PLUS-220 Study Plan (14 Days)
A realistic 14-day plan: daily practice, weekly simulations, and focused review.
Quick answers
- Days 1–5: threats/attacks + common mitigations.
- Days 6–10: architecture & secure design (segmentation, hardening, cloud basics).
- Days 11–13: operations (monitoring, incident response, IAM).
- Last days: mixed timed sets + review wrong answers until stable.
If you want a fast and realistic path, study A+ in two tracks: Core 1 (hardware/networking) and Core 2 (OS/security/ops).
This 14-day plan focuses on the highest-frequency skills: troubleshooting flow, Windows tools, networking basics, printers, security basics, and ticketing best practices.
Do the mini test first to see what to prioritize, then use PrepMaster offline packs to practice every day with explanations.
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14-day plan (simple routine)
- Phase 1 (early days): threats/attacks + mitigations; learn patterns, not definitions.
- Phase 2 (mid): architecture & secure design: segmentation, hardening, cloud/virtualization basics.
- Phase 3 (late): operations: monitoring, incident response, IAM, governance basics.
- Final days: practice-heavy: mini tests daily + timed simulations in the app.
Topics & Skills Covered
- 14-day schedule for Core 1 + Core 2
- Daily mini goals + practice routine
- Track weak areas with explanations
- Offline practice in the app
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 14 days enough for A+?
It can be enough if you already have IT basics and you practice daily with exam-style questions. If you’re new, extend the plan to 21–30 days.
Should I study 220-1201 before 220-1202?
Most people start with 220-1201 (hardware/networking) and then move to 220-1202 (OS/security). But you can overlap topics if you prefer.
How much time per day?
Aim for 60–90 minutes: 30 minutes concepts + 30–60 minutes practice questions with review.
What matters most to pass?
Troubleshooting steps, Windows tools, networking basics, and security hygiene — plus lots of practice questions with review.
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