CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) 2026
Comprehensive Real Exam with Multiple-
Choice Questions with Rationales Multiple
Correct Answers & Detailed Explanations
High-Yield Focus
HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE EXAM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Operating Systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS,
Android) (Questions 1–60)
2. Security (Questions 61–140)
3. Software Troubleshooting (Questions 141–200)
4. Operational Procedures (Questions 201–260)
OPERATING SYSTEMS (Questions 1–60)
Question 1 Which Windows edition is designed for large businesses with
advanced features like BitLocker, DirectAccess, and BranchCache?
A. Windows 11 Pro B. Windows 11 Home C. Windows 11 Enterprise D.
Windows 11 Education
Correct Answer: C Rationale: Windows Enterprise includes all Pro
features plus advanced security and management (AppLocker, BitLocker,
,DirectAccess, BranchCache). Windows Pro (A) includes BitLocker and
Remote Desktop but not all enterprise features.
Question 2 (Select all that apply) Which of the following are minimum
hardware requirements for Windows 11? (Select all that apply)
A. 64-bit processor (1 GHz or faster, 2+ cores) B. 4 GB RAM C. 64 GB
storage D. TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module) E. Secure Boot capable
UEFI
Correct Answers: A, B, C, D, E Rationale: Windows 11 has stricter
requirements than Windows 10: TPM 2.0 (D) and Secure Boot (E) are
mandatory. Windows 10 had no TPM requirement.
Question 3 What is the purpose of TPM 2.0 in Windows 11?
A. Hardware-based security for encryption (BitLocker), Windows Hello,
and system integrity B. Increases boot speed C. Manages virtual
memory D. Provides graphics acceleration
Correct Answer: A Rationale: TPM (Trusted Platform Module) stores
cryptographic keys securely. It is required for BitLocker drive encryption,
Windows Hello biometrics, and Secure Boot.
Question 4 Which Windows feature allows you to run Android apps on
Windows 11?
A. Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) B. Windows Subsystem for
Linux (WSL) C. Hyper-V D. Sandbox
Correct Answer: A Rationale: Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA)
allows Android apps from the Amazon Appstore. WSL (B) runs Linux
distributions. Hyper-V (C) runs virtual machines.
,Question 5 (Select all that apply) Which of the following are Windows
11 editions? (Select all that apply)
A. Windows 11 Home B. Windows 11 Pro C. Windows 11 Pro for
Workstations D. Windows 11 Enterprise E. Windows 11 Education
Correct Answers: A, B, C, D, E Rationale: All are valid Windows 11
editions. Pro for Workstations (C) supports high-end hardware (Intel
Xeon, AMD Ryzen Threadripper, up to 6 TB RAM).
Question 6 What is the default file system for Windows 11?
A. NTFS (New Technology File System) B. FAT32 C. exFAT D. ReFS
(Resilient File System)
Correct Answer: A Rationale: NTFS is the default file system for
Windows (supports file permissions, encryption, compression, quotas,
journaling). FAT32 (B) is limited to 4 GB files. exFAT (C) is for USB
drives.
Question 7 What is the maximum individual file size supported by
FAT32?
A. 4 GB B. 2 GB C. 8 GB D. 16 GB
Correct Answer: A Rationale: FAT32 has a 4 GB file size limit. This is
why you cannot copy a DVD ISO (over 4 GB) to a FAT32 USB drive.
Use exFAT or NTFS for large files.
Question 8 (Select all that apply) Which of the following are Windows
administrative tools? (Select all that apply)
A. Computer Management (compmgmt.msc) B. Event Viewer
(eventvwr.msc) C. Task Scheduler (taskschd.msc) D. Performance
Monitor (perfmon.msc) E. Device Manager (devmgmt.msc)
, Correct Answers: A, B, C, D, E Rationale: All are MMC snap-ins
(Microsoft Management Console). Event Viewer (B) logs system errors.
Task Scheduler (C) automates tasks. Performance Monitor (D) monitors
system resources. Device Manager (E) manages hardware.
Question 9 What is the purpose of the Windows Registry?
A. Central hierarchical database that stores configuration settings for the
OS, hardware, and applications B. A file system C. A backup utility D. A
disk cleanup tool
Correct Answer: A Rationale: The Registry contains keys (folders) and
values. Hives: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM) and
HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU). Editing the registry can be
dangerous (back up first).
Question 10 What is the Windows Registry key that stores settings for
the currently logged-in user?
A. HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU) B. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
(HKLM) C. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT (HKCR) D. HKEY_USERS
(HKU)
Correct Answer: A Rationale: HKCU contains user-specific settings
(desktop wallpaper, color scheme, application preferences). HKLM (B)
contains system-wide settings (requires administrator privileges to
modify).
Question 11 (Select all that apply) Which of the following are Windows
command-line tools? (Select all that apply)
A. cmd.exe (Command Prompt) B. powershell.exe (PowerShell) C.
bash.exe (Windows Subsystem for Linux) D. regedit.exe (Registry Editor
Comprehensive Real Exam with Multiple-
Choice Questions with Rationales Multiple
Correct Answers & Detailed Explanations
High-Yield Focus
HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE EXAM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Operating Systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS,
Android) (Questions 1–60)
2. Security (Questions 61–140)
3. Software Troubleshooting (Questions 141–200)
4. Operational Procedures (Questions 201–260)
OPERATING SYSTEMS (Questions 1–60)
Question 1 Which Windows edition is designed for large businesses with
advanced features like BitLocker, DirectAccess, and BranchCache?
A. Windows 11 Pro B. Windows 11 Home C. Windows 11 Enterprise D.
Windows 11 Education
Correct Answer: C Rationale: Windows Enterprise includes all Pro
features plus advanced security and management (AppLocker, BitLocker,
,DirectAccess, BranchCache). Windows Pro (A) includes BitLocker and
Remote Desktop but not all enterprise features.
Question 2 (Select all that apply) Which of the following are minimum
hardware requirements for Windows 11? (Select all that apply)
A. 64-bit processor (1 GHz or faster, 2+ cores) B. 4 GB RAM C. 64 GB
storage D. TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module) E. Secure Boot capable
UEFI
Correct Answers: A, B, C, D, E Rationale: Windows 11 has stricter
requirements than Windows 10: TPM 2.0 (D) and Secure Boot (E) are
mandatory. Windows 10 had no TPM requirement.
Question 3 What is the purpose of TPM 2.0 in Windows 11?
A. Hardware-based security for encryption (BitLocker), Windows Hello,
and system integrity B. Increases boot speed C. Manages virtual
memory D. Provides graphics acceleration
Correct Answer: A Rationale: TPM (Trusted Platform Module) stores
cryptographic keys securely. It is required for BitLocker drive encryption,
Windows Hello biometrics, and Secure Boot.
Question 4 Which Windows feature allows you to run Android apps on
Windows 11?
A. Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) B. Windows Subsystem for
Linux (WSL) C. Hyper-V D. Sandbox
Correct Answer: A Rationale: Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA)
allows Android apps from the Amazon Appstore. WSL (B) runs Linux
distributions. Hyper-V (C) runs virtual machines.
,Question 5 (Select all that apply) Which of the following are Windows
11 editions? (Select all that apply)
A. Windows 11 Home B. Windows 11 Pro C. Windows 11 Pro for
Workstations D. Windows 11 Enterprise E. Windows 11 Education
Correct Answers: A, B, C, D, E Rationale: All are valid Windows 11
editions. Pro for Workstations (C) supports high-end hardware (Intel
Xeon, AMD Ryzen Threadripper, up to 6 TB RAM).
Question 6 What is the default file system for Windows 11?
A. NTFS (New Technology File System) B. FAT32 C. exFAT D. ReFS
(Resilient File System)
Correct Answer: A Rationale: NTFS is the default file system for
Windows (supports file permissions, encryption, compression, quotas,
journaling). FAT32 (B) is limited to 4 GB files. exFAT (C) is for USB
drives.
Question 7 What is the maximum individual file size supported by
FAT32?
A. 4 GB B. 2 GB C. 8 GB D. 16 GB
Correct Answer: A Rationale: FAT32 has a 4 GB file size limit. This is
why you cannot copy a DVD ISO (over 4 GB) to a FAT32 USB drive.
Use exFAT or NTFS for large files.
Question 8 (Select all that apply) Which of the following are Windows
administrative tools? (Select all that apply)
A. Computer Management (compmgmt.msc) B. Event Viewer
(eventvwr.msc) C. Task Scheduler (taskschd.msc) D. Performance
Monitor (perfmon.msc) E. Device Manager (devmgmt.msc)
, Correct Answers: A, B, C, D, E Rationale: All are MMC snap-ins
(Microsoft Management Console). Event Viewer (B) logs system errors.
Task Scheduler (C) automates tasks. Performance Monitor (D) monitors
system resources. Device Manager (E) manages hardware.
Question 9 What is the purpose of the Windows Registry?
A. Central hierarchical database that stores configuration settings for the
OS, hardware, and applications B. A file system C. A backup utility D. A
disk cleanup tool
Correct Answer: A Rationale: The Registry contains keys (folders) and
values. Hives: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM) and
HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU). Editing the registry can be
dangerous (back up first).
Question 10 What is the Windows Registry key that stores settings for
the currently logged-in user?
A. HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU) B. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
(HKLM) C. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT (HKCR) D. HKEY_USERS
(HKU)
Correct Answer: A Rationale: HKCU contains user-specific settings
(desktop wallpaper, color scheme, application preferences). HKLM (B)
contains system-wide settings (requires administrator privileges to
modify).
Question 11 (Select all that apply) Which of the following are Windows
command-line tools? (Select all that apply)
A. cmd.exe (Command Prompt) B. powershell.exe (PowerShell) C.
bash.exe (Windows Subsystem for Linux) D. regedit.exe (Registry Editor
