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These courses cover the current CompTIA A+ Exam Objectives.

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Summary:

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.

This e-learning computer training series includes all of the online training tutorials listed below and is provided in an interactive e-learning format. Retake any or all of our computer training as often as you want. Our online tutorials allow you to learn anywhere, anytime from any computer with internet access. All courses allow for 1 year unlimited access (1 user), include a variety of features and qualify for Continuing Education Unit credit .

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Certification: CompTIA A+ Certification

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A+ Certification Computer Basics

• Describe the electronics used in a PC
• Use decimal and hexadecimal number systems
• Recognize the components on a motherboard
• Identify the purpose and use of the BIOS
• Describe boot processes
• Update the BIOS

• Differentiate among common connectivity technologies
• Install and configure the software and hardware necessary for networking Windows computers
• Configure elementary browser and security settings for connecting to the Internet

• Access network resources on Windows PCs
• Create network shares
• Map network drives
• Troubleshoot network connection problems
• Use Internet Connection Sharing
• Enable a firewall in Windows XP

• Practice taking questions for the A+ Core Hardware exam
• Practice taking questions for the A+ OS Technologies exam

• Explain the purpose of the system and expansion buses
• Identify system resources such as IRQ, DMA, and I/O addressing
• Explain how microprocessors are packaged for and mounted on a motherboard
• Describe techniques used to cool microprocessors
• Differentiate between various types of sockets and slots used to mount microprocessors
• Distinguish between the most popular microprocessors

• Identify the type and operational characteristics of RAM
• Differentiate parity and nonparity memory
• Define Windows memory management
• Identify basic terms, concepts, and functions of storage systems
• Format and partition ATA (IDE) and SCSI drives
• Identify portable USB storage devices

• List and define the common kinds of electrical events that can damage a PC
• Select appropriate equipment to protect a PC from power irregularities
• Describe the function and internal structure of a power supply
• List the voltages used by major PC components and microprocessors
• Test circuits in a PC using a multimeter
• Disassemble and reassemble a PC

• Describe serial and parallel port connections
• Explain USB, IEEE 1394, and IR connections
• Describe PC input devices
• Describe PC output systems

• Describe the different printers available and how they function
• Troubleshoot common printer problems
• Describe the difference between a portable computer and a desktop PC
• Upgrade the memory or hard drive of a notebook computer

• Clean and care for the parts of a PC
• Clean and care for a monitor
• Provide antivirus protection for a PC
• Backup the data on a hard drive
• Troubleshoot common PC problems

• Use DOS commands to perform common operations
• Differentiate between versions of Windows 9x
• List the minimum and recommended system requirements for Windows 98 and Windows Me
• Explain the purpose of the Windows system files
• Use Windows system utilities
• Isolate and correct startup problems

• Install Windows 2000
• Setup and start Windows 2000
• Manage Windows 2000
• Install Windows XP
• Troubleshoot Windows XP
• Determine system problems
• Troubleshoot PC and printer problems

Retake any or all of our computer training as often as you want. Our online tutorials allow you to learn anywhere, anytime from any computer with internet access. All courses allow for 1 year unlimited access (1 user), include a variety of features and qualify for Continuing Education Unit CEU credit.


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