Differences between the A+ Core 2, 220-1102 and 220-1202

Here's a list of the differences between the older Core 2, 220-1102 exam objectives and the newer Core 2, 220-1202 objectives. Scroll down for additions and removals.

Added Content

1.3 - Windows 11 editions:

• Enterprise
  N versions
  Hardware requirements

1.5 - Informational

• whoami

1.10 - Distribution Methods

• Downloadable package
• Image deployment

1.1 - File System types

• Extended filesystem (XFS)

1.2 - Boot Methods

• Multiboot

1.2 - Installation types

• Zero-touch deployment

1.8 - macOS System folders

• /Applications
• /Users
• /Library
• /System
• /Users/Library

1.8 - macOS Features

• iCloud
• iMessage
• FaceTime
• Drive
• Continuity

1.9 - Linux Filesystem management

• fsck
• mount

1.9 - Linux Common configuration files

• /etc/passwd
• /etc/shadow
• /etc/hosts
• /etc/fstab
• /etc/resolv.conf

1.9 - Linux OS components

• systemd
• kernel
• bootloader

1.9 - Linux Root account

1.11 - Storage

• Sync/folder settings

1.11 - Collaboration tools

• Spreadsheets
• Videoconferencing
• Presentation tools
• Word processing tools
• Instant messaging

1.11 - Identity synchronization

1.11 - Licensing assignment

2.1 - Physical Access Security

• Mobile digital key
• Facial recognition technology (FRT)
• Voice recognition technology

2.1 - Logical Security

• Zero Trust model
• Time-based one-time password (TOTP)
• One time password (OTP)
• Security Assertions Markup Language SAML
• Single Sign On (SSO)
• Just in time Access
• Privileged access management (PAM)
• Data loss prevention (DLP)
• Identity access management (IAM)

2.4 - Malware

• Stalkerware
• Fileless Adware
• Potentially unwanted program (PUP)

2.4 - Tools and Methods

• Email security gateway
• Software firewalls
• Managed detection and response (MDR)
• Extended detection and response (XDR)
• Endpoint detection and response (EDR)

2.5 - Social Engineering

• Smishing
• QR code phishing
• Spear phishing

2.5 - Threats

• Business email compromise (BEC)
• Supply chain/pipeline attack

2.2 - Login OS options

• Passwordless/Windows Hello
  
  2.2 - Active Directory (taken from previous 2.1 in the 1102)
• Joining domain
• Assigning log-in script
• Moving objects within
  organizational units
• Assigning home folders
• Applying Group Policy
• Selecting security groups
• Configuring folder redirection

2.7 - Password Considerations

• Uniqueness
• Complexity

2.8 - Failed Log-in attempts restrictions
2.8 - Endpoint Security software

• Content Filtering

2.8 - Policies and procedures

• MDM
• Profile Security Requirements

2.9 - Regulatory and environmental requirements

2.10 - Router Settings

• Configure secure management access

2.10 - Wireless specific

• Configuring guest access

2.11 - Browser patching Settings

• Proxy
• Secure DNS

2.11 - Browser feature management

• Enable/disable
• Plug-ins
• Extensions
• Features

3.4 - Common Symptoms

• Inability to access files

3.4 - Browser-Related Symptoms

• Degraded browser performance

3.2 - Application fails to install

3.3 - Security Concerns

• Application source/unofficial application stores
• Unauthorized/malicious application

4.1 - Asset Management

• Configuration management database (CMDB)

4.1 - Types of Documentation

• Service-level agreements (SLAs)
• Internal
• External/third-party

4.2 - Documented business processes

• Backup plan

4.2 - Change Management

• Change type
• standard
• normal
• emergency
• Change freeze
• Maintenance windows Approvals
• Implementation
• Peer review

4.3 - Recovery

• In-place/overwrite
• Alternative location

4.4 - Cable management

4.5 - Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)

4.6 - Order of volatility
4.6 - Non-disclosure agreement

4.9 - Methods and Tools

• Simple Protocol for Independent Computing Environments (SPICE)
• Windows Remote Management (WinRM)

4.10 - Application Integration Policy

• Appropriate use
• Plagiarism

4.10 - Limitations

• Bias
• Hallucinations
• Accuracy

4.10 - Private vs. public

• Data security
• Data source
• Data privacy

Removed Content

old 1.2 - Drive navigation inputs: M 'C': or D: or x:
old 1.2 - Command-line Tools: xcopy, copy,shutdown

old 1.7 - OS requirements for applications

• Application to OS compatibility
• 32-bit vs. 64-bit OS

old 1.8 - File System types

• Third extended filesystem
  (ext3)

old 1.11 - Common Commands

• yum

old 1.11 - Best practices

• Backups
• Antivirus
• Updates/patches

old 1.11 - Tools

• Shell/terminal
• Samba

old 2.9:

• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) reservations
• Static wide-area network (WAN) IP
• Disabling guest access
• Changing channels

old 3.1: Common troubleshooting steps

• Reboot
• Restart services
• Uninstall/reinstall/update
  applications
• Add resources
• Verify requirements
• System file check
• Repair Windows
• Restore
• Reimage
• Roll back updates
• Rebuild Windows profiles

old 3.4 - Connectivity Issue

• AirDrop

old 3.5 - Security Concerns

• Android package (APK) source

old 4.1:

Asset Management

• Database system

Types of Documentation

• Network topology diagram
  (Moved to 4.6)
• Acceptable use policy (AUP)
• Regulatory compliance
  requirements
• Splash screens

old 4.5 - Proper power handling, battery backup

old 4.9 - Microsoft Remote Assistance (MSRA)