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A current guide to CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202, including V15 exam details, Pearson VUE and OnVUE delivery, 90-minute timing, 700 passing score, question types, and objective weights.
Core 2 focuses on operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures. Candidates need practical support workflows across Windows, macOS, Linux, malware response, documentation, safety, backup, and change control.
Use these points before scheduling Core 2 or pairing it with the current Core 1 exam.
The current A+ Core 2 V15 exam code is 220-1202, launched March 25, 2025.
Core 1 and Core 2 must be passed from the same A+ version; 220-1202 pairs with 220-1201.
CompTIA lists a maximum of 90 questions per exam.
The exam is 90 minutes, and the Core 2 passing score is 700 on a 100-900 scale.
Expect multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and performance-based questions.
Core 2 weights Operating Systems 28%, Security 28%, Software Troubleshooting 23%, and Operational Procedures 21%.
A+ 220-1102 is retired as the primary target. Build your Core 2 plan around 220-1202 V15 so practice reflects current operating system, security, software troubleshooting, and operations coverage.
Operating Systems and Security are each weighted at 28%. Review Windows, macOS, Linux, system tools, authentication, encryption, wireless security, malware prevention, and endpoint hardening with equal seriousness.
Software Troubleshooting is 23% of the exam and often appears as realistic support scenarios. Practice symptoms, likely causes, first steps, remediation, verification, and user communication.
A+ certification requires both exams from the same version. If Core 2 is 220-1202, Core 1 must be 220-1201 rather than an older 220-1101 result.
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CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 is the second exam in the current A+ V15 series and must be paired with Core 1 from the same version to earn A+ certification. CompTIA lists 220-1202 as launching March 25, 2025, with a maximum of 90 questions, a 90-minute test length, multiple-choice single-response and multiple-response questions, drag-and-drop items, and performance-based questions. The passing score is 700 on a 100-900 scale, and CompTIA recommends 12 months of hands-on experience in an IT support specialist role. The Core 2 objective weights are Operating Systems 28%, Security 28%, Software Troubleshooting 23%, and Operational Procedures 21%. Candidates should confirm Pearson VUE or OnVUE delivery rules and avoid relying on retired 220-1102 materials as the main blueprint.
The current A+ Core 2 V15 exam code is 220-1202.
CompTIA lists a maximum of 90 questions, including multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and performance-based questions.
The exam length is 90 minutes.
CompTIA lists the Core 2 passing score as 700 on a 100-900 scale.
No. CompTIA says Core 1 and Core 2 must be taken from the same version, so 220-1202 pairs with 220-1201.
Use A+ V15 materials for 220-1202 and avoid making retired 220-1102 objectives the center of your plan.
Allocate study around Operating Systems 28%, Security 28%, Software Troubleshooting 23%, and Operational Procedures 21%.
Work through Windows, macOS, Linux, installation, tools, file systems, networking settings, updates, recovery, and command-line tasks.
Practice malware removal, authentication, permissions, encryption, backups, documentation, safety, change management, and communication.
Decide between Pearson VUE test center and OnVUE online delivery, then confirm ID, system requirements, appointment rules, and check-in steps.
Use the guide to self-serve, or talk to a coordinator if you need help mapping timelines, official requirements, or troubleshooting day-of logistics.
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