CompTIA A+ Core 2 Last-Minute Study Guide

This comprehensive last-minute review covers all essential domains of the CompTIA A+ Core 2 exam, expertly condensed into an efficient study session.

## Domain 1: Operating Systems (00:00:00 - 00:46:39)
- **Windows Editions Compared** (00:00:00 - 00:13:00)
- Windows 10 editions (Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, Enterprise)
- Key differences in RAM limits, features, and remote desktop capabilities
- Windows 11 fundamentals and upgrade paths
- **Command Line Mastery** (00:13:00 - 00:25:00)
- Navigation commands (CD, DIR, MD)
- File manipulation (COPY, XCOPY, ROBOCOPY)
- Network tools (IPCONFIG, PING, TRACERT)
- Disk management (DISKPART, FORMAT, DEFRAG)
- **Windows Management Tools** (00:25:00 - 00:46:39)
- Task Manager (00:25:00)
- MMC and critical snap-ins (00:27:40)
- Control Panel essentials (00:36:06)
- Settings app functionality (00:41:12)

## Domain 2: Security (00:46:39 - 01:29:00)
- **Physical & Logical Security** (00:46:39 - 00:51:35)
- Physical access controls, biometrics, and security measures
- Authentication methods and least privilege principles
- **Wireless Security** (00:51:35 - 00:56:58)
- WPA2/WPA3 protocols and best practices
- Authentication systems (RADIUS, TACACS+, Kerberos)
- **Malware & Threat Protection** (00:56:58 - 01:10:44)
- Types of malware and their characteristics
- Detection, prevention, and removal strategies
- **Social Engineering Defenses** (01:10:44 - 01:17:06)
- Phishing, vishing, social engineering tactics
- Threat recognition and mitigation
- **Windows Security Configuration** (01:17:06 - 01:23:38)
- Windows Defender, firewall settings
- User permissions and BitLocker encryption
- **Mobile Device Security** (01:23:38 - 01:29:00)
- Screen locks, remote wipes, and device encryption
- IoT security considerations

## Domain 3: Software Troubleshooting (01:29:00 - 01:43:29)
- **Windows Recovery Environment** (01:29:00 - 01:32:43)
- WinRE tools, Safe Mode, and System Restore
- Troubleshooting boot problems and BSODs
- **Security Issue Resolution** (01:32:43 - 01:35:44)
- Identifying malware symptoms
- Certificate and browser redirection problems
- **Malware Removal Procedure** (01:35:44 - 01:37:29)
- CompTIA's 7-step malware removal process
- **Mobile OS Troubleshooting** (01:37:29 - 01:43:29)
- Common app and connectivity issues
- Battery, screen, and security problems

## Domain 4: Operational Procedures (01:43:29 - 02:05:38)
- **Documentation Best Practices** (01:43:29 - 01:47:20)
- Network diagrams, SOPs, and knowledge bases
- Ticketing systems and asset management
- **Change Management** (01:47:20 - 01:49:40)
- Change control procedures and rollback plans
- Testing and documentation requirements
- **Backup and Recovery** (01:49:40 - 01:52:32)
- Windows backup methods (File History, System Image)
- Backup strategies and verification
- **Safety Procedures** (01:52:32 - 01:56:03)
- ESD prevention, electrical safety
- Physical safety considerations
- **Environmental Controls** (01:56:03 - 01:58:35)
- Temperature, humidity guidelines
- Power protection devices and hazardous materials
- **Security & Privacy Guidelines** (01:58:35 - 02:02:14)
- Incident response, licensing compliance
- Regulated data handling (PII, PHI, PCI DSS)
- **Professional Communication** (02:02:14 - 02:05:38)
- Customer service techniques
- Handling difficult situations professionally

## Bonus Topics
- **Scripting Fundamentals** (02:05:38 - 02:11:00)
- Basic data types and script constructs
- File extensions for different scripting languages
- **Remote Access Technologies** (02:11:00 - 02:18:38)
- RDP, SSH, VPN configurations and security

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