CompTIA 220-302 Exam Details & Actual Exam Questions

  • Exam Code/Number: 220-302
  • Exam Name/Title: A+ OS TECHNOLOGY(2003 Objectives)
  • Certification Provider: CompTIA
  • Corresponding Certification: A+
  • Exam Questions: 400
  • Updated On: Sep,02 2026
  • Certification Level: Entry / Associate

CompTIA A+ OS TECHNOLOGY(2003 Objectives) Exam Questions

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CompTIA 220-302 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:CompTIA
Exam Name:A+ OS TECHNOLOGY (2003 Objectives)
Exam Number:220-302
Exam Duration:90 minutes
Real Exam Qty:90–100
Certificate Validity Period:Valid for life (legacy A+ 2003 series)
Exam Price:Approx. $156–$178 USD (historical, retired exam)
Passing Score:700 (scale 100–900)
Exam Format:Linear Computer-Based Test, Multiple-choice
Available Languages:English, German
Related Certifications:CompTIA A+ Core Hardware 220-301
Recommended Training:Microsoft Windows Training
CompTIA Official Study Guides
Exam Registration:CompTIA
Pearson VUE
Sample Questions:CompTIA 220-302 Sample Questions
Exam Way:Computer-based testing at authorized centers (Pearson VUE / Prometric)
Pre Condition:None; recommended 3–6 months hands-on Windows experience
Official Syllabus URL:https://web.archive.org/web/20060208023500/http://www.comptia.org/certifications/a/objectives.aspx

CompTIA 220-302 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Diagnosing and Troubleshooting25%- Boot and Startup Issues
  • 1. Error messages and boot failures
    • 2. Safe Mode and recovery options
      - System and Application Problems
      • 1. Software installation conflicts
        • 2. File system and disk errors
          • 3. Performance degradation
            Networks and Printing17%- Printing Technologies
            • 1. Print spooler management
              • 2. Printer installation and configuration
                • 3. Common printing problems
                  - Windows Networking
                  • 1. Sharing files, folders, and printers
                    • 2. Basic connectivity troubleshooting
                      • 3. Network protocols and configuration
                        Installation, Configuration, and Upgrading30%- Upgrading and Optimization
                        • 1. Driver installation and updates
                          • 2. System optimization: disk, memory, services
                            • 3. Supported upgrade paths
                              - Installation Procedures
                              • 1. Partitioning, formatting, file system selection
                                • 2. Windows 9x/Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP installation
                                  • 3. Dual-boot configuration
                                    • 4. Hardware compatibility and requirements
                                      Operating System Fundamentals28%- Operating System Interfaces
                                      • 1. System tools and accessories
                                        • 2. Desktop, My Computer, Control Panel
                                          • 3. Windows Explorer and file management
                                            - Operating System Components
                                            • 1. Major system files and boot processes
                                              • 2. Registry and system configuration
                                                • 3. Command-line utilities
                                                  • 4. Memory management and virtual memory
                                                    • 5. File systems: FAT16, FAT32, NTFS


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