoning on original cross-domain scenarios, never presented as real exam questions, that move from a symptom (objectives 3.1 to 3.4) through likely cause and next step to the ticket, change request, backup choice and customer communication (objectives 4.1 to 4.7), and ends with final exam-day strategy. - Level 80: Acronym Review: Connectors, Storage, Displays and Devices
[Acronym list] Reviews the hardware acronyms on CompTIA's 220-1202 acronym list that no earlier level spells out, so the learner recognises each one in a Core 2 scenario or among its wrong answers. - Level 81: Acronym Review: Network Services, Storage Networks and Access
[Acronym list; 4.1 Operational Procedures] Reviews the network and service acronyms on CompTIA's 220-1202 acronym list that no earlier level spells out, and teaches the user off-boarding checklist from objective 4.1. - Level 82: Timed Mock Exam: 90 Questions, 90 Minutes Timed mock
[All domains] A timed mock exam of 90 original scenario-based single- and multiple-response questions in 90 minutes, drawn from the whole course in the 28/28/23/21 domain proportions, with every distractor explained afterwards and never presented as real exam questions.
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