CompTIA A+ Part 1

Outline

Lesson 1: Installing Motherboards and Connectors

• Topic 1A: Explain Cable Types and Connectors
• Topic 1B: Install and Configure Motherboards
• Topic 1C: Explain Legacy Cable Types

Lesson 2: Installing System Devices

• Topic 2A: Install and Configure Power Supplies and Cooling
• Topic 2B: Select and Install Storage Devices
• Topic 2C: Install and Configure System Memory
• Topic 2D: Install and Configure CPUs

Lesson 3: Troubleshooting PC Hardware

• Topic 3A: Apply Troubleshooting Methodology
• Topic 3B: Configure BIOS/UEFI
• Topic 3C: Troubleshoot Power and Disk Issues
• Topic 3D: Troubleshoot System and Display Issues

Lesson 4: Comparing Local Networking Hardware

• Topic 4A: Compare Network Types
• Topic 4B: Compare Networking Hardware
• Topic 4C: Explain Network Cable Types
• Topic 4D: Compare Wireless Networking Types

Lesson 5: Configuring Network Addressing and Internet Connections

• Topic 5A: Compare Internet Connection Types
• Topic 5B: Use Basic TCP/IP Concepts
• Topic 5C: Compare Protocols and Ports
• Topic 5D: Compare Network Configuration Concepts

Lesson 6: Supporting Network Services

• Topic 6A: Summarize Services Provided by Networked Hosts
• Topic 6B: Compare Internet and Embedded Appliances
• Topic 6C: Troubleshoot Networks

Lesson 7: Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Concepts

• Topic 7A: Summarize Client-Side Virtualization
• Topic 7B: Summarize Cloud Concepts

• Lesson 8: Supporting Mobile Devices
  • Topic 8A: Set Up Mobile Devices and Peripherals
  • Topic 8B: Configure Mobile Device Apps
  • Topic 8C: Install and Configure Laptop Hardware
  • Topic 8D: Troubleshoot Mobile Device Issues

  Lesson 9: Supporting Print Devices

  • Topic 9A: Deploy Printer and Multifunction Devices
  • Topic 9B: Replace Print Device Consumables
  • Topic 9C: Troubleshoot Print Device Issues

Objectives

• Install and configure mobile devices
• Compare and contrast networking hardware
• Configure internet connections and wireless networking
• Troubleshoot hardware and networks
• Install motherboards, RAM, storage devices, CPUs and add-on cards
• Deploy and configure connected devices
• Summarize cloud-computing concepts and virtualization

Audience

This course is designed for individuals who have basic computer user skills and who are interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT technician.This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA A+ certification.

Prerequisites

While there are no prerequisites for this course, please ensure you have the right level of experience to be successful in this training.

FAQ

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