Comptia A+ Certification ONE

This course is available as a private company event only.  If you would like to attend a public course then please select course Comptia A+ Certification FastTrack Course Code : CPA3 . The CPA3 course consists of the A+ ONE & TWO Courses combined, this course is available on public schedule, please visit the course outline and select "see all Training Dates".

Course Description

A+ Certification ONE is the first of two courses, which together are designed to prepare candidates for the
following CompTIA exams:
220-601 - A+ Essentials
220-602 - A+ IT Technician
This course covers the following domains outlined in the A+ syllabus:
1.0 - Personal Computer Components
2.0 - Laptop and Portable Devices
4.0 - Printers and Scanners
7.0 - Safety and Environmental Issues
The second course, A+ Certification TWO, covers the remaining domains:
3.0 - Operating Systems
5.0 - Networks
6.0 - Security
8.0 - Communication and Professionalism
These two courses are designed to cover all the objectives of exams 220-601 and 220-602.

Course Pre-requisitesDelegates should be generally familiar with using PCs, including keyboard and mouse skills, but are not
required to have prior experience in computer maintenance.
Recommended Course Duration: 5 days (less for delegates with PC support experience).

List of Contents
Module 1 PC FundamentalsWhat is a PC?
Types of PC
PC Devices
Motherboard Devices
Input Devices
Output Devices
Secondary Storage Devices
Connectivity Devices
Power Supply Unit
Safety and Environmental Issues
PC Tools

Module 2 System Cases and PSUsSystem Cases
Case assembly
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
PSU Form Factors
PSU Troubleshooting
PSU Preventative Maintenance
Electricity Supply Problems
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Electrical Testing

Module 3 MotherboardsMotherboard Components
Chipsets
BIOS
Motherboard Form Factors
Case Studies
Practical Module 3 -Motherboards
BIOS Beep Code Reference Tables

Module 4 BusesIntroduction to Buses
System Buses
Data Buses
Peripheral Component Interconnect - PCI
PCI-X
PCIe
Accelerated Graphic Port - AGP
USB
IEEE 1394 - FireWire
Specialised Cards
Old Buses

Module 5 CPUsThe Role of the CPU
CPU Components
CPU Packaging
CPU Cooling
Early Intel CPUs
Intel 32-bit Pentiums
Intel 32-bit Pentium Variants
Intel 64-bit CPUs
AMD (Advanced Micro Devices)
AMD CPUs for Intel Sockets
AMD CPUs for AMD Sockets
CPU Sockets and Slots
CPU/Socket Reference Tables

Module 6 MemoryIntroduction to Memory
Optical, Magnetic and Solid State Memory
RAM
System RAM Memory Modules
System RAM Technologies
Memory Module Characteristics
Troubleshooting RAM
Installing RAM
ROM
ROM Technologies

Module 7 Data Storage DevicesIntroduction to Data Storage Devices
Removable Storage
Other Removable Storage
Fixed Storage
Installing an IDE Drive
External Hard Disk Drives
Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Disks (RAID)

Module 8 SCSIHost Adapters
Configuring SCSI Devices
Connecting SCSI Devices
SCSI Types
SE, LVD and HVD
SCSI Compatibility
SCSI in Use

Module 9 The DisplayIntroduction to Display Technologies
Video Cards
Cathode Ray Tubes - Operation
Liquid Crystal Displays
Video Resolution
Colour Depth
Video Memory
Projectors
Troubleshooting and Safety

Module 10 Input and Output DevicesKeyboard
Mouse
Stylus
Digitizer Tablets
Printers
Printer Connections
Impact Printers
Inkjet Printers
Laser Printers
Printer Firmware
Printer Drivers
Printer Memory and Storage
General Printer Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Printer Output
Other Printer Technologies
Printer Options and Finishing
Scanners
Combination Printers
Digital Cameras
Webcams

Module 11 Portable ComputingLaptops
Laptop Hard Drives
Laptop Optical Drives
Laptop Memory
Laptop Pointing Devices
Laptop Keyboards
LCD Displays
Interface Cards
Laptop Power
Power Management
Docking Stations
Port Replicators
Laptop Care

Module 12 TroubleshootingBasic Troubleshooting Theory
AC and DC Power
Electrical Components
Mains Power Supply
Power Supply Voltages