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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 suit able 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 Show more