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- Updated README with combined navigation and exam details - Updated SCHEDULE.md exam goal from June 30 to July 7, 2026 - Added certifications/roadmap.md with full cert path (A+ → CCNA → AWS → CKA) - Added certifications/a-plus-core2.md with exam details, domain breakdown, practice test log, weak areas, and homelab experience map Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) — Exam Details
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## Status
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- **Studying since:** June 11, 2026
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- **Exam goal:** July 7, 2026
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- **Hard deadline:** July 12, 2026
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- **Passing score:** 700 / 900 (~78%)
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- **Format:** 90 questions in 90 minutes
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## Study Strategy
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- Took cold diagnostic practice test first to find weak spots
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- Study weak domains first (not start-to-finish)
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- Practice tests every 3–4 days to track improvement
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- Don't schedule the real exam until consistently scoring 85%+ on practice tests
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- July 4th week = buffer week or final prep if needed
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## Domain Breakdown
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| Domain | Weight | My Confidence | Priority |
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|--------|--------|---------------|----------|
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| Operating Systems | 27% | Medium | High — most content |
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| Security | 24% | High (homelab!) | Medium — review gaps |
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| Software Troubleshooting | 26% | High | Medium — use real experience |
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| Operational Procedures | 23% | Low | High — most memorization |
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## Practice Test Log
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| Date | Test | Score | Notes |
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|------|------|-------|-------|
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| 2026-06-11 | Sybex diagnostic (cold) | 50% (50/100) | No prior study. Sybex ~60-65% equivalent on real exam |
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## Key Weak Areas
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- Windows command-line tools: `sfc /scannow`, `DISM`, `chkdsk`, `bootrec`, `diskpart`, `ipconfig /all`, `netstat`, `tracert`, `nslookup`
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- Malware types and the exact removal steps (quarantine order, safe mode boot, etc.)
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- Windows OS editions and what features each one has
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- Operational procedures (safety rules, environmental controls, compliance)
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## Study Resources
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| Resource | Type | Status |
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| Professor Messer | YouTube + paid practice exams | Active |
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| CompTIA CertMaster | Official practice platform | Planned |
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| Sybex | Practice exam book | Used (diagnostic) |
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| Jason Dion | Udemy practice exams | Backup option |
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| r/CompTIA | Community forum | Active |
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| Professor Messer Discord | Study accountability | Active |
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## Homelab Experience That Helps
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These hands-on KiteStacks experiences map directly to exam topics:
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| Homelab Experience | Exam Topic |
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| Cloudflare Tunnel setup | Network security, VPN concepts |
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| Authentik SSO (OAuth2, OIDC) | Authentication, authorization, MFA |
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| Tailscale VPN mesh | Remote access, network topology |
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| Docker container management | Virtualization, OS concepts |
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| Linux CLI (daily use) | OS commands, file permissions |
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| Diagnosed OAuth2 distributed bug | Software troubleshooting methodology |
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| RUNBOOK + git change tracking | Documentation, change management |
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| Grafana/Prometheus monitoring | Operational procedures |
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