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.

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Note: The Core 2, 220-1202 is also known as version 15 or simply V15.
Domain 1102 1202
Operating Systems 31% 28%
Security 25% 28%
Software Troubleshooting 22% 23%
Operational Procedures 22% 21%

Added Content

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Numbers before the topic indicate the objective # within the 220-1202.

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

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Objective numbers here are referencing the older 1102 objectives.

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)