CompTIA Computer Hardware Technician (A+ 220-1001)

(A-220-1001)/ISBN:978-1-64459-046-1

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Start your prep for the CompTIA A+ certification exam with the CompTIA Computer Hardware Technician (A+ 220-1001) course and lab. The lab provides a virtual environment for users to explore and learn. The CompTIA A+ study guide completely covers the 220-1001 exam objectives and helps you understand how to troubleshoot your network, working motherboards, and CPUs, computer power supplies, memory, computer expansion, network cables, and connectors, wireless networking, mobile devices.

Here's what you will get

To earn the CompTIA A+ Core Series certification, a candidate must clear the 220-1001 and 220-1002 exams. The CompTIA A+ 220-1001 exam covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization, and cloud computing, and network troubleshooting, while the 220-1002 exam covers installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures.

Lessons

17+ Lessons | 146+ Quizzes | 110+ Flashcards | 110+ Glossary of terms

TestPrep

90+ Pre Assessment Questions | 2+ Full Length Tests | 90+ Post Assessment Questions | 180+ Practice Test Questions

Hand on lab

63+ LiveLab | 60+ Video tutorials | 01:17+ Hours

Video Lessons

46+ Videos | 15:35+ Hours

Here's what you will learn

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Lessons 1: Troubleshooting

  • Module A: Troubleshooting theory

Lessons 2: Motherboards and CPUs

  • Module A: Motherboards
  • Module B: CPUs
  • Summary

Lessons 3: Computer power supplies

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

Lessons 4: Memory

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

Lessons 5: Computer expansion

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

Lessons 6: Physical storage

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

Lessons 7: Input-output devices

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

Lessons 8: Display Devices

  • Module A: Display technologies
  • Module B: Display management
  • Summary

Lessons 9: Network basics

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

Lessons 10: Network cables and connectors

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

Lessons 11: Network protocols

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

Lessons 12: Wireless networking

  • Module A: Wireless technology
  • Module B: Wi-Fi standards
  • Module C: SOHO router features
  • Summary

Lessons 13: Virtualization and cloud computing

  • Module A: Virtualization
  • Module B: Cloud computing
  • Summary

Lessons 14: Mobile devices

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

Lessons 15: Printers and multi-function print devices

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

Lessons 16: Custom computers

  • Module A: Custom computer considerations
  • Summary

Appendix A

Hands-on LAB Activities

Motherboards and CPUs

  • Installing a PCI Sound Card
  • Identifying a PCI-Bus Slot
  • Assembling Computer Components
  • Installing Motherboard 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

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

Network basics

  • Configuring VLANs
  • Configuring a Router
  • Configuring Port Security on an 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

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

Printers and multi-function print devices

  • Inserting Ink Cartridges into a Printer
  • Installing a Printer

Exam FAQs

CompTIA recommends 9 to 12 months hands-on experience in the lab or field.

USD 232

Multiple choice questions (single and multiple response), drag and drops, and performance-based questions

The exam contains 90 questions.

90 minutes

675

(on a scale of 100-900)

In the event that you fail your first attempt at passing the A+ examination, CompTIA's retake policies are:

  • If a candidate has passed an exam, he/she cannot take it again without prior consent from CompTIA.
  • Candidates must pay the exam price each time they attempt the exam. CompTIA does not offer free re-tests or discounts on retakes.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.

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