CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Prep
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Start your IT career on the right foot with CompTIA A+ certification. Earning A+ certification demonstrates that you possess the skills necessary to support enterprise IT infrastructures. You’ll gain foundational knowledge of today’s most relevant technologies, so you can confidently conduct the tasks necessary to maintain your organization’s IT environment.
In addition to preparing for the CompTIA A+ Essentials (220-901) and Practical Application (220-902) exams — required for CompTIA A+ Certification — this training provides the skills to install, configure, and optimize personal computer hardware and operating systems. This course also includes a CompTIA A+ exam voucher, Exam Cram book, and access to Transcender test preparation materials.
You Will Learn How To
- Prepare to pass the CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902 certification exams
- Apply tools and troubleshooting techniques for PCs and laptops
- Configure and optimise personal computers and laptops
- Evaluate Windows configuration and upgrading options
Important Course Information
Requirements:
- At least six months of on-the-job experience in PC configuration and troubleshooting
Exam Information:
- This course includes a voucher for the CompTIA A+ exam
- Passing the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam meets the requirements for U.S. DoD Directive 8570.01 Technical Level-I
Certification Information:
- This is a CompTIA certification prep course. Click here to view more CompTIA certification prep training ›
Course Outline
- A+ Exam Overview and Strategies
- Purpose and benefits
- Basic exam structure
- Installing Personal Computer Components
Microprocessors
- Intel Core i3, i5, i7
- AMD Athlon, Phenom
- Clock circuits
- Cache memory
- 32 bit vs. 64 bit
Identifying motherboard components
- CPU and Chipset
- CMOS RAM
- Flash BIOS ROM, UEFI
- Memory slots: DIMM, SODIMM
- Integrated I/O connectors
The power supply and display
- Testing power supplies
- Power supply connectors SATA, Molex
- Display types: LCD, Plasma, OLED
Installing and expanding memory
- RAM device types: SDRAM, DDR/DDR2/DDR3
- Packaging formats: DIMM, SODIMM
- Error checking: parity, nonparity, ECC
- Dual-channel, Triple-channel
PC connection interfaces and custom PC configurations
- Serial interfaces
- Network interface cards
- USB 2.0, 3.0
- IEEE 1394/Firewire, Thunderbolt
- Graphic workstations, Virtualisation workstations
Data storage systems
- Hard drive types: SATA, eSATA
- Partitioning and formatting hard disks
- Creating RAID Arrays
- SSD and optical drives
Troubleshooting strategies for PCs
- Initial troubleshooting steps
- CMOS setup configuration
- Diagnostic tools
- Power-On Self Test (POST)
- Mobile Devices
Configuring and troubleshooting laptops
- Laptop components
- Installing memory and hard drives
- Power management and expansion options
- Diagnosing common mobile device problems
Mobile device features
- Mobile operating systems
- iOS
- Android
- ARM CPU
- Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
Configuring and securing mobile devices
- Wireless
- E-mail configuration
- Passcode locks
- Remote wipes
- Locator applications
- Supporting Printers and Scanners
Installing and configuring printers and scanners
- Impact
- Inkjet
- Laser printer components and printing process
Troubleshooting printer and scanner problems
- Printer self test
- Windows printing process
- Printer drivers
- Managing Windows Operating Systems
Windows architecture
- Main system files: NTLDR, BCD, Bootmgr
- File systems: FAT, ExFAT, FAT32, NTFS
- Windows registry
Installing and upgrading Windows
- Comparing Windows OS features
- Installing service packs and device drivers
Managing, optimising and troubleshooting
- Windows command-line environment
- Troubleshooting Windows problems with Task Manager
- Troubleshooting Windows startup problems, BOOTREC
- Windows Refresh/Restore/Reset
- Other Operating Systems and Technologies
Mac OS and Linux best practices
- Overview of Mac OS and Linux
- Mac OS and Linux tools
- Basic Linux commands
Client-side virtualisation
- Purpose of virtual machines
- Hypervisor
- Resource requirements
Cloud computing
- Cloud computing models and types
- Cloud computing features
- Server roles
- Fundamentals of Networking
Network cabling and protocols
- UTP (CAT5, 5e, CAT6, CAT7), STP, Fiber
- TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6
Wireless networking
- IEEE 802.11a, b, g, n, ac
- Wireless security: WEP, WPA, WPA2
- Installing and configuring a wireless access point
Internet connection technologies
- LAN/WAN, ISDN, DSL, Cable, Satellite, wireless
- Internet protocols and ports: HTTP, HTTPS, FTP
Troubleshooting network and Internet problems
- TCP/IP settings: Gateway, subnet mask, DNS
- PING, TRACERT, NETSTAT, IPCONFIG
- Computer Security Best Practices
Ensuring physical security
- Preventing unauthorised access
- Hardware authentication devices
Detecting and fighting malware
- Authentication technologies
- Windows User Account Control
- Best practices for malware detection and removal
Security best practices
- Encryption
- Data destruction and disposal methods
- User access control
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Training Hours
Standard class hours:
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Last day class hours:
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Free Course Exam – Last Day:
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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2:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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