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QuickCert offers you the most effective way to earn your CompTIA A+ certification. QuickCert's CompTIA A+ Essentials & Practical Application teaches students the competence in areas such as installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security, troubleshooting, customer service and communication skills to work with clients. After completing this course, students will know hardware, laptops, motherboards, processors, memory, CPU, troubleshooting theory, preventative maintenance techniques, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, cables, connectors, network types, SOHO network, security concepts, security technologies, viruses, malware, communication and professionalism.

CompTIA A+ Essentials measures the necessary competencies of an entry-level IT professional with a recommended 500 hours of hands-on experience in the lab or field. It tests for the fundamentals of computer technology, networking and security, as well as the communication skills and professionalism now required of all entry-level IT professionals.

CompTIA A+ Practical Application is an extension of the knowledge and skills identified in CompTIA A+ Essentials, with more of a "hands-on" orientation focused on scenarios in which troubleshooting and tools must be applied to resolve problems.

As a CompTIA Partner, QuickCert's course curriculum is either CAQC (CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum) or in the process of becoming CAQC, ensuring you receive the training and knowledge needed to succeed. QuickCert is so certain this course meets and exceeds the exam objectives, we guarantee you will pass your exam!

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Your QuickCert CompTIA A+ Essentials & Practical Application Complete Training Package Includes:

Exam	Course Name	Media	Labs	Printable e-Books
220-701	A+: Essentials	DVDs or online
220-702	A+ : Practical Application

 

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CompTIA A+ Essentials and A+ Practical Application Course Curriculum

To become A+ Certified, pass the A+ Essentials exam & the A+ Practical Application exam.

Course Overview
Domains 1 & 2
Domains 3 & 4
Domains 5 & 6
Summary

Domain 1 - Hardware
Storage - Devices and Backup Media
Storage - Hard Drive Internals
Storage - EIDE Master / Slave
Storage - Serial ATA (SATA)
Storage - Hard Drive to USB Adapter
Storage - SCSI
Storage - Thumb Drives
Storage - Working Inside the Chassis
Motherboards - Components, Types & Features
Motherboards - Chipsets and Firmware
Motherboards - BIOS Configuration
Motherboards - Input Devices
Motherboards - Expansion Slots and Cards
Power Supply Types & Characteristics
CPU Characteristics & Cooling Methods
Memory Types, Characteristics & Purpose
Display Devices & Characteristics
Laptops - Components & Features
Laptops - Wireless Networking
Laptops - Power Management
Laptops - LCD Display
Laptops - Inputs and Function Keys
Laptops - Disassembly
Laptops - Reassembly
Printer Installation & Configuration
Tools, Troubleshooting & Cleaning
Summary
Basic Input/Output System Setup
Disassembly, Reassembly and Upgrading
Identifying Cables and Connectors
Parts of a Laptop
IDE/ATA Interface
Microprocessors
Laser Printing
Review Quiz

Domain 2 - Troubleshooting, Repair & Maintenance
Troubleshooting Theory & PM Techniques
Summary
Monitor Adjustments
Command Line Functions and Utilities
Maintenance Software and Procedures
Memory Troubleshooting

2.0 - Exam Overview
Operating Systems Overview

2.1 - Troubleshoot and Resolve Problems
MSCONFIG and DIR
CHKDSK
Edit, Copy, and Xcopy
Format, IPCONFIG, Ping, MD, CD and RD
NET Command-line Utility
TRACERT and NSlookup
SFC
2.1 Review

2.2 - Windows OS Directory Structures
User File Locations
2.2 Review

2.3 - Use System Utilities
Disk Management Tools
Disk Manager
System Monitor
Administrative Tools
Device Manager
Task Manager
System Information
System Restore
Remote Desktop Protocols
Task Scheduler
Regional and Language Settings
2.3 Review

2.4 - Evaluate and Resolve Common Issues
Windows Specific Printing Problems
Auto Restart Errors
System Lockup
Device Manager
Application Installation Failure
Service Fails to Start
Error Messages and Conditions
2.4 Review
Review Quiz

Domain 3 - Operating System & Software
Windows Operating Systems & Features
Windows XP Professional (WinXP Pro)
Windows 7
Windows Explorer
My Computer & My Network Places
Remove USB Drives
Control Panel
Admin Tools, Performance Monitor & Event Viewer
Computer Management
Device Manager
Auto Updates, Date/Time, Themes & Wallpaper
Settings & Folder Options
Network Connection
Phone, Modem & Power Options
Printers & Faxes
Tools
User Account
Accessories Menu
System Tools & Properties
Remote Assistance
Command Prompt
Operating System Comparison
Task Manager, Search Capability & System Configuration Utilities
Windows Installation
System Registry, Registry Tools & Recovery Options
Add and Configure Hardware
Start Up Options for Alternative Boot & Safe Mode
System Backup
Major System Files
System Restore
Boot Sequence Error, Recovery Methods & Console
Power Options
Windows Vista Ultimate (WinVista)
Add a Printer
Vista Installation
Welcome Screen/Out Of Box Experience
Side Bar/ Left Side of Start Menu, All Programs & Maint
System Tools & Task Scheduler
Right Side of Start Menu
Control Panel
Performance Maintenance & System Maintenance
Security & Network
Hardware & Sound
Programs, Mobile PC & Users
Appearance
Media Center
Windows 2000 Professional (Win2k)
Module Summary - Operating Systems and Software

3.1 - Essentials Overview
Domain 3 Overview
Compare Windows Operating Systems

3.2 - User Interfaces
Action Center
Firewall
System
Control Panel: System and Security Tools
Administrative Tools
Network and Sharing Center
Hardware and Sound
Programs
User Accounts
Appearance and Personalization
Clock, Language and Region
Command Prompt Utilities
Run Line Utilities
My Network Places
Microsoft Management Console
Task Manager: Snapshot
3.2 Review

3.3 - Install and Configure Windows
Hardware Compatibility and Minimum Requirements
Installation Methods and Options
Directory Structures
File Creation, Extensions, Attributes and Permissions
Device Manager
User State Migration Tool
Virtual Memory
Configuring Power Management
Safely Removing Peripherals
3.4 - Boot Sequence, Device Priority and Boot Options
3.4 Review
Review Quiz

Domain 4 - Networking
Basics of Networking Fundamentals
Cables and Connectors
Network Types
Small Office Home Office (SOHO) Network
Summary
Internet Connection Speed
Network Protocols

4.1 - Networking Fundamentals
Addressing
4.1 Review
Essentials Exam Review

4.2 - Network Security
Local Users and Groups and User Access Control
NTFS Permissions
Permission Inheritance
Permissions: Copy or Move a File
Attributes of NTFS Files and Folders
Shared Files and Folders
System Files and Folders
User Authentication
4.2 Review
A+ Addendum Review
Review Quiz

Domain 5 - Security
Security Concepts & Technologies
Prevention & Removal of Viruses/Malware
Summary
Understanding Windows Firewall
NTFS Permissions
Review Quiz

Domain 6 - Operational Procedure
Communication & Professionalism
Summary
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
CompTIA A+ Acronyms
Review Quiz

Course Summary

 

CompTIA A+ Essentials

To become A+ Certified, pass the A+ 220-701 Essentials & 220-702 Practical Application exams.

Domain	A+ Essentials (220-701)
1.0 Hardware	27%
2.0 Troubleshooting, Repair & Maintenance	20%
3.0 Operating System & Software	20%
4.0 Networking	15%
5.0 Security	8%
6.0 Operational Procedure	10%

 

CompTIA A+ Practical Application

Domain	A+ Practical Application (220-702)
1.0 Hardware	38%
2.0 Operating System	34%
3.0 Networking	15%
4.0 Security	13%

 

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