CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Prep

• Overview
• Configure BIOS And UEFI Settings
• Motherboard Components
• Motherboard Components Part 2
• Motherboard Components Part 3
• RAM Types And Features
• RAM Types And Features Part 2
• PC Expansion Cards
• Install And Configure Storage Devices
• Install And Configure Storage Devices Part 2
• Install And Configure Storage Devices Part 3
• CPUs And Appropriate Cooling
• CPUs And Appropriate Cooling Part 2
• PC Connections And Characteristics
• PC Connections And Characteristics Part 2
• PC Connections And Characteristics Part 3
• Power Supplies
• Custom PCs
• Display Devices
• Common Peripheral Devices
• SOHO, MFDs And Printers
• Printer Technologies
• Printer Maintenance

• Network Cables And Connectors
• TCP/IP Characteristics
• TCP/IP Characteristics Part 2
• TCP/IP Characteristics Part 3
• TCP/IP Characteristics Part 4
• TCP/IP Characteristics Part 5
• Common Ports And Protocols
• WiFi Standards And Encryption
• Install SOHO Wireless/Wired Router
• Internet Connections And Network Types
• Internet Connections And Network Types Part 2
• Network Architecture Devices

• Laptop Hardware And Components
• Laptop Hardware And Components Part 2
• Laptop Hardware And Components Part 3
• Mobile Devices

• Common Mobo, RAM, CPU And Power Issues
• Motherboard, RAM, CPU And Power Issues Part 2
• Motherboard, RAM, CPU And Power Issues Part 3
• Troubleshooting Hard Drives And RAID Arrays
• Troubleshooting Hard Drives And RAID Arrays Part 2
• Troubleshooting Hard Drives And RAID Arrays Part 3
• Common Video, Projector And Display Issues
• Common Wired/Wireless Network Issues
• Common Wired/Wireless Network Issues Part 2
• Common Wired/Wireless Network Issues Part 3
• Common Mobile Device Issues
• Common Mobile Device Issues Part 2
• Troubleshooting Printers

• Overview
• Features Of Windows
• Features Of Windows Part 2
• Features Of Windows Part 3
• Features Of Windows Part 4
• Installing Windows
• Installing Windows Part 2
• Installing Windows Part 3
• Microsoft Command Prompt
• Microsoft Command Prompt Part 2
• Microsoft Command Prompt Part 3
• Windows Tools
• Windows Tools Part 2
• Windows Tools Part 3
• Windows Tools Part 4
• Windows Tools Part 5
• Control Panel Utilities
• Control Panel Utilities Part 2
• Windows Client Networking
• Windows Client Networking Part 2
• Windows Client Networking Part 3
• Windows Client Networking Part 4
• Preventive Maintenance Procedures
• Preventive Maintenance Procedures Part 2

• Mac OS And Linux Features
• Mac OS And Linux Features Part 2
• Mac OS And Linux Features Part 3
• Client-Side Virtualisation
• Basic Cloud Concepts
• Networked Hosts Services
• Mobile Operating System Features
• Mobile Device Connectivity, Email And Syncing
• Mobile Device Connectivity, Email, Syncing Part 2

• Threats And Vulnerabilities
• Common Prevention Methods
• Windows Security Settings
• Windows Security Settings Part 2
• Windows Security Settings Part 3
• Workstation Security
• Workstation Security Part 2
• Securing Mobile Devices
• Data Destruction And Disposal
• Securing SOHO Networks

• Troubleshoot PC Operating Systems
• Troubleshoot PC Operating Systems Part 2
• Troubleshoot PC Operating Systems Part 3
• Troubleshoot PC Security Issues
• Troubleshoot PC Security Issues Part 2
• Troubleshoot PC Security Issues Part 3
• Common Mobile OS Issues
• Common Mobile OS Issues Part 2
• Common Mobile OS Security Issues

• Safety Procedures
• Environmental Impact And Controls
• Privacy, Licences And Policy Concepts
• Communication And Professionalism
• CompTIA's Troubleshooting Theory
• CompTIA's Troubleshooting Theory Part 2

• Purpose and benefits
• Basic exam structure

Microprocessors

• Intel Core i3, i5, i7
• AMD Athlon, Phenom
• Clock circuits
• Cache memory
• 32 bit vs. 64 bit

Identifying motherboard components

• CPU and Chipset
• CMOS RAM
• Flash BIOS ROM, UEFI
• Memory slots: DIMM, SODIMM
• Integrated I/O connectors

The power supply and display

• Testing power supplies
• Power supply connectors SATA, Molex
• Display types: LCD, Plasma, OLED

Installing and expanding memory

• RAM device types: SDRAM, DDR/DDR2/DDR3
• Packaging formats: DIMM, SODIMM
• Error checking: parity, nonparity, ECC
• Dual-channel, Triple-channel

PC connection interfaces and custom PC configurations

• Serial interfaces
• Network interface cards
• USB 2.0, 3.0
• IEEE 1394/Firewire, Thunderbolt
• Graphic workstations, Virtualisation workstations

Data storage systems

• Hard drive types: SATA, eSATA
• Partitioning and formatting hard disks
• Creating RAID Arrays
• SSD and optical drives

Troubleshooting strategies for PCs

• Initial troubleshooting steps
• CMOS setup configuration
• Diagnostic tools
• Power-On Self Test (POST)

Configuring and troubleshooting laptops

• Laptop components
• Installing memory and hard drives
• Power management and expansion options
• Diagnosing common mobile device problems

Mobile device features

• Mobile operating systems
• iOS
• Android
• ARM CPU
• Mobile Hotspot and Tethering

Configuring and securing mobile devices

• Wireless
• E-mail configuration
• Passcode locks
• Remote wipes
• Locator applications

Installing and configuring printers and scanners

• Impact
• Inkjet
• Laser printer components and printing process

Troubleshooting printer and scanner problems

• Printer self test
• Windows printing process
• Printer drivers

Windows architecture

• Main system files: NTLDR, BCD, Bootmgr
• File systems: FAT, ExFAT, FAT32, NTFS
• Windows registry

Installing and upgrading Windows

• Comparing Windows OS features
• Installing service packs and device drivers

Managing, optimising and troubleshooting

• Windows command-line environment
• Troubleshooting Windows problems with Task Manager
• Troubleshooting Windows startup problems, BOOTREC
• Windows Refresh/Restore/Reset

Mac OS and Linux best practises

• Overview of Mac OS and Linux
• Mac OS and Linux tools
• Basic Linux commands

Client-side virtualisation

• Purpose of virtual machines
• Hypervisor
• Resource requirements

Cloud computing

• Cloud computing models and types
• Cloud computing features
• Server roles

Network cabling and protocols

• UTP (CAT5, 5e, CAT6, CAT7), STP, Fiber
• TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6

Wireless networking

• IEEE 802.11a, b, g, n, ac
• Wireless security: WEP, WPA, WPA2
• Installing and configuring a wireless access point

Internet connection technologies

• LAN/WAN, ISDN, DSL, Cable, Satellite, wireless
• Internet protocols and ports: HTTP, HTTPS, FTP

Troubleshooting network and Internet problems

• TCP/IP settings: Gateway, subnet mask, DNS
• PING, TRACERT, NETSTAT, IPCONFIG

Ensuring physical security

• Preventing unauthorised access
• Hardware authentication devices

Detecting and fighting malware

• Authentication technologies
• Windows User Account Control
• Best practises for malware detection and removal

Security best practises

• Encryption
• Data destruction and disposal methods
• User access control