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# CompTIA A+ Core 2 Schedule
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**Exam goal: July 7, 2026 (hard deadline: July 12)**
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Dates: June 10 through July 7, 2026
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## Phase 1: Baseline and Operating Systems
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June 10:
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- Review exam structure and domain map.
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- Study small section OS-1: Windows editions and system information.
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- Enter system information commands.
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- Lab: identify system edition, version, build, CPU, RAM, and architecture.
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- Quiz: OS-1 only, after study.
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June 11:
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- Windows command-line tools: `ipconfig`, `ping`, `tracert`, `netstat`, `nslookup`, `chkdsk`, `sfc`, `dism`, `gpupdate`, `gpresult`, `shutdown`.
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- Lab: collect network and system info from a Windows or Linux machine.
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June 12:
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- Windows administrative tools: Task Manager, Services, Event Viewer, Disk Management, Device Manager, System Configuration, Local Users and Groups, Performance Monitor.
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- Quiz: Operating Systems set 1.
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June 13:
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- Linux basics: file systems, terminal commands, app installation, permissions, backups, system settings.
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- Lab: Linux command practice.
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June 14:
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- Mobile operating systems: Android/iOS settings, accounts, synchronization, app management, connectivity, backups.
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- Quiz: Operating Systems set 2.
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## Phase 2: Security
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June 15:
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- Security fundamentals: authentication, authorization, least privilege, MFA, password policies, account types.
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June 16:
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- Malware types, symptoms, removal process, browser security, social engineering.
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- Lab: malware response tabletop.
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June 17:
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- Wireless security, SOHO router hardening, encryption, firewalls, physical security.
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- Quiz: Security set 1.
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June 18:
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- Data protection: backups, recovery, EFS, BitLocker/FileVault concepts, secure disposal, privacy.
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June 19:
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- Security review and mixed PBQ-style scenarios.
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- Quiz: Security set 2.
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## Phase 3: Software Troubleshooting
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June 20:
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- Windows symptoms: boot issues, BSOD, services failing, application crashes, slow performance.
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June 21:
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- Application, browser, and network-related software issues.
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- Lab: troubleshooting decision tree.
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June 22:
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- Mobile app, OS, connectivity, and security troubleshooting.
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- Quiz: Software Troubleshooting set 1.
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June 23:
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- Mixed troubleshooting scenarios with root cause analysis.
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## Phase 4: Operational Procedures
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June 24:
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- Documentation, ticketing, change management, asset management, incident handling.
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June 25:
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- Safety, ESD, environmental controls, professionalism, communication.
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- Quiz: Operational Procedures set 1.
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June 26:
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- Backup types, recovery testing, disaster recovery, remote access etiquette.
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## Phase 5: Final Review
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June 27:
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- Full mixed practice exam 1.
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- Review every missed question.
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June 28:
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- Targeted weak-domain labs and flash review.
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June 29:
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- Full mixed practice exam 2.
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- Final cram sheet.
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June 30:
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- Light review only.
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- Focus on missed-question log, acronyms, command syntax, and PBQ strategy.
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