Using only two 2's and any combination of mathematical signs, symbols and functions can you make 5?

Question

Moving up or right, what is the highest total you can make, using the mathematical signs along the way?

Answer 1

2^2 + 2^0
= 4 + 1
= 5

Answer 2

But its given using only two 2's. But u used three 2's and also a 0.