CompTIA A+ 2009 Essentials (220-701) Training

Summary:

This is the first of two exams required towards earning CompTIA A+ 2009 certification. Vendor neutral, the CompTIA A+ certification confirms a technician's ability to understand the fundamentals of computer technology, networking, and security. Additionally, certification ensures an understanding of the basic functionality of the operating system and basic troubleshooting methodology along with the ability to effectively interact with customers and peers.

This CompTIA A+ 2009 Essentials (220-701) online training series provides 32 hours of self-paced courseware. This web-based training provides 1 year of unlimited access to all of the following lessons:

1 . Personal Computer System Components
2 . Storage Devices, Power Supplies, and Adapters
3 . Display Devices
4 . Laptops and Portable Devices
5 . Printer Installation and Configuration
6 . Operating System Features and Interfaces
7 . Operating Systems Installation and Configuration
8 . Troubleshooting Theory and Preventive Maintenance
9 . Troubleshooting Operating Systems, Hardware, Printers, and Laptops
10 . Networking
11 . Network Security Fundamentals
12 . Operational Procedures
13 . Practice Exam 1
14 . Practice Exam 2
15 . Practice Exam 3

Lesson Detail:

Personal Computer System Components
This course covers the system components of a PC, common peripheral ports and cables, and the various methods used for cooling a PC.

Motherboards
Processors
Memory
Ports and Cables
Cooling Systems

Storage Devices, Power Supplies, and Adapters
This course covers personal computer components, specifically storage devices, power supplies, input devices, and adapter cards.

Storage Devices
Power Supplies
Input Devices
Adapter Cards

Display Devices
This course covers various display technologies, settings, standards, and connection mechanisms.

Display Types and Settings
Video Standards and Technologies

Laptops and Portable Devices
his course covers laptop computer architecture and managing power on laptops.

Laptop Architecture
Laptop Power Management

Printer Installation and Configuration
This course covers types of printers (impact, inkjet, laser, and thermal), printer installation, printer interfaces, and the supplies used for printers.

Printer Types and Processes
Installing and Configuring Printers

Operating System Features and Interfaces
This course covers where Windows came from, the basics of Windows structure, critical boot files, and window management.

Working with Operating Systems
Using Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

Operating Systems Installation and Configuration
This course covers the different methods of installing and upgrading Windows Vista, XP, and 2000. For each type of OS installation, it discusses the installation prerequisites and how to install that OS.

File Systems and Directories
Installing Operating Systems
Upgrading Operating Systems
Common Installation Issues
Optimizing Windows
Identifying Boot Sequences

Troubleshooting Theory and Preventive Maintenance
This course provides an introduction to troubleshooting theory, including identifying problem, testing solutions, and creating a documentation plan. It also covers preventive maintenance techniques.

Troubleshooting Theory
Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting Operating Systems, Hardware, Printers, and Laptops
This course covers how to find troubleshooting information and how to troubleshoot operating system, hardware, and common laptop issues.

Troubleshooting Resources
Operating System and Hardware Symptoms
Troubleshooting Common Laptop Issues

Networking
This course covers a broad variety of networking topics. This course has everything you need to get ready for the networking questions on the A+ Essentials exam. At the same time, the A+ exam barely scratches the surface of the things you can learn about networking.

Networking Principles
Identifying Common Network Hardware
Comparing Network Types

Network Security Fundamentals
This course covers the basic elements of network security.

Basic Security Concepts
Security Solutions
Security Problem Areas

Operational Procedures
This course covers two key areas of operational procedures: safety and environmental procedures, and communication and professionalism.

Safety and Environmental Issues
Applying Proper Safety and Disposal Procedures
Demonstrating Communication Skills and Professionalism

Practice Exam 1
This course presents questions that will help you prepare for the CompTIA A+ 2009 Essentials (220-701) exam.

Practice Exam

Practice Exam 2
This course presents questions that will help you prepare for the CompTIA A+ 2009 Essentials (220-701) exam.

Practice Exam

Practice Exam 3
This course presents questions that will help you prepare for the CompTIA A+ 2009 Essentials (220-701) exam.

Practice Exam

Certification:
CompTIA A+ 2009 Essentials (220-701)

Audience:

Features:

Flash and audio provide animated, interactive Lesson Introductions, Activities, and Simulations.
Streaming video scenarios illustrate real world issues and solutions discussed in the course.
Audio accompanies each lesson page throughout the course.
MindNotes provide printable quick-reference sheets and other files to be used as learners apply their skills on the job.
Instructional audio with graphics highlighting key points.
Activities allow learners to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment.
Exercises allow learners to practice in the actual application being studied.
A Course Topics list contains active hyperlinks, permitting quick access to specific topics.
Find-A-Word allows learners to look up an unfamiliar term in the Glossary, on the Web, or in a dictionary. In addition, it lets them find other occurrences of the term in the same course.
Search text enables learners to rapidly search all text within a course to easily retrieve information required.
Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank.
A skill assessment generates a customized learning path based on the results of a pre-test.
A glossary provides a reference for definitions of unfamiliar terms.
Bookmarking tracks the learner's progress in a course.

Technical Requirements:

Internet connection
Browser: Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome, Safari, Opera or any standards compliant browser.
Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required.
JavaScript must be enabled.

What You Get:

You will receive Unlimited Access to all of the CompTIA A+ 2009 Essentials (220-701) training tutorials listed above. Your online training courses will be available from anywhere you have internet access.This e-learning series includes all of the online training tutorials listed and is provided in an interactive, self-paced 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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CompTIA A+ 2009 Essentials (220-701) Online Training Series

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