Course Description
A+ Practical Applications online training course will teach you the fundamentals of computer technology and the issues revolving around the PC world. We will explore basic computer terminology, the function of some of the more common components inside an average computer as well as common problem and how to troubleshoot them. To enhance your learning experience, exams and demos are included in this course.
In This Course You Will Learn:
As a result of taking this A+ online course, you will be able to:
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Evaluate a customer's needs
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Select the proper hardware
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Assemble the proper hardware
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Maintain hardware and operating systems
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Perform upgrades
Prerequisites
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The A+ Essentials online training course
Outline
Module 00: Course Introduction
Module 01: The 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: PC Technician Professional Best Practices
• Tools of the Trade
• Electrical Safety
• Environmental Safety and Materials Handling
• Perform Preventative Maintenance
• Diagnostic Troubleshooting
• Professional and Communication
Module 03: Installing Power Supplies
• Safe Working Environment
• PC Power Supply
• Power Conditioning
• Faulty Power
Module 04: Choosing Power Supplies
• Types of Power Supplies
• Troubleshooting
Module 05: Installing the CPU
• Choosing the proper CPU
• Installing the CPU
• CPU versus motherboard
Module 06: Installing the Motherboard
• Evaluating customer requirements for motherboards
• Selecting a motherboard
• Choosing the proper form factor
Module 07: Configuring BIOS
• Evaluating the proper setting to configure
• Steps to configuring BIOS
Module 08: Installing Expansion Cards
• How to install an expansion card
• Choosing which expansion card goes in a particular bus
Module 09: Professional Interaction and Communication
• Be professional when interacting with users
• Achieve customer satisfaction
• Track problems and their resolutions
Module 10: Supporting Portable Devices
• Laptop and portable computing device components
• Install and configure laptops and portable computing devices
• Maintain and troubleshoot laptops and portable computing devices
Module 11: PC Security Concepts
• Security fundamentals
• Security protection measures
• Data and physical security
• Wireless security
• Social engineering
Module 12: Course Summary
Certification
A+ Practical Applications Part 1 is part of a two-course online training series that helps you prepare for CompTIA's A+ Essentials exam 220-702.
The latest version of CompTIA A+ is CompTIA A+ 2009 Edition. When you pass exam 220-702 you have completed one of the two required exams for certification. The other exam necessary is CompTIA A+ Essentials, exam code 220-701.