Simulate the real CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam with full-length timed sessions. Questions drawn proportionally from all 4 official blueprint domains — the same mix you'll face on test day.
Simulate real exam conditions
For the most realistic 220-1202 simulation, start a 60 or 120-question session, put away all notes, set a timer matching the real exam duration (90 minutes), and commit to each answer before moving forward. This trains the time management and decision-making skills the real exam tests.
This free 220-1202 mock exam uses the same question distribution as the real CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam. Each session draws questions proportionally from all 4 official blueprint domains published by CompTIA, so the topic mix you see accurately reflects what you'll face on test day.
220-1202 Domain Distribution
Operating Systems
Security
Software Troubleshooting
Operational Procedures
Every question is written by certified engineers against the 2026 220-1202 exam objectives. These are original practice questions — not dumps — so you build real understanding rather than memorising answers.
Both the mock exam and practice test use the same question bank. The difference is in how you use them — and when to use each during your 220-1202 study plan.
Practice test — for learning
Use the 220-1202 practice test when you are studying a domain. Answer questions, read every explanation immediately, and build understanding. Do 10–30 questions per domain per session. This is your primary study tool for the first 4 weeks.
Go to practice test →Mock exam — for simulation
Use the 220-1202 mock exam in the final 1–2 weeks before your test date. Complete a 60 or 120-question session without stopping, manage your time, then review all results at the end. This builds exam-day stamina and surfaces final weak spots.
Start 120-question mock →Try these sample questions from the mock exam bank. Commit to an answer before revealing the explanation.
A small business owner wants to allow their remote employees to securely access a specific internal application without giving them full network access. Which remote access technology should the technician recommend?
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A technician is tasked with installing a new hard drive in a server rack. The rack is located in a cramped, dusty storage room with poor lighting. Which safety practice should the technician prioritize before beginning the installation?
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A technician needs to deploy a script to 100 Windows 10 computers that will change the local administrator password. The script must run with elevated privileges and not leave the password visible in the script file. Which approach is most secure?
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A small office wants to dispose of 20 old CRT monitors. The local landfill does not accept e-waste. Which disposal method is both legal and environmentally responsible?
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A company policy requires that all web traffic be filtered to block known malicious sites. You need to implement this on the network without installing software on each client. What should you configure?
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A technician is installing a new power supply in a desktop computer. After unplugging the system, what should the technician do before touching any internal components?
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A user reports that their Android phone's battery drains rapidly after a recent app update. They have already tried restarting the device. Which of the following should a technician recommend FIRST to diagnose the issue?
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A user reports that a VBScript logon script that maps network drives stopped working after a Windows update. The script uses the MapNetworkDrive method. Other scripts on the same computer work fine. What is the most likely cause?
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A company's server room has a door with a proximity card reader. Employees report that the door sometimes does not close fully, allowing it to be pushed open without a card. What is the best solution?
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During a security audit, a technician discovers that an employee has been using a third-party remote desktop tool without IT approval. The employee claims it was necessary to access a legacy application. Which security risk is most directly associated with unauthorized remote access tools?
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A technician is performing a routine software update on a finance department server. The change management documentation specifies that the update must be applied during a maintenance window from 2:00 AM to 4:00 AM. At 3:30 AM, the update fails with an error. The technician has no rollback plan documented. What should the technician do?
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A client brings in a laptop that was used by an employee who left the company. The manager wants to ensure all data is unrecoverable before recycling the laptop. The laptop has a traditional HDD. Which method should be used?
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A customer reports that their laptop was stolen from a locked office over the weekend. The office door uses a standard key lock, and the laptop was not physically secured. Which physical security control would have most likely prevented this theft?
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A user reports that they can no longer connect to the company network from home using VPN. They confirm their internet connection is working and that they can browse websites. Which of the following should a technician check first to resolve the VPN connectivity issue?
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A user complains that their Remote Desktop session to a Windows 10 Pro workstation frequently disconnects after a few minutes of inactivity. The workstation is on a local network. Which setting should the technician modify on the host computer to prevent this?
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Answer all 15 questions to see your domain score breakdown
Sitting the 220-1202 under real exam conditions is a skill in itself. Candidates who underperform often do so not because of knowledge gaps, but because of poor time management or test anxiety. Use your final mock exam sessions to address both.
The 220-1202 exam lasts 90 minutes. Do not spend more than 90 seconds on any single question on the first pass. Flag difficult ones and return to them after completing the rest.
On every question, immediately eliminate obviously wrong choices. Even if you are unsure between two options, narrowing to two doubles your odds. Most 220-1202 distractors contain a subtle error — re-read the scenario constraint before committing to the answer that sounds most familiar.
CompTIA writes many 220-1202 questions as realistic scenarios. Read the final sentence first — it tells you what is being asked. Then re-read the scenario with the question in mind to avoid wasting time on irrelevant details.
The real 220-1202 is a mental marathon lasting 90 minutes. In the week before your exam, complete at least two full timed mock sessions on separate days to build concentration stamina. If you cannot stay focused for 90 minutes in practice, you will struggle on exam day.
Questions
90
On the real exam
Time limit
90 min
1 min per question
Passing score
700/1000
Scaled scoring
The 220-1202 uses scaled scoring — your raw percentage correct is converted to a score out of 1000. Consistently scoring above 80% on mock exams puts you well above the 700/1000 threshold, giving you a buffer for any unexpected question types on the real exam.
Yes. Courseiva provides free 220-1202 mock exam questions across all official exam domains. The platform includes timed simulation, per-domain score breakdown, missed-question review, and readiness tracking. No account required — free forever, supported by advertising.
The practice test is optimised for learning: you see explanations after each question immediately. The mock exam is optimised for simulation: you answer all questions under time pressure and review at the end. Use practice tests for studying and mock exams for benchmarking.
Aim for consistent scores of 80% or above on full-length 220-1202 mock exams before booking your test date. The official passing score of 700/1000 corresponds to roughly 72–75% correct answers, so an 80% buffer accounts for difficulty variation and question styles on the real exam.
Most candidates who pass 220-1202 on their first attempt complete 3–5 full-length mock exams in the two weeks before their test. This is enough to identify final weak spots, build stamina, and verify readiness without over-stressing or running out of fresh questions.
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