CompTIA A+ Core 1( 220-1101 )

Learning Plan
COURSE RESOURCES
GETTING STARTED
WHAT TO DO:
WHAT TO DO:
* Complete Induction Module * Review Exam Objectives
* Complete Getting Started Questionnaire * Review Online eBooks 24/7
* Review Recommended eBooks and
* Review Announcement/Discussion
Forums
1 Accessing your Wiley Learning Platform
* Review eTutor Call Back Request * Review access to Practice Labs in
Additional Learning Resources

APPROX DURATION: ½ DAY APPROX DURATION: 1 DAY

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WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Review Topic Objectives * Differentiate between cable types, usage, and
* Review Recommended eBook chapters connectors
including chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning * Learn how to work with RAM
Platform * Review storage solutions and devices used in
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test IT systems

3 APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * Understand Motherboard installation, and
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and supported CPUs and expansion cards
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform * Investigate appropriate power supply
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test components

4 APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * Consider solutions for deployment and
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and configuration of multifunction devices/printers
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform * Review installation, maintenance, and support
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test of printers and consumables
* Review Guide eBook Hardware chapter
and chapter quiz on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete end of Domain Quiz
* Review and Complete MeasureUp Tests in
Practice Mode for Domain: Hardware

5 APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * Introduction to ports and protocols including
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and TCP and UDP protocols and their purpose in IT
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform Systems
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test * Revision of common devices used in a
Networked environment

6 APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * Review common network configurations
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and * Compare network types and Internet
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform connectivity
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test * Learn how to install and configure a
* Review Guide eBook Networking chapter wired/wireless SOHO network, its protocols and
and chapter quiz on Wiley Learning Platform services used by hosts, with appropriate tooling
* Complete end of Domain Quiz
* Complete MeasureUp in Practice Mode for
Domain: Networking

7 APPROX DURATION: 2 WEEKS

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * Review hardware requirements and installation
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and of Laptop devices
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform * Learn about display components of
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test Mobile devices

8 APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * Consider connectivity of peripherals to ports on
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and a Mobile device
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform * Consider connectivity and application support
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test on a Mobile device
* Review Guide eBook Mobile Devices chapter
and chapter quiz on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete end of Domain Quiz
* Complete MeasureUp in Practice Mode for
Domain: Mobile Devices APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK

9
WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Review Topic Objectives * Summarize cloud-computing concepts
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and * Learn of Client- Side virtualization
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform considerations
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Review Guide eBook Virtualization and
CloudComputing and chapter quiz on Wiley
Learning Platform
* Complete end of Domain Quiz
* Complete MeasureUp in Practice Mode for

10 Domain: Virtualization and Cloud Computing APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * Discover troubleshooting methodology and
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and best practices
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform * Learn how to approach troubleshooting for
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test various components and devices found within IT
systems

APPROX DURATION: 2 WEEKS

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WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Review Topic Objectives * Troubleshoot and resolve printer issues
* Review Recommended eBook chapters
* Review chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning
Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test

12 APPROX DURATION: 0.5 WEEK

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * Troubleshoot problems with wired and
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and wireless networks
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Review Guide eBook Hardware and Network
Troubleshooting and chapter quiz on Wiley
Learning Platform
* Complete end of Domain Quiz
* Complete MeasureUp in Practice Mode for

13 Domain: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK

TEST PREPARATION EXAM BOOKING

WHAT TO DO: 15 WHAT TO DO:
* Upload MeasureUp Results BEFORE THE EXAM
* Complete Mock Timed Assessment quiz * Complete the Course Questionnaire for
* Review Extra Quizzes
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* Review Extra Mock Assessment * Complete the Exam Booking form &
* Review Wiley/Sybex Complete review Exam checklist
Practice Exams eBook for further exam AFTER THE EXAM
revision * Upload the exam result

APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK

CompTIA A+ Core 2( 220-1102 )

Learning Plan
WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Review Topic Objectives Review Microsoft Windows Operating systems
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and editions including:
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform * Windows Installation, Settings, and purposes
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test * Control Panel Utilities
* Complete Practice Labs * Command Prompt
* Request MeasureUp registration key * Networking features

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APPROX DURATION: 3 WEEKS

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * Review the MAC operating system
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and * Review the Linux operating system
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Complete Practice Labs
* Review Guide eBook Hardware chapter
and chapter quiz on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete end of Domain Quiz
* Review and Complete MeasureUp Tests in

17 Practice Mode for Domain: Operating Systems APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * Explore various security measures and their
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and purposes
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform * Review wireless security protocols and
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test authentication methods
* Complete Practice Labs

18 APPROX DURATION: 1/2 WEEK

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * Discuss best practices dealing with Malware
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and detection
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform * Review social-engineering attacks, system
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test threats and determining vulnerabilities
* Complete Practice Labs

19 APPROX DURATION: 1/2 WEEK

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * Learn how to secure the Windows OS
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and * Configure OSes for best security posture
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Complete Practice Labs

20 APPROX DURATION: 1/2 WEEK

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * Ensure Mobile device security
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and * Understand best data destruction and device
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform disposal methods
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test * Apply best practice to SOHO network Security
* Complete Practice Labs * Review browser security methods
* Review Guide eBook Hardware chapter
and chapter quiz on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete end of Domain Quiz
* Review and Complete MeasureUp Tests in

21 Practice Mode for Domain: Security APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * Troubleshoot common Windows OS problems
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and * Troubleshoot common PC security issues
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Complete Practice Labs

22 APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * Use best practice procedures in the removal of
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and malware
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Complete Practice Labs

23 APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * Troubleshoot common application issues with
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and Mobile devices
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform * Troubleshoot common application issues with
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test relation to security on Mobile devices
* Complete Practice Labs
* Review Guide eBook Hardware chapter
and chapter quiz on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete end of Domain Quiz
* Review and Complete MeasureUp Tests in
Practice Mode for Domain: Software
24 Troubleshooting APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * Evaluate best practice with documentation
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and within IT support systems
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform * Understand the basic Change Management
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test process
* Complete Practice Labs * Understand workstation Back-Up and
recovery methodology

25 APPROX DURATION: 1/2 WEEK

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * Be aware of common safety procedures,
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and environmental impacts and local environmental
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform controls best practices
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Complete Practice Labs

26 APPROX DURATION: 1/2 WEEK

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * Become aware of prohibited content, privacy,
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and licencing and IT systems policies
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform * Learn the use of correct communication
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test techniques and professionalism within an IT
* Complete Practice Labs environment

27 APPROX DURATION: 1/2 WEEK

WHAT TO DO: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

* Review Topic Objectives * An introduction to the basics of scripting
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and * Discuss various remote access technologies
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Complete Practice Labs
* Review Guide eBook Hardware chapter
and chapter quiz on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete end of Domain Quiz
* Review and Complete MeasureUp Tests in
Practice Mode for Domain: Operational
28 Procedures APPROX DURATION: 1/2 WEEK

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TEST PREPARATION EXAM BOOKING
WHAT TO DO: WHAT TO DO:
* Upload MeasureUp Results BEFORE THE EXAM
* Complete Mock Timed Assessment quiz * Complete the Course Questionnaire for
* Review Extra Quizzes
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* Review Extra Mock Assessment * Complete the Exam Booking form &
* Review Wiley/Sybex Complete review Exam checklist
Practice Exams eBook for further exam AFTER THE EXAM
revision * Upload the exam result

APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK