Performance-based labs
Both exams ask you to do things, not only pick answers. Each lab is a short task: read the screen, act on it and see why. They practice the workflow; they are not CompTIA’s own simulations.
- Secure a small office routerFind the unsafe settings, set WPA3 and forward exactly one port.Core 2 · Free
- Diagnose from the command lineRead ipconfig output, renew the lease and test from the inside out.Core 1
- Spec a workstation buildPick the memory, add up the power, choose the RAID and connect the parts.Core 1
- Ports on a firewallGroup the ports, remove the unsafe rule and pair each protocol with its secure version.Core 1
- Work a ticketRun the six-step method, match printer faults and know when to escalate.Core 1
- Remove malware step by stepSpot the signs, order the removal steps and scan from Safe Mode.Core 2
On exam day
Performance-based questions usually come first and take longest. Flag a long one, answer the multiple choice, then come back. More on these questions