# CompTIA A+ Core 2 Schedule

Dates: June 10 through June 30, 2026

## Phase 1: Baseline and Operating Systems

June 10:
- Review exam structure and domain map.
- Study small section OS-1: Windows editions and system information.
- Enter system information commands.
- Lab: identify system edition, version, build, CPU, RAM, and architecture.
- Quiz: OS-1 only, after study.

June 11:
- Windows command-line tools: `ipconfig`, `ping`, `tracert`, `netstat`, `nslookup`, `chkdsk`, `sfc`, `dism`, `gpupdate`, `gpresult`, `shutdown`.
- Lab: collect network and system info from a Windows or Linux machine.

June 12:
- Windows administrative tools: Task Manager, Services, Event Viewer, Disk Management, Device Manager, System Configuration, Local Users and Groups, Performance Monitor.
- Quiz: Operating Systems set 1.

June 13:
- Linux basics: file systems, terminal commands, app installation, permissions, backups, system settings.
- Lab: Linux command practice.

June 14:
- Mobile operating systems: Android/iOS settings, accounts, synchronization, app management, connectivity, backups.
- Quiz: Operating Systems set 2.

## Phase 2: Security

June 15:
- Security fundamentals: authentication, authorization, least privilege, MFA, password policies, account types.

June 16:
- Malware types, symptoms, removal process, browser security, social engineering.
- Lab: malware response tabletop.

June 17:
- Wireless security, SOHO router hardening, encryption, firewalls, physical security.
- Quiz: Security set 1.

June 18:
- Data protection: backups, recovery, EFS, BitLocker/FileVault concepts, secure disposal, privacy.

June 19:
- Security review and mixed PBQ-style scenarios.
- Quiz: Security set 2.

## Phase 3: Software Troubleshooting

June 20:
- Windows symptoms: boot issues, BSOD, services failing, application crashes, slow performance.

June 21:
- Application, browser, and network-related software issues.
- Lab: troubleshooting decision tree.

June 22:
- Mobile app, OS, connectivity, and security troubleshooting.
- Quiz: Software Troubleshooting set 1.

June 23:
- Mixed troubleshooting scenarios with root cause analysis.

## Phase 4: Operational Procedures

June 24:
- Documentation, ticketing, change management, asset management, incident handling.

June 25:
- Safety, ESD, environmental controls, professionalism, communication.
- Quiz: Operational Procedures set 1.

June 26:
- Backup types, recovery testing, disaster recovery, remote access etiquette.

## Phase 5: Final Review

June 27:
- Full mixed practice exam 1.
- Review every missed question.

June 28:
- Targeted weak-domain labs and flash review.

June 29:
- Full mixed practice exam 2.
- Final cram sheet.

June 30:
- Light review only.
- Focus on missed-question log, acronyms, command syntax, and PBQ strategy.