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