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CompTIA A+ Core 2 Study Roadmap

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Last updated: September 29, 2026

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Domain Weight Distribution

D1: Operating Systems
28%
D2: Security
28%
D3: Software Troubleshooting
23%
D4: Operational Procedures
21%

Week-by-Week Study Plan

Week 1

Domain 1: Windows OS (Editions, Features, System utilities, Control Panel)

Week 2

Domain 1: Command Line & OS Tools (CMD, PowerShell, macOS, Linux basics)

Week 3

Domain 2: Security Fundamentals (Malware types, Social engineering, Firewalls)

Week 4

Domain 2: Endpoint Security (Antivirus, Encryption, MDM, Wireless security)

Week 5

Domain 3: Software Troubleshooting (Windows errors, BSOD, App crashes, Boot issues)

Week 6

Domain 3: Malware Removal & Mobile (Best practices, Mobile OS troubleshooting)

Week 7

Domain 4: Operational Procedures (Documentation, Change management, Scripting basics)

Week 8

Full Review: Practice tests, PBQ practice, Weak areas, Exam logistics

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