Brotocol Joe Core 2
CompTIA A+ 220-1202 Core 2

Core 2 PBQ Practice

Choose a performance-based question lab below. Practice hands-on skills across operating systems, security, troubleshooting, and operational procedures. All nine labs open interactive simulations.

Instructor Blueprint

Alignment
Core 2 domains 1.0 through 4.0
Question Style
PBQ-style interactive simulations
Status
9 available ยท All labs ready
Exam Boundary
Original practice content only
01
Security

SOHO Router Security

Harden a wireless router, update firmware, reconnect clients, and verify network service.

Domain: 2.0 SecurityInteraction: Router administration simulation
Open PBQ
02
Linux Terminal

Linux Terminal Administration

Use a simulated Linux terminal to navigate, create folders, copy files, set permissions, inspect processes, and terminate a malfunctioning process.

Domain: 1.0 Operating SystemsInteraction: Terminal command simulation
Open PBQ
03
Security

User Access Hardening

Apply least privilege, account controls, MFA, and workstation lock settings to a user scenario.

Domain: 2.0 SecurityInteraction: Configuration matching
Open PBQ
04
Malware

Malware Removal Workflow

Arrange the safest malware response steps from identification through recovery and education.

Domain: 2.0 SecurityInteraction: Workflow ordering
Open PBQ
05
Troubleshooting

Windows Symptom Triage

Match common Windows symptoms to likely causes, first checks, and proper repair paths.

Domain: 3.0 Software TroubleshootingInteraction: Symptom-to-action matching
Open PBQ
06
Mobile Support

Mobile Security Symptoms

Identify likely mobile OS, application, and security issues from user-reported clues.

Domain: 3.0 Software TroubleshootingInteraction: Scenario sorting
Open PBQ
07
Procedures

Change Control Ticket

Build a proper change record with scope, approval, rollback, communication, and verification.

Domain: 4.0 Operational ProceduresInteraction: Ticket field completion
Open PBQ
08
Automation

Scripting Task Match

Choose the correct script type, trigger, and safety step for common administrative tasks.

Domain: 4.0 Operational ProceduresInteraction: Script use-case matching
Open PBQ
09
Remote Access

Remote Tool Selection

Pick the correct remote access technology and security controls for support scenarios.

Domain: 4.0 Operational ProceduresInteraction: Technology and control selection
Open PBQ
Technician mindset: read the scenario first, use the least disruptive tool that solves the stated problem, verify the result, and document what changed.