CompTIA A+ 2009: Essentials
Total Number of hours: 32 Hrs
Pre-requisite : Basic Computer
Program Description:This is the first of two module required towards earning CompTIA A+ 2009 certification. The students will learn fundamentals of computer technology, networking , and security as well as understanding of the basic functionality of the operating system and basic troubleshooting methodology along with communication skills and professionalism.
Certification: The test that this series prepares students to take is a part of earning the CompTIA A+ 2009 Essentials (220-701) certification.
CompTIA A+ 2009: Practical Application
Total Number of hours: 32 Hrs
Pre-requisite : Basic Computer
Program Description: This is the second of two module required towards earning CompTIA A+ 2009 certification. The students will learn to install, configure, upgrade, and maintain PC, the Windows OS and SOHO networks with more of a "hands-on" orientation focused on scenarios in which troubleshooting and tools must be applied to resolve problems.
Certification: The test that this series prepares students to take is a part of earning the CompTIA A+ 2009 Practical Application (220-702) certification.
Upon completion of this subject the student will be able to:
- Recognized and categorize storage devices and backup media.
- Explain motherboard components, types and features.
- Explain the purpose and characteristics of CPUs and their features.
- Explain cooling methods and devices.
- Compare and contrast memory types, characteristics and their purpose.
- Classify power supply types and characteristics.
- Install and configure peripherals and input devices.
- Summarize the function and types of adapter cards.
- Distinguish between the different display devices and their characteristics.
- Install and configure printers.
- Compare and contrast the different Windows operating systems and their features.
- Explain the process and steps to install and configure the Windows OS.
- Explain the basics of boot sequences, methods and startup utilities.
- Able to use integrate common preventative maintenance techniques.
- Explain and interpret common hardware and operating system symptoms and their causes.
- Explain and interpret common laptop issues and determine the appropriate basic troubleshooting method.
- Summarize the basics of networking fundamentals, including technologies, devices and protocols.
- Categorize network cables and connectors and their implementations.
- Compare and contrast the different network types.
- Explain the basic principles of security concepts and technologies.
- Able to use appropriate communication skills and professionalism in the workplace.
- Install, configure and maintain personal computer components.
- Detect problems, troubleshoot and repair/replace personal computer components.
- Install, configure, detect problems, troubleshoot and repair/replace laptop components.
- Detect and resolve common printer issues.
- Select the appropriate commands and options to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
- Differentiate between Windows operating system directory structures (Windows 2000, XP and Vista).
- Select and use appropriate system utilities/tools and evaluate the results.
- Install and configure a small office home office (SOHO) network.
- Troubleshoot client-side connectivity issues using appropriate tools.
- Prevent, troubleshoot and remove viruses and malware.
- Implement security and troubleshoot common issues.