CertPREP Courseware: CompTIA A+
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CertPREP Courseware: CompTIA A+

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Description
Qualify yourself for a career in technical support of IT operations with the industry standard CompTIA A+ Certification. In this course, students will learn to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and understand issues ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security. The goal of this course is to provide you with all the tools you need to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) exams - including 6 months of access to text explanations, video demos, lab activities, self-assessment questions, and a practice exam - to increase your chances of passing the exam on your first try.

Training outline 

Lesson 1

  • Given a scenario, install and configure laptop hardware and components.
  • Given a scenario, install components within the display of a laptop.
  • Given a scenario, use appropriate laptop features.
  • Compare and contrast characteristics of various types of other mobile devices.
  • Given a scenario, connect and configure accessories and ports of other mobile devices.
  • Given a scenario, configure basic mobile device network connectivity and application support.
  • Given a scenario, use methods to perform mobile device synchronization.

Lesson 2

  • TCP and UDP Ports, Protocols, and Their Purposes
  • Networking Hardware Devices
  • Install and Configure a Basic Wired/Wireless SOHO Network
  • Compare and Contrast Wireless Networking Protocols
  • Summarize the Properties and Purposes of Services Provided by Networked Hosts
  • Network Configuration Concepts
  • Using Networking Tools

Lesson 3

  • Basic Cable Types
  • Common Connectors
  • Installing RAM Types
  • Installing Storage Devices
  • Installing Motherboards, CPUs, and Add-on Cards
  • Peripheral Types
  • Printer
  • Power Supplies
  • Power Supplies
  • Custom Components
  • Common Devices
  • Common Devices
  • SOHO Multifunction Devices
  • Print Technologies

Lesson 4

  • Common Cloud Models
  • Client-Side Virtualization Overview

Lesson 5

  • Given a scenario, use the best practice methodology to resolve problems.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot common problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPUs, and power.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot hard drives and RAID arrays.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot common video, projector, and display issues.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot common mobile device issues while adhering to the appropriate procedures.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot printers.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wired and wireless network problems.

Lesson 6

  • Compare and contrast common operating system types and their purposes.
  • Compare and contrast features of Microsoft Windows versions.
  • Summarize general OS installation considerations and upgrade methods.
  • Given a scenario, use appropriate Microsoft command line tools.
  • Given a scenario, use Microsoft operating system features and tools.
  • Given a scenario, use Microsoft Windows Control Panel utilities.
  • Summarize application installation and configuration concepts.
  • Given a scenario, configure Microsoft Windows networking on a client/desktop.
  • Given a scenario, use features and tools of the macOS per rest of book and Linux client/desktop operating systems.

Lesson 7

  • Summarize the importance of physical security measures.
  • Explain logical security concepts.
  • Compare and contrast wireless security protocols and authentication methods.
  • Given a scenario, detect, remove, and prevent malware using appropriate tools and methods.
  • Compare and contrast social engineering, threats, and vulnerabilities.
  • Compare and contrast the differences of basic Microsoft Windows OS security settings.
  • Given a scenario, implement security best practices to secure a workstation.
  • Given a scenario, implement methods for securing mobile devices.
  • Given a scenario, implement appropriate data destruction and disposal methods.
  • Given a scenario, configure security on SOHO wireless and wired networks.

Lesson 8

  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot Microsoft Windows OS problems.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve PC security issues.
  • Given a scenario, use best practice procedures for malware removal.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot mobile OS and application issues.
  • Given a scenario, troubleshoot mobile OS and application security issues.

Lesson 9

  • Compare and contrast best practices associated with types of documentation.
  • Given a scenario, implement basic change management best practices.
  • Given a scenario, implement basic disaster prevention and recovery methods.
  • Explain common safety procedures.
  • Explain environmental impacts and appropriate controls.
  • Explain the processes for addressing prohibited content/activity, and privacy, licensing, and policy concepts.
  • Given a scenario, use proper communication techniques and professionalism.
  • Identify the basics of scripting.
  • Given a scenario, use remote access technologies.

Student access for each license to the course content and resources for 6 months including:

  • All text, video, and end of lesson questions
  • Lab content (where available)
  • Practice Test