A+ Certification - Practical Application

Course details

In this course, students will install, upgrade, repair, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on basic personal computer hardware and operating systems. Windows 7 topics have been included in exam and course.

Lesson 1: Installing and Configuring System Components

• Install and Configure Adapter Cards
• Install and Configure Storage Devices
• Select and Install Power Supplies
• Select and Install Memory
• Select, Install, and Configure CPUs and Cooling System Units
• Install and Configure System Boards

Lesson 2: Troubleshooting System Components

• Troubleshoot Adapter Cards
• Troubleshoot Storage Devices
• Troubleshoot Power Supplies
• Troubleshoot Memory
• Troubleshoot CPUs and Cooling Systems
• Troubleshoot System Boards

Lesson 3: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows

• Operating System Utilities
• Troubleshoot Microsoft Windows
• Recover Microsoft Windows

Lesson 4: Network Technologies

• Network Communications
• Network Connectivity
• Internet Technologies

Lesson 5: Installing and Managing Network Connections

• Create Network Connections
• Install and Configure Web Browsers
• Maintain and Troubleshoot Network Connections

Lesson 6: Supporting Laptops and Portable Computing Devices

• Laptop and Portable Computing Device Components
• Install and Configure Laptops and Portable Computing Devices 
• Maintain and Troubleshoot
• Laptops and Portable Computing Devices

Lesson 7: Supporting Printers

• Maintain and Troubleshoot Printers

Lesson 8: Personal Computer Security Concepts

• Security Fundamentals
• Security Protection Measures 
• Data and Physical Security
• Install and Secure a Wireless Network

Lesson 9: Supporting Personal Computer Security

• Install and Configure Security Measures
• Maintain and Troubleshoot Security Measures