A+ Essentials Training Course



Length: 5 day(s) | Vendor: CompTIA | Course Category: A+ | Community: None

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Course Description:


CompTIA A+ certification validates the latest skills needed by computer support professionals, and confirms a technicians ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.

Lessons



1Personal Computer ComponentsThe following concepts are covered in this lesson:
Hardware components
Storage Devices
Computer Connections
2Operating System FundamentalsThe following concepts are covered in this lesson:
Directory and file management
System Management
Boot Processes
System Monitoring and Management
System Troubleshooting
3PC Technician Professional Best PracticesThe following concepts are covered in this lesson:
Electricity
Understanding Static Electricity
Power supplies
Safety with computers
Tools and software for safety
4Installing and Configuring Peripheral ComponentsThe following concepts are covered in this lesson:
Display Devices
Install and configure I/O Devices
Adapter Cards
Multimedia Devices
5Installing and Configuring System ComponentsThe following concepts are covered in this lesson:
Installing Storage Devices
Power supplies
Memory
System BIOS and CMOS
Understanding the POST process
6Troubleshooting System ComponentsThe following concepts are covered in this lesson:
Troubleshooting Storage Devices
Trouble shooting Power Supplies
Troubleshooting Memory
Troubleshooting CPUs and System Boards
7Installing and Configuring Operating SystemsThe following concepts are covered in this lesson:
Install Microsoft Windows
Upgrade Microsoft Windows
Optimizing Windows
8Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft WindowsThe following concepts are covered in this lesson:
System Utilities
Troubleshooting Windows
System Recovery for Windows
9Networking TechnologiesThe following concepts are covered in this lesson:
Network communications
Internet connections
Network Installation
Network Addressing and Gateways
Network Troubleshooting
Wired and Wireless Network connections
Understanding Network Architectures
10Installing ad Managing Network ConnectionsThe following concepts are covered in this lesson:
Creating Network Connections
Web Browsers
Troubleshooting Networks
11Supporting Laptops and Portable Computing DevicesThe following concepts are covered in this lesson:
Notebook Computer Components
Handheld Devices
Troubleshooting Portable Computing Devices
12Supporting Printers and ScannersThe following concepts are covered in this lesson:
Printer and Scanner technologies
Printer and Scanner Components
Installing Printers and Scanners
Printer and Scanner processes
Troubleshooting Printers and Scanners
13Personal Computer Security ConceptsThe following concepts are covered in this lesson:
Security Basics
OS and Hardware Security
Physical Security
Wireless Security

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