CompTIA A+ Core 2 V15
CompTIA A+ Core 2 is the second of two exams required to earn the industry-standard A+ certification, a trusted credential for starting your tech career.
This exam emphasizes essential skills in operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures. Successfully passing Core 2 and Core 1 equips you for roles like IT support specialist and help desk technician while laying the foundation for advanced certifications like Network+ and Security+.
Skills you'll learn:
- Install, configure, and manage operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Apply security measures to protect systems and mitigate threats
- Troubleshoot software and operating system issues
- Follow operational procedures for safety, documentation, and change management
- Implement backup and recovery methods to ensure data integrity
Exam details:
- Exam version: V15; Core 1 and Core 2 exams must be taken from the same version, no mixing allowed
- Exam series code: 220-1202 (Core 2)
- Launch date: March 25, 2025
- Number of questions: Maximum of 90 per exam, including multiple-choice (single and multiple response), drag-and-drop, and performance-based questions
- Length of test: 90 minutes
- Passing score: A+ Core 2: 700 (on a scale of 900)
- Recommended experience: 12 months of hands-on experience in an IT support specialist job role
- Languages: English, German, and Japanese
- Retirement: Usually three years after launch (estimated 2028)
- DoD 8140 approved work roles: Technical support specialist, system administrator, and cyber defense infrastructure support specialist
CompTIA A + exams can be taken at a PearsonVUE test center. The examination fees amount to approximately CHF 261.00 per exam.
Comprehensive preparation
Prepare yourself for the certification with the following course: