220-1202A+
What's on the A+ Core 2 exam
Core 2 is the software half of the A+: operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and the operational procedures that make you effective on a real help desk.
4 domains · 36objectives · in official exam order
1.0 Operating Systems
28% of the exam- 1.1Operating system families and where each one is used
- 1.2Installing and upgrading operating systems in mixed environments
- 1.3Windows editions and what separates them
- 1.4Getting around Windows: built-in features and tools
- 1.5Windows command-line essentials
- 1.6Configuring Windows settings
- 1.7Windows networking on the desktop: shares, mapping, and connections
- 1.8macOS features and utilities a technician should know
- 1.9Linux desktop basics and everyday commands
- 1.10Installing applications: requirements and methods
- 1.11Setting up cloud productivity suites and keeping them in sync
2.0 Security
28% of the exam- 2.1Physical and logical security measures and the jobs they do
- 2.2Locking down Windows: users, permissions, and OS security settings
- 2.3Wireless security protocols and authentication choices
- 2.4Malware types, and how to detect, remove, and prevent them
- 2.5Social engineering, threats, and common vulnerabilities
- 2.6The malware-removal procedure, step by step
- 2.7Hardening workstations: policies and best practices
- 2.8Securing phones and tablets
- 2.9Data destruction and safe disposal methods
- 2.10Securing small office wireless and wired networks
- 2.11Browser security settings and safe browsing
3.0 Software Troubleshooting
23% of the exam- 3.1Troubleshooting Windows: boot problems, crashes, and slowdowns
- 3.2Troubleshooting mobile OS and app misbehavior
- 3.3Spotting and fixing mobile security symptoms
- 3.4Recognizing and cleaning up PC security incidents
4.0 Operational Procedures
21% of the exam- 4.1Ticketing, documentation, and knowledge management done right
- 4.2Change management procedures in practice
- 4.3Workstation backup and recovery strategies
- 4.4Safety procedures on the bench and on site
- 4.5Environmental concerns: disposal, power, and climate controls
- 4.6Privacy, licensing, and policy: handling incidents and prohibited content
- 4.7Customer communication and professionalism
- 4.8Scripting fundamentals: file types, variables, and loops
- 4.9Remote access technologies and when to use each
- 4.10AI concepts every technician should know
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