CompTIA A+
Description
The CompTIA A+ series prepares learners for the CompTIA A+ certification exams: Core Hardware and OS Technologies. Topics covered in this series include microprocessors, displays, storage media and devices, printers, modems, buses, operating systems, and more. Gaining CompTIA A+ certification assures employers and computer owners that a PC repair technician has the requisite knowledge to build, upgrade, troubleshoot, and repair personal computer (PC) systems.Syllabus
COMPUTER BASICSProvides an overview of the basic concepts of personal computers.
- Basic electronics
- Number systems
- The motherboard
- Form factors and chipsets
- Cache memory
- Upgrading the motherboard
- BIOS
- Booting the system
- Boot…
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Syllabus
COMPUTER BASICSProvides an overview of the basic concepts of personal computers.
- Basic electronics
- Number systems
- The motherboard
- Form factors and chipsets
- Cache memory
- Upgrading the motherboard
- BIOS
- Booting the system
- Boot processes
- BIOS setup
- Updating the BIOS
BUS STRUCTURES AND MICROPROCESSORS
Teaches learners about the system resources and microprocessor chips most commonly found in today's computers.
- Bus structures
- More bus structures
- Interrupt requests
- Input/Output addresses
- Microprocessors
- Cooling and powering the processor
- Sockets and slots
- Types of processors
MEMORY AND DATA STORAGE
Teaches learners about memory systems and data storage devices found in personal computers.
- Memory basics
- Installing memory
- Memory considerations
- Storing data
- Moving data
- Disk drives
- SCSI and RAID
- Disk storage
- Installing floppy disk drives
- Installing hard and optical drives
- Installing SCSI drives
POWERING AND DISASSEMBLING THE PC
Teaches learners how to protect a PC from irregular electrical events, and how to disassemble and reassemble a PC.
- Powering the PC
- Handling power problems
- The power supply
- Cooling the PC
- Converting power
- Connecting the power
- Using a multimeter
- Preparing to disassemble a PC
- Removing the major components
- Removing other components
- Removing the final pieces
- Reassembling the PC
- Testing the PC
INPUT AND OUTPUT
Teaches learners about the types of connectors associated with different types of peripheral devices.
- Serial ports
- Serial port connections
- Parallel ports
- Specialized connections
- Keyboards
- The mouse
- Cleaning input devices
- The monitor
- Video display
- Interfacing with the video system
- Monitor power and safety
- PC sound
PRINTERS AND PORTABLE SYSTEMS
Teaches learners about the different types of printers and how each type functions, as well as how to troubleshoot and upgrade printers and portable systems.
- Connecting printers
- Identifying printers
- Laser printers
- Printer upkeep
- Working with printers
- Powering portable systems
- Portable system upkeep
- Portable system features
KEEPING THE PC RUNNING
Provides learners with information on protecting, cleaning, and caring for the PC, as well as troubleshooting common PC problems.
- Preventive maintenance
- Keyboard and mouse maintenance
- Monitor, case, and drive maintenance
- Virus detection and protection
- Data backup
- Troubleshooting preparation
- Troubleshooting the BIOS
- Troubleshooting CPU problems
- Troubleshooting disk drives
- Troubleshooting memory
- Troubleshooting other devices
OS BASICS AND WINDOWS 95, 98 AND ME
Teaches learners about the features of the different versions of Windows 9x and Windows Me.
- Operating system basics
- Identifying operating systems
- DOS commands and the desktop
- Starting the operating system
- Working with file attributes
- Windows basics
- Installing Windows 9x and Me
- Application software and system files
- Starting Windows 9x
- Booting Windows
- Troubleshooting Windows
- Installing hardware and the Windows Registry
WINDOWS 2000/XP AND OS TROUBLESHOOTING
Shows learners the process for installing and starting Windows 2000 and XP Professional as well as how to troubleshoot software and hardware problems learners may encounter with an operating system.
- Windows 2000 basics
- Installing Windows 2000
- Windows 2000 setup and startup
- Handling startup problems
- Managing Windows 2000
- Windows 2000 ERD and startup disks
- Windows XP basics
- Installing Windows XP
- Troubleshooting Windows XP
- Determining system problems
- Handling PC and printer problems
NETWORKING
Provides learners with an introduction to basic networking terminology, network hardware, and the most common networking tasks performed in Windows operating systems.
- Networking basics
- Network devices
- Network interface card
- Connecting a network
- Modems
- Configuring a network
- Dial-up connection process
- Networking technologies
- Browser and security configuration
- Configuring DUN
WORKING ON THE NETWORK AND INTERNET
Shows learners how to configure Windows PCs for access to the network and Internet.
- Using the network
- Creating a network share
- Mapping drives
- TCP/IP
- Troubleshooting a network connection
- Browser caching
- Internet Connection Sharing
- Internet Connection Firewall
PRACTICE EXAM
Provides learners with practice exam questions for the A+ Core Hardware and OS Technologies exams.
- About the 2003 A+ Certification exams
- Core Hardware practice exam
- OS Technologies practice exam
Qualifications
Qualification: Printable Transcript
On completion of this course you may print a transcript off as evidence of your progression throughout the course.Requirements for Entry
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Study Options
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Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 40 hrs.
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