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Aug 16, 2025 11 min

Episode 7: Core 1 vs. Core 2 — What’s the Difference?

from Certified - The CompTIA A+ Audio Course Hosted by Dr. Jason Edwards

This episode helps you clearly understand the key differences between the two exams that make up the A Plus certification. Core 1 focuses primarily on hardware, networking, mobile devices, and virtualization, while Core 2 deals with operating systems, security, and software troubleshooting. Knowing this divide early on helps you target your study efforts efficiently. We also discuss strategies for sequencing your exam attempts—whether to take Core 1 first and then Core 2, or to prepare for both simultaneously. Understanding how the content areas are separated ensures you don’t get overwhelmed and helps you mentally organize your learning around the correct domains. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com.

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