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CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) practice test

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Question 1 Operating systems

Question 1: Operating systems

A technician needs to view and manage the partitions on a Windows drive, including creating, shrinking, and formatting volumes. Which built-in tool should be used?

Question 2 Security

Question 2: Security

A user receives a phone call from someone claiming to be IT support, asking for their password to fix an urgent problem. What is the best response?

Question 3 Software troubleshooting

Question 3: Software troubleshooting

A Windows computer displays a blue screen error and restarts. Which tool helps a technician review the specific error and the time it occurred?

Question 4 Operational procedures

Question 4: Operational procedures

Before a technician begins working inside a desktop computer case, which practice prevents electrostatic discharge from damaging components?

Question 5 Operating systems

Question 5: Operating systems

A technician wants to run a command that requires administrative rights from the Windows command line. What must they do?

Question 6 Security

Question 6: Security

Which type of malware encrypts a user files and demands payment for the decryption key?

Question 7 Software troubleshooting

Question 7: Software troubleshooting

An application on Windows is frozen and not responding. Which tool allows a technician to forcibly end the unresponsive program?

Question 8 Operational procedures

Question 8: Operational procedures

A technician finds illegal content on a user computer during a repair. What is the most appropriate action?

Question 9 Operating systems

Question 9: Operating systems

Which Windows feature allows a user to return system files and settings to an earlier point in time without affecting personal documents?

Question 10 Security

Question 10: Security

Which authentication method requires a user to provide a password and a fingerprint before access is granted?

Question 11 Software troubleshooting

Question 11: Software troubleshooting

A smartphone battery drains very quickly and the device feels hot even when idle. Which is a likely software-related cause to investigate first?

Question 12 Operating systems

Question 12: Operating systems

Which file system is required to format a drive that will store individual files larger than 4 GB on a Windows computer?

Question 13 Security

Question 13: Security

A technician wants to ensure that if a laptop is stolen, the data on the internal drive cannot be read. Which feature should be enabled?

Question 14 Software troubleshooting

Question 14: Software troubleshooting

A web browser is redirecting searches to unfamiliar sites and showing unexpected pop-ups. Which is the most likely cause?

Question 15 Operational procedures

Question 15: Operational procedures

When following best practices for change management, which step should occur before a major change is implemented on a production system?

Question 16 Operating systems

Question 16: Operating systems

Which command-line utility checks a Windows file system for errors and can attempt to repair them?

Question 17 Security

Question 17: Security

A company wants to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the operating system if they boot a computer from a USB drive. Which setting helps prevent this?

Question 18 Software troubleshooting

Question 18: Software troubleshooting

A Windows computer is extremely slow to start and load programs. After checking for malware, which step is most likely to improve startup performance?

Question 19 Operational procedures

Question 19: Operational procedures

Which document records the steps, agreements, and contact information needed to operate and recover an IT service, and should be kept up to date?

Question 20 Operating systems

Question 20: Operating systems

Which type of user account in Windows has the least privileges and is appropriate for routine daily tasks to reduce security risk?

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Work through up to 100 CompTIA-style questions built around troubleshooting, identity and access, and the wording patterns students usually miss on the first read.
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Review 3 real-world analogies, topic article cards, and source checks after each question so networking and security controls feel easier to recognize under pressure.
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  • Work through up to 100 CompTIA-style questions built around troubleshooting, identity and access, and the wording patterns students usually miss on the first read.
  • Use answer-by-answer rationales to learn why the correct option wins and why weaker distractors fail in IT Certifications exam situations.
  • Review 3 real-world analogies, topic article cards, and source checks after each question so networking and security controls feel easier to recognize under pressure.
  • Build timing, confidence, and recall with scenario-based practice that feels closer to the real CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) than a generic flashcard quiz.

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