A+ Core 2 · 25%
Security is 25% of the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) (A+ Core 2), administered by CompTIA. It falls under the IT Certifications category.
Back to A+ Core 2 Overview| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Domain | Security |
| Exam | CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) (A+ Core 2) |
| Domain Weight | 25% |
| Governing Body | CompTIA |
| Available in App | CompTIA CCNA ISC2 13 Exam Prep |
| Official Source | CompTIA official website ↗ |
Try a Practice Question
This original C3RT practice item is from the A+ Core 2 question bank. It is not an official or released exam question.
Which component of the system boot process is responsible for initializing hardware components and providing the initial instructions to load the operating system?
Rationale
The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) or UEFI initializes hardware and loads the bootloader. The Kernel is the core of the OS, the Shell is a user interface, and File Systems manage data storage.
Security accounts for 25% of the A+ Core 2, which has 90 questions total. CompTIA publishes the official exam content outline with the most current weighting. The C3RT app covers all 4 A+ Core 2 content areas.
The A+ Core 2 has 4 content areas across 90 questions in 90 minutes, with a passing score of 700/900. Security is content area 2 of 4 and carries 25% of the total exam weight. The other content areas are Operating Systems, Software Troubleshooting, Operational Procedures.
Targeted practice by content area is the most effective approach. The C3RT CompTIA CCNA ISC2 13 Exam Prep app for iOS and Mac tags every practice question by content area, so you can isolate Security questions, track your accuracy, and focus study time on your weak spots. Combine focused practice sets with full-length timed mock exams as your test date approaches.
The A+ Core 2 consists of 90 questions in 90 minutes, with a passing score of 700/900. It is administered by CompTIA and the exam fee is $246 USD. The C3RT app includes full-length practice exams that mirror the real format across all 4 content areas.
The official source for A+ Core 2 content outlines and study resources is the CompTIA website. The exam blueprint, which details all content areas including Security, is published there. C3RT is not affiliated with CompTIA. It is a third-party practice platform that supplements official materials with 90+ practice questions, flashcards, and study tools across all 4 content areas.
Security is a content area on the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) (A+ Core 2), a IT Certifications exam administered by CompTIA. C3RT is not affiliated with CompTIA. Certification names and trademarks are the property of their respective organisations. Official exam information is available at the CompTIA website.