CompTIA A+ Practice Test Core 2 (220-1102)

CompTIA A+ Practice Test Core 2 (220-1102)

by Mark Birch, Ian Neil
Released October 2023
Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
ISBN: 9781837638895

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Book description

Polish the skills needed to efficiently prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) exam by solving exam-oriented practice questions

Key Features

  • Ensure that you have a clear understanding of the certification syllabus and exam objectives
  • Consolidate your knowledge of all the essential CompTIA A+ Core 2 exam topics and key definitions
  • Prepare for the exam structure by answering questions that are frequently part of it

Book Description

The CompTIA A+ Core 2 certification validates the knowledge you need to support common operating systems and software installations. This book tests the skills essential for you to secure computing environments and troubleshoot common computing issues, while adhering to operational procedures through practice questions.

Using proven techniques to test a candidate's knowledge of Core 2 (220-1102) exam objectives, this book will ensure that you're well-prepared to pass the exam on your first attempt. The chapters in this book comprise multiple-choice questions at the same level of difficulty as those you’ll find in the official exam. All the questions are broken down into different chapters according to each exam domain, finishing with a 90-question mock exam to prepare you to confidently take the real exam. The chapters are designed in a way to not only test your knowledge, but also your ability to handle pressure during the exam.

By the end of this practice test book, you’ll be well-prepared to pass the CompTIA A+ Core 2 exam with confidence.

What you will learn

  • Use the appropriate Microsoft command-line tool in any given scenario
  • Compare and contrast wireless security protocols and authentication methods
  • Manage and configure basic security settings in the Microsoft Windows OS
  • Implement workstation backup and recovery methods with ease
  • Find out how to effectively use remote access technologies
  • Get tested on communication techniques and professionalism

Who this book is for

CompTIA A+ Practice Test Core 2 (220-1102) is for students and working professionals looking to pass the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) exam who have already completed studying for this exam. This book's purpose is not to teach theory, but to verify that you have retained the information that you’ve studied and ensure your current level of preparedness is sufficient to pass the exam.

Table of contents

  1. CompTIA A+ Practice Test Core 2 (220-1102)
  2. Contributors
  3. About the Authors
  4. About the Reviewers
  5. Preface
    1. Who This Book Is For?
    2. What This Book Covers
    3. Conventions Used
    4. Get in Touch
    5. Once you’ve read CompTIA A+ Practice Test Core 2 (220-1102), we’d love to hear your thoughts! Please click here to go straight to the Amazon review page for this book and share your feedback.
  6. How to Use This Book
    1. Approach for Navigating Multiple-Choice Queries
    2. Exercising Caution in Testing
    3. Advice on Additional Resources – Practical Exercise
      1. What You Will Learn in the CompTIA Official Labs
      2. Accessing the Course Materials
  7. Chapter 1: Operating Systems
    1. Introduction
    2. Practice Exam Questions
      1. 1.1 Identify basic features of Microsoft Windows editions
      2. 1.2 Given a scenario, use the appropriate Microsoft command-line tool
      3. 1.3 Given a scenario, use features and tools of the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system (OS)
      4. 1.4 Given a scenario, use the appropriate Microsoft Windows 10 Control Panel utility
      5. 1.5 Given a scenario, use the appropriate Windows settings
      6. 1.6 Given a scenario, configure Microsoft Windows networking features on a client/desktop
      7. 1.7 Given a scenario, apply application installation and configuration concepts
      8. 1.8 Explain common OS types and their purposes
      9. 1.9 Given a scenario, perform OS installations and upgrades in a diverse OS environment
      10. 1.10 Identify common features and tools of the macOS/desktop OS
      11. 1.11 Identify common features and tools of the Linux client/desktop OS
  8. Chapter 2: Security
    1. Introduction
    2. Practice Exam Questions
      1. 2.1 Summarize various security measures and their purposes
      2. 2.2 Compare and contrast wireless security protocols and authentication methods
      3. 2.3 Given a scenario, detect, remove, and prevent malware using the appropriate tools and methods
      4. 2.4 Explain common social-engineering attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities
      5. 2.5 Given a scenario, manage and configure basic security settings in the Microsoft Windows OS
      6. 2.6 Given a scenario, configure a workstation to meet best practices for security
      7. 2.7 Explain common methods for securing mobile and embedded devices
      8. 2.8 Given a scenario, use common data destruction and disposal methods
      9. 2.9 Given a scenario, configure appropriate security settings on small office/home office (SOHO) wireless and wired networks
      10. 2.10 Given a scenario, install and configure browsers and relevant security settings
  9. Chapter 3: Software Troubleshooting
    1. Introduction
    2. Practice Exam Questions
      1. 3.1 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common Windows OS problems
      2. 3.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common personal computer (PC) security issues
      3. 3.3 Given a scenario, use best practice procedures for malware removal
      4. 3.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common mobile OS and application issues
      5. 3.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common mobile OS and application security issues
  10. Chapter 4: Operational Procedures
    1. Introduction
    2. Practice Exam Questions
      1. 4.1 Given a scenario, implement best practices associated with documentation and support systems information management
      2. 4.2 Explain basic change-management best practices
      3. 4.3 Given a scenario, implement workstation backup and recovery methods
      4. 4.4 Given a scenario, use common safety procedures
      5. 4.5 Summarize environmental impacts and local environmental controls
      6. 4.6 Explain the importance of prohibited content/activity and privacy, licensing, and policy concepts
      7. 4.7 Given a scenario, use proper communication techniques and professionalism
      8. 4.8 Identify the basics of scripting
      9. 4.9 Given a scenario, use remote access technologies
  11. Mock Exam
    1. Mock Exam Questions
  12. Solutions
    1. Chapter 1: Operating Systems
      1. 1.1 Identify basic features of Microsoft Windows editions
      2. 1.2 Given a scenario, use the appropriate Microsoft command-line tool
      3. 1.3 Given a scenario, use features and tools of the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system (OS)
      4. 1.4 Given a scenario, use the appropriate Microsoft Windows 10 Control Panel utility
      5. 1.5 Given a scenario, use the appropriate Windows settings
      6. 1.6 Given a scenario, configure Microsoft Windows networking features on a client/desktop
      7. 1.7 Given a scenario, apply application installation and configuration concepts
      8. 1.8 Explain common OS types and their purposes
      9. 1.9 Given a scenario, perform OS installations and upgrades in a diverse OS environment
      10. 1.10 Identify common features and tools of the macOS/desktop OS
      11. 1.11 Identify common features and tools of the Linux client/desktop OS.
    2. Chapter 2: Security
      1. 2.1 Summarize various security measures and their purposes
      2. 2.2 Compare and contrast wireless security protocols and authentication methods.
      3. 2.3 Given a scenario, detect, remove, and prevent malware using the appropriate tools and methods.
      4. 2.4 Explain common social-engineering attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities
      5. 2.5 Given a scenario, manage and configure basic security settings in the Microsoft Windows OS
      6. 2.6 Given a scenario, configure a workstation to meet best practices for security
      7. 2.7 Explain common methods for securing mobile and embedded devices
      8. 2.8 Given a scenario, use common data destruction and disposal methods
      9. 2.9 Given a scenario, configure appropriate security settings on small office/home office (SOHO) wireless and wired networks.
      10. 2.10 Given a scenario, install and configure browsers and relevant security settings
    3. Chapter 3: Software Troubleshooting
      1. 3.1 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common Windows OS problems
      2. 3.2 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common personal computer (PC) security issues.
      3. 3.3 Given a scenario, use best practice procedures for malware removal
      4. 3.4 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common mobile OS and application issues.
      5. 3.5 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common mobile OS and application security issues.
    4. Chapter 4: Operational Procedures
      1. 4.1 Given a Scenario, Implement Best Practices Associated with Documentation and Support Systems Information Management
      2. 4.2 Explain Basic Change-Management Best Practices
      3. 4.3 Given a Scenario, Implement Workstation Backup and Recovery Methods
      4. 4.4 Given a Scenario, Use Common Safety Procedures
      5. 4.5 Summarize Environmental Impacts and Local Environmental Controls
      6. 4.6 Explain the Importance of Prohibited Content/Activity and Privacy, Licensing, and Policy Concepts
      7. 4.7 Given a Scenario, Use Proper Communication Techniques and Professionalism
      8. 4.8 Identify the Basics of Scripting
      9. 4.9 Given a Scenario, Use Remote Access Technologies.
    5. Mock Exam
    6. Why subscribe?
  13. Other Books You May Enjoy
    1. Share Your Thoughts
  14. Coupon Code for CompTIA A+ Exam Vouchers and Labs

Product information

  • Title: CompTIA A+ Practice Test Core 2 (220-1102)
  • Author(s): Mark Birch, Ian Neil
  • Release date: October 2023
  • Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781837638895