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A+ Self-Paced Training
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Ascend Education’s A+ Training Course is designed to cover CompTIA’s exam objectives and prepare students to enter the workforce with essential computing skills. This guide is suitable for both classroom… More information about A+ Self-Paced Training
What's included
- Self-paced online course
Ascend Education’s A+ Training Course is designed to cover CompTIA’s exam objectives and prepare students to enter the workforce with essential computing skills. This guide is suitable for both classroom and self-study aspirants.
Students will benefit most from this course if they intend to take a CompTIA A+ 220-1101 & 220-1102 exams. Ascend Education is a CompTIA Authorized Partner and can provide students with a discount code for those certification exams.
This course includes six modules. Each module contains written instruction, video instruction, and virtual training labs or simulations. Labs and simulations are designed to give a “hands on” learning experience. Additionally, practice quizzes are integrated into each Module. Students should take each quiz to test what they have learned. After students have completed the course, they should spend time reviewing the material and practicing in the virtual lab environment in order to solidify what they have learned. After an appropriate review of course material, students should take a final exam (included with this course), and then consider sitting for the CompTIA A+ Certification exam.
Whether a student wishes to take the exam or not, they will attain an introduction to the core principles and skills of information technology. After an appropriate review of course material, students should take a final exam (included with this course) and then consider sitting for the CompTIA IT A+ Certification exams.
Course Outline
Module 1: Hardware
Module 1 Unit 1 - Troubleshooting
1.1.1 Troubleshooting Theory
1.1.2 Safety
Quiz 1.1: Troubleshooting
Module 1 Unit 2 - Motherboards and CPUs
1.2.1 Motherboards
Lab: Installing Motherboard Components
Lab: Providing Cooling and Ventilation to the Motherboard
1.2.2 CPUs
Lab: Identifying the CPU Socket
Lab: Installing a Processor
Quiz 1.2: Motherboards and CPUs
Module 1 Unit 3 - Computer Power Supplies
1.3.1 Power Supply Connectors
1.3.2 Power Supply Installation
Lab: Installing SMPS and Connecting it to the Motherboard
Lab: Replacing the Power Supply
1.3.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting
Quiz 1.3: Power Supplies
Module 1 Unit 4 - Memory
1.4.1 Read-Only Memory
1.4.2 Random Access Memory Lab: Installing Memory Modules
Quiz 1.4: Memory
Module 1 Unit 5 - Computer Expansion
1.5.1 Expansion Interfaces Lab: Identifying a PCI-Bus Slot
Lab: Installing an NIC
Lab: Installing Expansion Cards on a Motherboard
1.5.2 Expansion Card Installation
Lab: Installing a USB 3.0 PCI Express Card (2.0 x4)
Lab: Installing a PCI Sound Card
1.5.3 Connectors and Cables Quiz 1.5: Computer Expansion
Module 1 Unit 6 - Physical Storage
1.6.1 Disk Drives
Lab: Connecting the Motherboard to the Internal Hard Drive
Lab: Supplying Power to a SATA Drive
1.6.2 RAID Storage
1.6.3 Optical Drives
Lab: Installing an Optical Drive and a PCI Sound Card
1.6.4 Other Storage Methods
Quiz 1.6: Physical Storage
Module 1 Unit 7 - Input-Output Devices
1.7.1 Input Devices
1.7.2 Display Output Devices
1.7.3 Display Management
1.7.4 Other Input and Output Devices
Lab: Connecting Speakers to a Computer
Quiz 1.7: Input-Output Devices Quiz
Module 1 Unit 8 - Printers and Multifunction Print Devices
1.8.1 Printer Technologies
Lab: Connecting a USB Printer to a Computer
1.8.2 Printer Installation Maintenance
Lab: Installing a Printer
Lab: Inserting Ink Cartridges into a Printer
1.8.3 Printer Troubleshooting
Lab: Assembling Computer Components
Quiz 1.8: Printers and Multifunction Print Devices
Module 2: Networking
Module 2 Unit 1 - Network Basics
2.1.1 Classifying Networks
2.1.2 Network Devices
Lab: Connecting the Cable Modem to Access the Internet
Lab: Identifying Clients and Servers
Lab: Installing and Configuring a Temporary Server
2.1.3 Internet Connections
Lab: Connecting Devices in a Peer-to-Peer Architecture
Lab: Connecting a New Workstation to the Internet
Quiz 2.1: Network Basics
Module 2 Unit 2 - Network Cables and Connectors
2.2.1 Twisted-Pair Connections
2.2.2 Coaxial Connections
2.2.3 Optical Media
Quiz 2.2: Network Cables and Connectors
Module 2 Unit 3 - Network Protocols
2.3.1 TCP/IP Settings
Lab: Configuring a Router
2.3.2 Transport Protocols
2.3.3 Application Protocols
Quiz 2.3: Network Protocols
Module 2 Unit 4 - Wireless Networking
2.4.1 Wireless Technology
2.4.2 Wi-Fi Standards
2.4.3 SOHO Router Features
Lab: Connecting Devices in a Bus Topology
Lab: Securing a SOHO Network
Quiz 2.4: Wireless Networking
Module 3: Virtualization and Mobile Devices
Module 3 Unit 1 - Virtualization and Cloud Computing
3.1.1 Virtualization
3.1.2 Cloud Computing
Quiz 3.1: Virtualization and Cloud Computing Quiz
Module 3 Unit 2 - Mobile Devices
Lab: Setting Up a VPN on Android
Lab: Turning On the Airplane Mode of an iPhone
3.2.1 Mobile Device Types
Lab: Removing an Account in Android
Lab: Installing Laptop Components
3.2.2 Mobile Device Configuration
Lab: Viewing the iOS Version of an iPhone
3.2.3 Mobile Device Troubleshooting
Lab: Troubleshooting Mobile Device Security Settings
Quiz 3.2: Mobile Devices
Module 4: Operating Systems
Module 4 Unit 1 - Operating Systems
4.1.1 Windows Versions and Features
Lab: Identifying Different Windows Operating System Editions
4.1.2 Non-Windows Operating Systems
Lab: Identify Different Operating Systems and Functionality
Lab: Tools for Managing and Maintaining MAC Operating Systems
Lab: Tools for Managing and Maintaining Linux Operating Systems
4.1.3 Installation and Upgrades
Lab: Different Operating System Installation Methods
4.1.4 Applications and Scripting
Lab: Install and Configure Applications on a Windows Device
Lab: Basic Scripting Techniques
Quiz 4.1: Operating Systems
Module 4 Unit 2 - Operating System Management
4.2.1 Operating System Features and Tools
Lab: Managing a Windows Device Using the Graphical User Interface (GIU)
4.2.2 Control Panel and Settings
Lab: Configuring a Windows Device Using the Control Panel
Lab: Configuring and Managing a Windows Device Using
Settings
4.2.3 Command-Line Tools
Lab: Managing a Windows Device Using the Command Line Interface
4.2.4 Operating System Troubleshooting
Lab: Troubleshooting Windows Operating Systems
Quiz 4.2: Operating System Management
Module 4 Unit 3 - Windows Networking
4.3.1 Network Shares
4.3.2 Network Connections
Lab: Wireless Security Implementation
4.3.3 Connection Troubleshooting
Lab: Configuring Networking Settings on a Windows Device
Quiz 4.3: Windows Networking
Module 5: Security
Module 5 Unit 1 - Security Principles
5.1.1 Threats and Vulnerabilities
Lab: Malware and Social Engineering Prevention Methods
Lab: Malware Removal and Remediating Best Practices
5.1.2 Security Controls
Lab: Authentication and Authorization Methods
Lab: Remote Access Methods
Quiz 5.1: Security Principles
Module 5 Unit 2 - Security Technologies
5.2.1 Operating System Security
Lab: Password and Account Management on a Windows Device
Lab: Securing Web Browsers on a Windows Device
5.2.2 Security Hardware and Software
Quiz 5.2: Security Technologies
Lab: Implementing Physical Security Measures
Module 5 Unit 3 - Securing Devices and Data
5.3.1 Workstation Security
Lab: Security Implementation on a Windows Device
5.3.2 Mobile Device Security
Lab: Mobile Security Solutions
5.3.3 Network Security
Lab: Implementing Network Security Measures
5.3.4 Security Troubleshooting
Lab: Troubleshooting Personal Computer Security Settings
Quiz 5.3: Securing Devices and Data
Module 6
Module 6 Unit 1 - Operational Procedures
6.1.1 IT Operations
Lab: Documentation Best Practices
Lab: Implementing Basic Change Mgmt. Best Practices
6.1.2 Incident Response
Lab: Privacy, Licensing and Policy Concepts
6.1.3 Backup and Recovery
Lab: Backup and Recovery
Quiz 6.1 Operational Procedures Quiz
Module 6 Unit 2 - Safety and Professionalism
6.2.1 Safety
6.2.2 Environmental Factors
Lab: Safety and Environmental Procedures
6.2.3 Professionalism
Lab: Using Proper Communication Techniques and Professionalism
Quiz 6.2: Safety and Professionalism
Midterm & Final Exam
CompTIA A+ 220-1101/220-1102 PowerPoints
Course Summary
Videos: 65
Labs: 65
Text Lessons: 89
Quizzes: 22
Practice Exams: 2
Total Time: Approx. 90 hours
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