CompTIA A+ Security Practice Questions
CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) · Domain 2 of 4 · 28% of the exam
90 questions in 90 minutes, performance-based questions included, drawn in the official share for each 220-1202 domain, with a score for every domain and a note on every answer.
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Security on the A+ Core 2 exam
Security is 28% of A+ Core 2 (220-1202), about 25 of 90 questions, tied for the largest Core 2 domain.
- Share of the exam
- 28% of 220-1202, about 25 of 90 questions
- Our drill
- 10 questions from 58 Security questions, untimed, a note on every option; one free attempt, unlimited with a pass
What Security questions test
- Physical controls (vestibules, bollards, badges, biometrics) and logical controls (least privilege, Zero Trust, MFA, SSO, SAML, PAM, DLP, MDM)
- Windows security: Defender, firewall, account types, sign-in options, NTFS vs share permissions, UAC, BitLocker and EFS, Active Directory tasks
- WPA2, WPA3, TKIP, AES, RADIUS, TACACS+ and Kerberos
- Malware types and tools (EDR, MDR, XDR), social engineering and threats, and the ten-step malware removal process
- Workstation and mobile hardening, data destruction methods, SOHO router security and browser security
Sit the full exam under the real clock
90 questions in 90 minutes, performance-based questions included, drawn in the official share for each 220-1202 domain, with a score for every domain and a note on every answer.
Free Security drillHow to study it
- Learn the malware removal steps in order; they show up as ordering questions
- Network access gets the more restrictive of share and NTFS permissions
- Match each phishing variant to its channel: smishing (text), vishing (voice), whaling (executives)
Common questions
What are the A+ malware removal steps?
Investigate and verify symptoms; quarantine; disable System Restore (Windows Home); remediate (update anti-malware, scan and remove, or reimage); schedule scans and run updates; enable System Restore and create a restore point; educate the user.
Is Security+ needed before A+ Core 2?
No. Core 2 security is entry level; Security+ goes much deeper.
90 questions in 90 minutes, performance-based questions included, drawn in the official share for each 220-1202 domain, with a score for every domain and a note on every answer.
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