CompTIA 220-1102 Exam Prep

Overview of Windows 10 and Windows 11 for CompTIA 220-1102 Exam

• The CompTIA 220-1102 exam covers Windows 10 and Windows 11, the two currently supported versions of Windows.
• Microsoft supports all versions of Windows for five years after their release.
• The CompTIA exam objectives list all Windows versions and editions that candidates need to know.
• Windows 10 and Windows 11 are similar operating systems, so knowledge of one can be applied to the other.
• Windows 10 was released in July 2015, and there have been over 12 different versions released since then.
• The latest version of Windows 10 is 21H2, released in November 2021.
• Windows 10 Home is the default edition for non-enterprise users, and integrates with Microsoft accounts and OneDrive backup.
• Windows 10 includes Windows Defender for antivirus and anti-malware protection, and Cortana for voice commands (though Cortana is being phased out).
• Windows 10 Pro is the business/professional version, with features such as remote desktop hosting, BitLocker full disk encryption, and Active Directory server integration.
• Windows 10 Pro for Workstations is built for high-end desktops, with up to four physical CPUs and six terabytes of RAM, as well as the Resilient File System (REFS).
• Candidates should download the latest version of the CompTIA exam objectives from the CompTIA website.
• Knowledge of Windows 10 and Windows 11 is essential for success on the CompTIA 220-1102 exam.