Omp TIAA
Omp TIAA
CompTIA A+
Program Summary :
This course is intended for trainees wishing to qualify with CompTIA A+ Certification
for PC Support professionals. It is also suitable for trainees wanting to improve their
skills in PC support and administration. By completing this course, students will also be
assisted with entry into a career in ICT. This course will particularly benefit trainees
pursuing a career in supporting desktop personal computer users, in job roles such as
Support Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Desktop Engineer, Computer Administrator,
or PC Support Analyst. Study of the course can also help to prepare for other, similar
technical support qualifications and act as groundwork for more advanced training,
including CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Server+, CCNA, and MCSE / MCSA.
Due to the fast paced nature of this accelerated course delegates should already have at
least a high level understanding of the topics covered.
Duration in hours :
40 hours
Exams:
Two exams are necessary to be certified: CompTIA A+ Essentials, exam code 220-
701; and CompTIA A+ Practical Application, exam code 220-702.(online exam)
Certificate:
CompTIA accredited certificate.
Course Outline :
Types of Computer
Personal Computers
Desktop Computers
Portable Computers
Units, Signaling, and Circuits
Motherboards
Motherboard Layout
Bus Architecture
Motherboard Components
Expansion Bus and Adapter Cards
Motherboard Form Factors
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Cooling
Processors
Memory
Memory Types
Memory Characteristics
Storage Devices
Storage Devices
Hard Drives
Drive Controllers
Floppy Drives
Optical Disk Storage
Flash Memory
Tape Drives
Display Devices
Video Adapters
Audio Devices
Multimedia Input Devices
Managing Windows
Overview of OS Installations
Installing Windows from CD / DVD
Upgrading the OS
Options for Deploying Windows
Windows Boot Process
Network Concepts
What is a Network?
The OSI Model
Network Devices
Network Transport Protocols
The Internet
Network Cabling
Wireless Networks
Accessing the Internet
Printers
Module 4 - PC Support
Troubleshooting Techniques
Preventive Maintenance
Health and Safety
Static Electricity and ESD
Materials Handling
Disposal of Consumables and Computer Equipment
Physical Inspections
Patch Management
Data Backup
Security
Security Fundamentals
Access Control
Authentication
Accounting
Social Engineering
Malware
Data Security
Troubleshooting Windows
Windows Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Applications
Windows Printer Troubleshooting
Implementing a LAN
Configuring Network Properties
Implementing Wireless Networks
Configuring Client Options
Configuring Internet Connections
Voice-over-IP
Network Security
Troubleshooting Networks
Troubleshooting Networks
Testing TCP/IP
Maintaining PCs
Maintenance Toolkit
Preventive Maintenance
Storage Devices
Adding and Removing Peripheral Devices
Upgrading and Troubleshooting Notebooks