CompTIA / Foundational / 220-1202
A+ Core 2: Systems and Support
Recall OS tools, endpoint security, recovery decisions and the support procedures that protect users and their data.
Pair 220-1202 with Core 1 exam 220-1201. Both must be from the same version to earn A+. Older Windows and mobile terminology can appear in scenarios, but support decisions must account for lifecycle status.
THE REVISION PATH
Your topics, in order.
Read. Recall. Explain the alternative.
Windows Installation, Filesystems and Recovery
Choose the supported path before changing the boot disk.
Windows Administration and Command Tools
Pick the tool that exposes the failing layer.
macOS, Linux and Mobile Operating Systems
Same support questions, different tools and permission models.
Security Principles and Controls
Protect the right property with the right kind of control.
Identity, Authentication and Privileged Access
Who are you, what may you do, and for how long?
Hardening and Vulnerability Management
Inventory, prioritize, fix, verify.
Malware and Endpoint Recovery
Contain, investigate, clean and prove trust again.
Application and OS Troubleshooting
Reproduce the symptom without destroying the evidence.
Support Processes, Safety and Communication
Get permission, explain clearly, leave a useful record.
Data Lifecycle, Privacy and Recovery
Know the owner, keep only what you need, test restoration.
How this guide is organised
Original revision notes arranged around practical decisions. The linked official objectives define the mapped scope; primary documentation supports the explanations. Read each topic, answer without looking, then explain why another option would fail.
- Official exam guide ↗ Scope authority
Revision material supports preparation; it does not guarantee every possible exam question. Check the exam version and official objectives before booking.