Core 1 and Core 2 explained from CompTIA's own objectives: the 675 and 700 pass marks on a 900 scale, the domain weights that put troubleshooting first, the 90-question, 90-minute format, renewal by CEUs, and BLS wage data for computer support specialists.

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