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CompTIA A+ 2006 (220-601)

Total Items: 14

Total Time: 24 hour(s)

Description: This series validates the knowledge and skills of entry-level computer service technicians and confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.

Features

Flash and audio provide animated, interactive Lesson Introductions, Activities, and Simulations.
Simulations teach learners to perform specific tasks in applications through guided, multi-step exercises.
Activities allow learners to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment.
Full-page images allow learners to experience an application as if it were open on their computer.
Exercises allow learners to practice in the actual application being studied.
A Course Topics list contains active hyperlinks, permitting quick access to specific topics.
Find-A-Word allows learners to look up an unfamiliar term in the Glossary, on the Web, or in a dictionary. In addition, it lets them find other occurrences of the term in the same course.
Search text enables learners to rapidly search all text within a course to easily retrieve information required.
Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank.
A skill assessment generates a customized learning path based on the results of a pre-test.
A glossary provides a reference for definitions of unfamiliar terms.
Bookmarking tracks the learner's progress in a course.

Includes:

Time: 4 hour(s)

CompTIA A+ 2006 (220-601): Computer Components

Course Code: aess01

Description: This course provides information on computer components such as ports and cables, cooling systems, input and storage devices, and motherboard form factors. It also covers troubleshooting and preventive maintenance for computer components.

Objectives:

Identify the power supply, motherboard, CMOS, CPU, IDE, SATA, card and slot type, display devices, ports, cable and connector types, and input and storage devices
Install and configure hard disk drives, the CPU, storage devices, display devices, input devices, and multimedia devices
Discuss troubleshooting and preventive maintenance procedures

Topics:

The central processing unit
Slot types and display devices
Input devices, ports, cables, and cooling systems
Storage devices
Installing and configuring computer components
Troubleshooting computer components
Performing preventive maintenance

Time: 2 hour(s)

CompTIA A+ 2006 (220-601): Operating Systems

Course Code: aess02

Description: This course provides information on installing and upgrading operating systems. It also covers hardware compatibility, backing up data, and configuring Windows XP driver-signing options.

Objectives:

Use Microsoft's online Hardware Compatibility List
Recognize common Windows operating system components and configuration tools
Create a directory
Install, configure, and optimize operating systems
Perform an operating system upgrade
Backup and restore data
Configure driver-signing options in Windows XP

Time: 2 hour(s)

CompTIA A+ 2006 (220-601): Diagnosing Problems

Course Code: aess03

Description: This course provides techniques and procedures for diagnosing problems with computers.

Objectives:

Identify the major recovery options
Enable TCP/IP
Install Remote Desktop
Describe common diagnostic procedures
Perform preventive maintenance for operating systems

Topics:

Recovery and restoration
TCP/IP and Remote Desktop
Diagnostic procedures
Preventive maintenance

Time: 2 hour(s)

CompTIA A+ 2006 (220-601): Laptops and Portable Devices

Course Code: aess04

Description: This course demonstrates concepts and procedures related to the effective use and maintenance of laptops and portable devices.

Objectives:

Identify the fundamental principles of using laptops and portable devices
Distinguish between hot-swappable and cold-swappable devices
Use tools, diagnostic procedures, and troubleshooting techniques for laptops and portable devices
Perform preventive maintenance on laptops and portable devices

Topics:

Working with laptops and portable devices
Configuring laptop power options
Using laptop peripherals
Troubleshooting laptops
Preventive maintenance for laptops

Time: 2 hour(s)

CompTIA A+ 2006 (220-601): Printers and Scanners

Course Code: aess05

Description: This course demonstrates concepts and procedures related to the installing, configuring, and troubleshooting printers and scanners.

Objectives:

Differentiate between impact and non-impact printers
Describe the various types of printers and their functions
Install, configure, and optimize printers and scanners
Identify common errors and troubleshooting techniques for printers and scanners

Topics:

Working with printers and scanners
Installing printers and scanners
Troubleshooting printers and scanners

Time: 2 hour(s)

CompTIA A+ 2006 (220-601): Networks

Course Code: aess06

Description: This course identifies basic networking concepts. It discusses networking models, network technologies, and different network architectures. Troubleshooting network problems is also covered.

Objectives:

Identify the fundamental principles of networks
Define various network technologies
Install and configure networks
Identify tools, diagnostic procedures, and techniques for troubleshooting networks

Topics:

Network protocols and hardware
Network technologies
Installing and configuring networks
Troubleshooting networks

Time: 2 hour(s)

CompTIA A+ 2006 (220-601): Security

Course Code: aess07

Description: This course explains various procedures and techniques to configure and troubleshoot security settings to maximize the protection of confidential company information.

Objectives:

Discuss the security options for a computer network
Describe the methods used to secure company data
Install and configure security settings
Add a user account and password to a computer
Recall troubleshooting techniques for security
Demonstrate preventative maintenance techniques for computer security

Topics:

Hardware, software, and wireless security
Data and physical security
Installing and configuring security
Troubleshooting security
Maintaining security

Time: 2 hour(s)

CompTIA A+ 2006 (220-601): Safety, Environment, and Customer Issues

Course Code: aess08

Description: This course describes the potential safety hazards involved in computer repair. It also explains how to provide good customer service.

Objectives:

Identify potential safety and environmental hazards
Implement proper safety procedures
Identify proper disposal procedures
Use good communication skills with customers and colleagues
Use professional behavior on the job

Topics:

Safety in the workplace
Hazards and safety precautions
Proper disposal procedures
Communication skills
Professional behavior

Time: 1 hour(s)

CompTIA A+ 2006 (220-601): Practice Exam 1

Course Code: aess51

Description: This course presents questions that will help you prepare for the CompTIA A+ Essentials 220-601 exam. The feedback for each question provides in-depth background on the topic, including why each incorrect option was wrong and what to look for in correct answers.

Time: 1 hour(s)

CompTIA A+ 2006 (220-601): Practice Exam 2

Course Code: aess52

Time: 1 hour(s)

CompTIA A+ 2006 (220-601): Practice Exam 3

Course Code: aess53

Time: 1 hour(s)

CompTIA A+ 2006 (220-601): Practice Exam 4

Course Code: aess54

Time: 1 hour(s)

CompTIA A+ 2006 (220-601): Practice Exam 5

Course Code: aess55

Time: 1 hour(s)

CompTIA A+ 2006 (220-601): Practice Exam 6

Course Code: aess56