A+ Essentials Part 2
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| Video Title | Minutes |
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| 00: Course Introduction | 4 |
| 01: Ins and Outs of A+ Certification | 6 |
| 02: Driver and Video Adapters | 32 |
| 03: Multimedia Devices | 17 |
| 04: USB and Firewire | 20 |
| 05: Firewire and ATA | 25 |
| 06: Data Storage | 27 |
| 07: Storage Devices | 30 |
| 08: Video and Multimedia | 32 |
| 09: Working with Printers | 22 |
| 10: More Printers | 22 |
| 11: Portable Computers | 29 |
| 12: Networking | 21 |
| 13: More Networking | 32 |
| 14: Networking Computers | 24 |
| 15: Safety | 23 |
| 16: Course Summary & Evaluation | 5 |
| Total: | 6 Hours 15 Minutes |
Related Links
- Course Survey
- CompTIA A+ Certification Information
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Description
A+ Essentials Part 2 online training covers the fundamentals of computer technology and the issues revolving around the PC world. Included in this part is a continuation of the exploration of basic computer terminology, the function of some of the more common components inside an average computer as well as common problems and how to troubleshoot them. Additionally, A+ Essentials Part 2 training will explore the role of networks and networking and how they extend the computer out to a larger community.
Related Training
- Course: A+ Essentials Part 1
- Course: A+ Practical Applications Part 1
- Course: A+ Practical Applications Part 2
- Podcast: Steps To A+ Certification
- Podcast: Windows 7 vs. Windows Vista
- Podcast: Developing A Troubleshooting Process
- Podcast: Working Safely With Hazardous Materials Inside The PC
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A+ Essentials Part 2 Outline
Module 00: Course Introduction
Module 01: Ins and Outs of A+ Certification
• What is A+ Certification?
• How does this course fit in?
• What are the requirements to become certified?
• Helpful hints to prepare for certification
Module 02: Driver and Video Adapters
• Driver Interfaces
• Video Adapters & Card
Module 03: Multimedia Devices
• Driver Interfaces
• Video Adapters
• Modems
Module 04: USB and Firewire
• Serial and Parallel Ports, Cables, and Connectors
• PS/2 Ports, Cables, and Connectors
• USB Ports, Cables, and Connectors
Module 05: Firewire and ATA
• IEEE 1394 or FireWire/IEEE 1394
• Infrared and Bluetooth
• Multimedia Ports, Cables, and Connectors
• Troubleshooting
Module 06: Data Storage
• Hard Drives and Data Storage
• IDE vs SCSI
Module 07: Storage Devices
• DVD and CD
• Floppies
Module 08: Video and Multimedia
• CRT vs LCD
• Installing and troubleshoot CRT Displays
• Installing and troubleshoot LCD Displays
• Troubleshooting
Module 09: Working with Printers
• Dot Matrix Printers
• Ink Jet Printers
Module 10: More Printers
• Laser Printers
• Other Printers
Module 11: Portable Computers
• Notebook Components
• Handheld Computers
Module 12: Networking
• Wireless Network Connections
• Network Architectures
Module 13: More Networking
• Networking Components
• Wired vs Wireless
Module 14: Networking Computers
• OSI Model
• Network Addressing
• Technologies for Internet Connectivity
Module 15: Safety
• Safety Issues
• Avoiding Injury
• Disposal
Module 16: Course Summary
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Prerequisites
- Experience with the Windows operating system.
- Hardware, Windows Server and remote networking experience preferred but not required.
- Recommend taking A+ Essentials Part 1.
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Objectives
As a result of taking this A+ online training, you will be able to:
- Hardware types
- Software options
- Networking types
- Form-factors
- Multimedia types
- Safety Practices
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Certification
A+ Essentials Part 2 is part of a two-course online training series that helps you prepare for CompTIA's A+ Essentials exam 220-701.
The latest version of CompTIA A+ is CompTIA A+ 2009 Edition. When you pass exam 220-701 you have completed one of the two required exams for certification. The second exam necessary is CompTIA A+ Practical Application, exam code 220-702.
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