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CompTIA A+ Essentials Online Course Tutorial Details

Total Lessons: 12
Total Time: 38 hour(s)
Subscription Term: 12 month(s)

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Summary:

The CompTIA A+ Essentials 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.



Features and Benefits of our Tutorial:
* Exercises that allow users to practice the application
* A file containing the text of the exercises
* Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
* Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the application
* A glossary
* A Skill Assessment

Lesson 1 Computer Basics - 3 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* 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







Lesson 2 Bus Structures and Microprocessors - 3 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* 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







Lesson 3 Memory and Data Storage - 3 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:


* 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







Lesson 4 Powering and Disassembling the PC - 4 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* 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







Lesson 5 Input and Output - 3 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* Describe serial and parallel port connections
* Explain USB, IEEE 1394, and IR connections
* Describe PC input devices
* Describe PC output systems







Lesson 6 Printers and Portable Systems - 2 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* 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







Lesson 7 Keeping the PC Running - 3 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* 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







Lesson 8 OS Basics and Windows 95, 98, and Me - 4 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* 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





Lesson 9 Windows 2000/XP and OS Troubleshooting - 3 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* 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





Lesson 10 Networking - 4 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* 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



Lesson 11 Working on the Network and Internet - 3 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
* 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



Lesson 12 Practice Exam - 3 hours

Objectives: After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
*Practice for and evaluate their current skill level for the CompTIA A+ Essentials Exam