How many questions are on the CompTIA A+ (Core 2) exam?

Our record lists 90 questions for the CompTIA A+ (Core 2). The vendor does not publish a question count, so treat that as a working figure rather than an official specification.

How long do you have to complete the CompTIA A+ (Core 2) exam?

Our record lists 90 minutes, roughly 60 seconds per question. The vendor does not publish a duration for this exam, so use it as a planning figure.

What score do you need to pass the CompTIA A+ (Core 2) exam?

Our record lists 78% as the pass mark for the CompTIA A+ (Core 2). Most certification bodies do not publish a numeric cut score, so treat this as our benchmark rather than an official threshold.

What are the domains on the CompTIA A+ (Core 2) exam?

There are 4 domains: Security, Operating Systems, Operational Procedures, Software Troubleshooting. The official weights are Security 28%, Operating Systems 28%, Operational Procedures 21%, Software Troubleshooting 23%.

How should I use the domain weights when revising?

Weight by percentage, not by domain. 28% is the one where lost points cost you the most, and Certilum scores you per domain so you can see exactly where that is.

Does Certilum have practice questions for the CompTIA A+ (Core 2) exam?

Yes: 90 questions in our bank for this certification, each tagged to the exam domain it belongs to, with the official domain weights applied.

Exam format

CompTIA A+ (Core 2) Exam Format

220-1202

Everything the official exam blueprint specifies: question count, time limit, scoring and the weight each domain carries. CompTIA A+ (Core 2), exam code 220-1102, is the second required exam for the CompTIA A+ certification. It validates the operational skills IT professionals need to support modern operating systems, identify and mitigate security threats, troubleshoot software problems, and apply operational procedures. The exam focuses on Windows administration, command-line tools, macOS and Linux basics, mobile device security, malware removal, backup and recovery, and professional communications. The exam contains multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and performance-based questions. It is scored on a scale of 100 to 900, and the required passing score is 700. CompTIA recommends 9 to 12 months of hands-on experience in IT support before taking the exam. Candidates must also pass Core 1 (220-1101) to earn the A+ certification.

90 questions

90 min

78% to pass

4 domains

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Exam facts at a glance

What we know about this exam, and where the information comes from.

Specification	Value
Questions	90
Time limit	90 minutes (60s per question)
Passing score	78%
Domains	4
Level	Foundation
Question bank here	90 questions
Source	Certilum's own record — the vendor does not publish this figure

Official domain weights

The percentage of the exam each domain carries. Weight your revision by these numbers, not by what you find hardest.

Domain	Weight	Topics	Practice Qs
Security	28%	Summarize common threats and vulnerabilities Explain common prevention methods Explain common detection and recovery methods +3 more	25
Operating Systems	28%	Compare and contrast OS types and their uses Install and configure Windows OS including client-side support Explain common features and tools of the macOS and Linux OS +5 more	25
Operational Procedures	21%	Explain common documentation processes and procedures Given a scenario, apply the best practices for effective communication Explain common safety practices +2 more	19
Software Troubleshooting	23%	Troubleshoot common OS and PC security issues Troubleshoot common software and application issues Troubleshoot common mobile OS and application issues +1 more	21

The heaviest domain is Security at 28%, and that is where lost points cost you the most. Certilum scores you per domain so you can see the difference between a knowledge gap and a formatting problem.

Note from the vendor record: Official price from the 'Buy Now' tab (Exam products) of the CompTIA A+ Core 2 V15 page, US/en-US market, USD pricing: 'A+ Voucher' = 274 USD (same product for 220-1201/220-1202); with Retake Assurance 359 USD. Single-use voucher, valid for 12 months. The full A+ track requires 2 vouchers (548 USD). Price may vary by country/region. Official exam page