CompTIA A+ Â· Core 2 (220-1202)

A+ Core 2 (220-1202) Practice Exam: 500 Questions with Explanations

Preparing for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) certification? CertCrack gives you 500 original practice questions mapped to the official Core 2 objectives — operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures. Every question includes a detailed explanation so you learn the why, not just the answer.

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500 original questions — written fresh for 220-1202, never copied from real exams
Detailed explanations on every question, including why wrong answers are wrong
Full PDF included — download the complete question bank for offline study
3 months (90 days) of access to the interactive online question bank
Free 30-question sample quiz and free sample PDF — no account needed to try

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1. A technician needs to create, delete, and resize partitions on a Windows workstation. Which built-in tool should be used?

Device Manager
Disk Management
Task Scheduler
Event Viewer

Correct answer: B. Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) handles partitions and volumes: creating, formatting, extending, shrinking, and assigning drive letters. Device Manager manages hardware drivers, Task Scheduler automates tasks, and Event Viewer reads system logs — none of them can modify the partition layout.

2. A user reports unexpected pop-ups and sluggish performance, suggesting malware. According to CompTIA's troubleshooting methodology, what is the BEST first step?

Reinstall the operating system immediately
Run an antivirus scan in Safe Mode
Investigate and verify the symptoms
Disable System Restore

Correct answer: C. CompTIA's methodology starts with identifying the problem: investigate the symptoms, question the user, and verify what is actually happening before acting. Jumping straight to a scan or a reinstall skips diagnosis and can destroy evidence or waste hours on the wrong fix. Disabling System Restore is a later step in the malware-removal process, done to prevent reinfection from restore points — not a first step.

3. A video editor needs to store single video files larger than 4 GB on a Windows drive. Which file system supports this?

FAT32
CDFS
NTFS
ext4

Correct answer: C. NTFS supports individual files far larger than 4 GB, along with permissions, encryption, and journaling — it is the standard Windows file system. FAT32 caps single files at 4 GB minus one byte, CDFS is the read-only CD file system, and ext4 is a Linux file system not natively writable by Windows. The 4 GB FAT32 limit is a favorite Core 2 exam fact.

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Exam facts: CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)

Exam: CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)
Cost: $274 USD (exam voucher)
Duration: 90 minutes
Questions: Maximum of 90 — multiple choice, drag-and-drop, and performance-based
Passing score: 700 (on a scale of 100–900)
Validity: 3 years — renewable through CompTIA's Continuing Education program

Frequently asked questions

How long do I get access?

Three months (90 days) from purchase, covering both the interactive online bank and the full PDF download. Access can be extended.

Is there a free trial?

Yes — a free 30-question sample quiz and a free sample PDF are available with no account required, so you can judge the quality before paying.

Are these questions like the real A+ Core 2 exam?

All 500 questions are 100% original and mapped to the official 220-1202 objectives, written in the same style and difficulty as the real exam. They are not copied from actual CompTIA exams.

Can I study offline?

Yes. Your purchase includes the complete question bank as a downloadable PDF for offline study.

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Full access is refundable within 15 days, or before 25% of the questions have been attempted — whichever comes first. Downloaded PDFs are non-refundable.

How much does the A+ Core 2 exam cost?

The A+ Core 2 (220-1202) exam costs $274 USD.

How many questions are on the A+ Core 2 (220-1202) exam?

Up to 90 questions, and you get 90 minutes to answer them. The exam mixes multiple-choice questions with drag-and-drop and performance-based questions — hands-on tasks in a simulated environment.

What is the passing score for A+ Core 2?

700 on CompTIA's scaled score range of 100 to 900.

Do I need to pass both A+ exams to get certified?

Yes. CompTIA A+ is two exams — Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202) — and you must pass both, from the same exam series, to earn the certification.

How long is the A+ certification valid?

Three years from the date you pass. You can renew it through CompTIA's Continuing Education (CE) program instead of retaking the exams.

Where can I practice for the A+ Core 2 exam for free?

Right here on CertCrack. Start with the free 30-question sample quiz and the free sample PDF on this page — no account needed — and read the free A+ Core 2 study guidebook. When you're ready for the full bank, this page gives you every practice question with detailed explanations for $10.