CompTIA / IT support / 220-1202

Complete the CompTIA A+ certification

Complete the second half of the current A+ V15 certification. Core 2 covers operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures. Passing both 220-1201 and 220-1202 is required for A+.

Recommended foundation · not a formal prerequisite

Check your 220-1201 foundation

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A+ certification requirement

A+ requires 220-1201 and 220-1202

Prepare for and pass both current exams from the same series. One core alone does not earn the A+ certification.

Core learning

Follow the current official objectives

  1. 1.Operating systems
  2. 2.Security
  3. 3.Software troubleshooting
  4. 4.Operational procedures
Official exam and preparation resources ↗Current certification details ↗

Hands-on consolidation

Build and troubleshoot in a safe lab

In disposable Windows and Linux virtual machines, manage accounts and permissions, configure security and updates, troubleshoot startup and application faults, remove a simulated unwanted application, perform backup and recovery, and document a support ticket and escalation.

Ready when…

You can administer common operating-system tasks, secure an endpoint, troubleshoot software systematically, protect user data, and follow safe operational and documentation practices.

Practice and review

Find gaps with our 220-1202 test

75 original, source-backed questions; the first 7 are free.

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