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CompTIA A+ Certification: Essentials (2009 Objectives)
Infero Training Ltd
Summary
Location & dates
New Street Station Forecourt
BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
B24ND
United Kingdom
Friary
BRISTOL
Avon
BS16EA
United Kingdom
Judd Street
CENTRAL LONDON
LONDON
WC1H9NT
United Kingdom
Parkside
COVENTRY
West Midlands
CV12HG
United Kingdom
Overview
Lesson 1: Personal Computer Components
Topic 1A: Personal Computer Components
Topic 1B: System Unit Components
Topic 1C: Storage Devices
Topic 1D: Personal Computer Connection Methods
Lesson 2: Operating System Fundamentals
Topic 2A: Personal Computer Operating Systems
Topic 2B: Windows User Interface Components
Topic 2C: Windows File System Management
Topic 2D: Windows System Management Tools
Lesson 3: PC Technician Professional Best Practices
Topic 3A: Tools of the Trade
Topic 3B: Electrical Safety
Topic 3C: Environmental Safety and Materials Handling
Topic 3D: Perform Preventative Maintenance
Topic 3E: Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Topic 3F: Professionalism and Communication
Lesson 4: Installing and Configuring Peripheral Components
Topic 4A: Install and Configure Display Devices
Topic 4B: Install and Configure Input Devices
Topic 4C: Install and Configure Multimedia Devices
Lesson 5: Examining System Components
Topic 5A: Storage Devices and Backup Media
Topic 5B: Power Supplies
Topic 5C: Memory
Topic 5D: CPUs and Cooling System Units
Topic 5E: System Boards
Lesson 6: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Peripheral Components
Topic 6A: Troubleshoot Display Devices
Topic 6B: Maintain and Troubleshoot Input Devices
Topic 6C: Troubleshoot Multimedia Devices
Lesson 7: System Component Troubleshooting Techniques
Topic 7A: Adapter Card Troubleshooting
Topic 7B: Storage Device Troubleshooting
Topic 7C: Power Supply Troubleshooting
Topic 7D: Memory Troubleshooting
Topic 7E: CPU and Cooling System Troubleshooting
Topic 7F: System Board Troubleshooting
Lesson 8: Installing and Configuring Operating Systems
Topic 8A: Install Microsoft Windows
Topic 8B: Upgrade Windows
Topic 8C: Add Devices to Windows
Topic 8D: Optimize Windows
Lesson 9: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows
Topic 9A: Operating System Utilities
Topic 9B: Back up Microsoft Windows
Topic 9C: Troubleshoot Microsoft Windows
Topic 9D: Microsoft Windows System Recovery Methods
Lesson 10: Network Technologies
Topic 10A: Network Concepts
Topic 10B: Network Communications
Topic 10C: Network Connectivity
Topic 10D: Internet Technologies
Topic 10E: Create Network Connections
Lesson 11: Supporting Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
Topic 11A: Laptop and Portable Computing Device Components
Topic 11B: Install and Configure Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
Topic 11C: Maintain and Troubleshoot Laptop and Portable Computing Devices
Lesson 12: Supporting Printers
Topic 12A: Printer Technologies
Topic 12B: Printer Components
Topic 12C: Printer Processes
Topic 12D: Install and Configure Printers
Topic 12E: Maintain and Troubleshoot Printers
Lesson 13: Personal Computer Security Concepts
Topic 13A: Security Fundamentals
Topic 13B: Security Protection Measures
Topic 13C: Wireless Security
Topic 13D: Social Engineering
Topic 13E: Maintain and Troubleshoot Security Measures
Description
You will acquire the essential skills and information you will need to install, upgrade, repair, configure, troubleshoot, optimize, and perform preventative maintenance of basic personal computer hardware and operating systems.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
identify the components of standard desktop personal computers.
identify fundamental components and functions of personal computer operating systems.
identify best practices followed by professional personal computer technicians.
install and configure computer components.
identify technical characteristics of system components.
maintain and troubleshoot peripheral components.
identify troubleshooting techniques for system components.
install and configure operating systems.
maintain and troubleshoot installations of Microsoft Windows.
identify network technologies.
support laptops and portable computing devices.
support printers.
identify personal computer security concepts.
Who is this course for?
The target student is anyone with basic computer user skills who is interested in obtaining a job as an IT professional or PC technician. In addition, this course will help prepare students to achieve a CompTIA A+ Certification
Requirements
Students taking this course should have the following skills: end-user skills with Windows®-based personal computers, including the ability to: browse and search for information on the Internet; start up, shut down, and log on to a computer and network; run programs; and move, copy, delete, and rename files in Windows Explorer. Students should also have basic knowledge of computing concepts, including the difference between hardware and software; the functions of software components, such as the operating system, applications, and file systems; and the function of a computer network.
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