Comprehensive Computer Technician (CompTIA A+ 220-1001/1002)

Name: Comprehensive Computer Technician (CompTIA A+ 220-1001/1002)
Brand: uCertify
Rating: 4.1 (16 reviews)

ISBN : 9781644590423

Prepare for the CompTIA A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002 certification exams with the CompTIA A+ course and lab. The lab provides a virtual environment for users to explore and learn. Interactive chapters comprehensively cover the CompTIA A+ certification exam objectives and provide expertise to work with mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting, and more.

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The CompTIA A+ exam is a globally recognized industry standard for establishing an IT career. TheCompTIA A+ Core Series 220-1001 exam and 220-1002 exam cover expanded content on growing IT support role including expanded baseline security topics. The certification provides a different approach to define competency in operational procedures including basic disaster prevention, recovery, and scripting basics; and a greater dependency on networking and device connectivity.

Lessons

                            
Lessons

                                27+
                            
Quizzes

                                216+
                            
Flashcards

                                175+
                            
Glossary of terms

                                175+

TestPrep

                            
Pre Assessment Questions

                                90+
                            
Full Length Tests

                                6+
                            
Post Assessment Questions

                                90+

Lab

                            
Performance lab
Learn the real world skills using LiveLab.

                                135+
                            
Video tutorials
Get interactive learning videos with transcripts and voice-over.

                                129+
                            
Hours
Signify the duration of video tutorials in labs.

                                03:18+

Videos and How To

uCertify course includes videos to help understand concepts. It also includes How Tos that help learners with how to accomplish certain tasks.

Video Lessons

Exam related FAQs
What are the prerequisites for this exam?	There are no prerequisite CompTIA A+ certification. However, CompTIA recommends 9 to 12 months hands-on experience in the lab or field.
What is the exam registration fee?	USD 219 per exam
Where do I take the exam?	Pearson VUE
What is the format of the exam?	Multiple choice questions (single and multiple response), drag and drop, and performance-based questions
How many questions are asked in the exam?	The exam contains 90 questions.
What is the duration of the exam?	90 minutes
What is the passing score?	220- 1001: 675 220-1002: 700 (on a scale of 0-900)
What is the exam's retake policy?	In the event that you fail your first attempt at passing the A+ examination, CompTIA's retake policies are: CompTIA does not require a waiting period between the first and second attempt to pass such examination. However, if you need a third or subsequent attempt to pass the examination, you shall be required to wait for a period of at least 14 calendar days from the date of your last attempt before you can retake the exam. If a candidate has passed an exam, he/she cannot take it again without prior consent from CompTIA. A test result found to be in violation of the retake policy will not be processed, which will result in no credit awarded for the test taken. Repeat violators will be banned from participation in the CompTIA Certification Program. Candidates must pay the exam price each time they attempt the exam. CompTIA does not offer free re-tests or discounts on retakes.
What is the validity of the certification?	CompTIA A+ certification expires after three years from the date of issue, after which the certification holder will need to renew their certification via CompTIA's Continuing Education Program.
Where can I find more information about this exam?	To know more about the 220-1001-220-1002, click here.
Which certification covers this exam?	CompTIA A+ Certification
What are the career opportunities after passing this exam?	Support Specialist Field Service Technician Desktop Support Analyst Help Desk Tier 2 Support

Lesson 1: Troubleshooting

Module A: Troubleshooting theory
Module B: Safety
Module C: Professionalism
Summary

Lesson 2: Motherboards and CPUs

Module A: Motherboards
Module B: CPUs
Summary

Lesson 3: Computer power supplies

Module A: Power supply connectors
Module B: Power supply installation
Module C: Power supply troubleshooting
Summary

Lesson 4: Memory

Module A: Read-only memory
Module B: Random access memory
Summary

Lesson 5: Computer expansion

Module A: Expansion interfaces
Module B: Expansion card installation
Module C: Connectors and cables
Summary

Lesson 6: Physical storage

Module A: Disk drives
Module B: RAID storage
Module C: Optical drives
Module D: Other storage methods
Summary

Lesson 7: Input-output devices

Module A: Input devices
Module B: Output devices
Module C: Dual input-output devices
Summary

Lesson 8: Display Devices

Module A: Display technologies
Module B: Display management
Summary

Lesson 9: Operating systems

Module A: Windows versions and features
Module B: Non-Windows operating systems
Module C: Operating system installation and upgrades
Module D: Applications and scripting
Summary

Lesson 10: Windows management

Module A: Operating system features and tools
Module B: Control Panel utilities
Module C: Command-line tools
Module D: Troubleshooting
Summary

Lesson 11: Network basics

Module A: Classifying networks
Module B: Network devices
Module C: Internet connections
Summary

Lesson 12: Network cables and connectors

Module A: Twisted-pair connections
Module B: Coaxial connections
Module C: Optical media
Summary

Lesson 13: Network protocols

Module A: TCP/IP settings
Module B: Transport protocols
Module C: Application protocols
Summary

Lesson 14: Wireless networking

Module A: Wireless technology
Module B: Wi-Fi standards
Summary

Lesson 15: Windows networking

Module A: Network shares
Module B: Network connections
Module C: Connection troubleshooting
Summary

Lesson 16: Virtualization and cloud computing

Module A: Virtualization
Module B: Cloud computing
Summary

Lesson 17: Mobile devices

Module A: Mobile device types
Module B: Mobile device configuration
Module C: Mobile device troubleshooting
Summary

Lesson 18: Security principles

Module A: Threats and vulnerabilities
Module B: Security controls
Summary

Lesson 19: Security technologies

Module A: Operating system security
Module B: Security hardware and software
Summary

Lesson 20: Securing devices and data

Module A: Workstation security
Module B: Mobile device security
Module C: Security troubleshooting
Summary

Lesson 21: SOHO network configuration

Module A: SOHO router features
Module B: Network security
Summary

Lesson 22: Printers and multi-function print devices

Module A: Printer technologies
Module B: Printer installation and maintenance
Module C: Printer troubleshooting
Summary

Lesson 23: Custom computers

Module A: Custom computer considerations
Summary

Lesson 24: Operational procedures

Module A: IT operations
Module B: Environmental factors
Module C: Incident response
Module D: Backup and recovery
Summary

Lesson 25: Appendix A

Lesson 26: Appendix B

3D Objects

Lesson 27: Appendix: 3D Avatar based Simulation

220-1001 3D Game
220-1002 3D Game

Hands on Activities (Labs)

Troubleshooting

Motherboards and CPUs

Installing Motherboard Components
Installing a PCI Sound Card
Identifying a PCI-Bus Slot
Assembling Computer Components
Installing an Optical Drive and a PCI Sound Card
Installing a USB 3.0 PCI Express Card (2.0 x4)
Providing Cooling and Ventilation to a Motherboard
Identifying a CPU Socket
Installing a processor

Computer power supplies

Replacing the Power Supply
Installing SMPS and Connecting it to the Motherboard
Replacing the Battery of a Smartphone and Inserting a Memory Card

Memory

Enabling a Device Driver
Disabling a Device Driver
Setting Up a Boot Device Priority
Enabling Hardware Virtualization
Accessing BIOS Setup in Windows 10
Viewing the Processor Information
Verifying RAM Usage
Installing Memory Modules

Computer expansion

Supplying Power to a SATA Drive
Installing Firewire Cards
Installing Expansion Cards on a Motherboard
Installing a NIC
Connecting a USB Printer to a Computer
Connecting the Hub with Different Devices Using USB Cables

Physical storage

Creating a Swap Partition
Connecting the Motherboard to the Internal Hard Drive
Inserting a CD on a Laptop
Copying Files to a Disc Using File Explorer
Inserting a Pen Drive into the USB Port
Removing a Pen Drive from a Computer

Input-output devices

Adding a Keyboard Layout
Configuring Mouse Settings
Connecting Speakers to a Computer

Display Devices

Configuring a Power Plan
Configuring Screen Resolution Setting
Changing the Resolution Setting

Operating systems

Enabling BranchCache
Encrypting File System (EFS)
Displaying Windows Versions
Adding an MMC snap-in
Displaying Windows PowerShell snap-ins
Creating a Restore Point
Using Cortana
Using Windows Event Viewer
Creating and Running a ps1 File
Executing the Basic Commands through a ps1 File
Working with Variables
Creating a Loop in PowerShell
Using Basic Linux Commands
Listing Files and Directories
Verifying the Working Directory
Listing Files of the Current Directory
Performing a Text Search
Managing NTFS Permissions
Converting a FAT32 Partition to NTFS
Disabling a Service

Windows management

Using MSConfig
Using Task Manager to Start an Application
Configuring Windows Defender Firewall
Converting a Basic Disk to a Dynamic Disk
Setting Automatic Windows Update
Viewing the Status of a Disk
Mounting a Drive to a Folder
Editing a Drive Letter
Configuring Computer Management Services
Observing the Control Panel options in different views
Uninstalling a Program
Using cmd Commands

Network basics

Configuring VLANs
Configuring a Router
Configuring Port Security on Access Port
Examining an Intrusion Detection Policy
Configuring SSH in a Router
Connecting Systems to the Internet Through a Firewall Router
Connecting a Router to the Laptop

Network cables and connectors

Connecting the Cable Modem to Access Internet

Network protocols

Configuring an IPv4 address
Configuring an IPv6 address
Installing a DHCP Server
Assigning Different Classes of IP Address
Connecting a Workstation to the LAN and Configuring IPv4 Properties
Scanning using Wireshark

Wireless networking

Windows networking

Joining Workgroups or Domains
Changing Network Locations
Managing Offline Files
Sharing a Printer
Sharing Folders
Using the net Command
Creating a Dial-up Connection
Connecting to a Server using Remote Desktop Connection
Creating a Remote Access VPN Connection
Configuring a Proxy Server
Using the nbtstat command
Using the netstat Command
Using the nslookup Command
Using the ping Command
Tracing Route Using Tracert

Virtualization and cloud computing

Installing Ubuntu
Installing Windows 10
Using OneDrive
Configuring OneDrive

Mobile devices

Removing an Account in Android
Configuring an Email in Android
Viewing the iOS Version of an iPhone
Setting Up a VPN in Android
Turning on Airplane Mode of an iPhone
Installing Laptop Components

Security principles

Reviewing the Top 10 OWASP Attacks
Conducting a Dos Attack using Smurf Attack
Performing a MITM Attack
Conducting IP Spoofing
Identifying Current Virus Threats
Using a Symmetric Encryption Algorithm
Using an Asymmetric Encryption Algorithm

Security technologies

Configuring an Audit Group Policy
Configuring an Account Password Policy
Stopping Permissions Inheritance
Propagating Permissions
Removing a Credential

Securing devices and data

Configuring Screensavers
Securing User Accounts
Creating a New User
Using BitLocker
Disabling AutoPlay
Locking an iPhone with a Password
Using Windows Security

SOHO network configuration

Performing Network Address Translation (NAT)

Printers and multi-function print devices

Inserting Ink Cartridges into a Printer
Installing a Printer

Custom computers

Operational procedures

Setting Up a Surge Protected Computer System
Using a UPS to Power the Computer Components and Ensure the Network Connectivity
Backing up Files
Restoring Files

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix: 3D Avatar based Simulation

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