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Home > Courses Certifications > PC Technician > A+ Technician


A+ Technician

Duration: 10 days

 

Chapter 1:  Identifying PC Components

  • Identifying Components of Motherboards
  • Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Processors
  • Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Memory
  • Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Storage Devices
  • Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Power Supplies
  • Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Display Devices
  • Identifying Input Devices
  • Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Adapter Cards
  • Identifying Characteristics of Ports and Cables
  • Identifying Purposes and Characteristics of Cooling Systems

Chapter 2:  Effectively Working with PC Components

  • Installing, Configuring, and Optimizing PC Components
  • Identifying Tools and Diagnostics for PC Components
  • Performing Preventative Maintenance on PCs

Chapter 3:  Understanding Laptops and Portable Devices

  • Understanding Laptop Architecture
  • Managing Power and Removing Devices
  • Troubleshooting and Performing Preventative Maintenance of Laptops

Chapter 4:  Understanding Operating Systems

  • Understanding Operating Systems
  • Using Operating Systems

Chapter 5:  Understanding Basics of Installing, Configuring, Optimizing, and Upgrading Operating Systems

  • Installing Operating Systems
  • Upgrading the Operating Systems
  • Installing Device Drivers
  • Optimizing Windows 2000 and Windows XP

Chapter 6:  Identifying Operating System Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Procedures

  • Troubleshooting Steps
  • Understanding Boot Sequences
  • Identifying Windows File-Related Problems
  • Identifying Windows-Based Troubleshooting Utilities
  • Identifying Diagnostic Resources
  • Performing Preventative Maintenance on Operating Systems

Chapter 7:  Understanding the Basics of Printers and Scanners

  • Understanding Printer and Scanner Fundamentals
  • Installing, Configuring, and Upgrading Printers and Scanners
  • Troubleshooting Printers and Scanners

Chapter 8:  Networking Fundamentals

  • Understanding Networking Principles
  • Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Networks

Chapter 9:  Understanding Network Security Fundamentals

  • Understanding Security
  • Security Solutions
  • Identifying Security Problem Areas

Chapter 10:  Identifying Safety and Environmental Issues

  • Understanding Safety and Environmental Issues
  • Applying Proper Safety and Disposal Procedures

Chapter 11:  Understanding Professionalism and Communication

  • Using Good Communication Skills
  • Using Appropriate Behavior
  • Putting It All in Perspective

Chapter 12:  Working with PC Components

  • Removing, Installing, and Configuring Components
  • Using Tools and Diagnostic Procedures for PC Components
  • Performing Preventative Maintenance for PC Components

Chapter 13:  Working with Laptops and Portable Devices

  • Using Laptops and Portable Devices
  • Removing Devices and Video Sharing
  • Troubleshooting Laptops

Chapter 14:  Installing, Configuring, Optimizing, and Upgrading Operating Systems

  • Using Operating Systems
  • Optimizing Operating Systems
  • Troubleshooting Windows
  • Performing Preventative Maintenance

Chapter 15:  Installing, Configuring, Optimizing, and Upgrading Printers and Scanners

  • Understanding Printer and Scanner Processes
  • Installing, Configuring, Optimizing, and Upgrading Printers and Scanners
  • Using Printer and Scanner Troubleshooting Tools and Techniques
  • Performing Preventative Maintenance

Chapter 16:  Installing, Configuring, Optimizing, and Upgrading Network Systems

  • Understanding Networking
  • Working with Additional Network Components
  • Using Network Tools and Diagnostics
  • Performing Preventative Network Maintenance

Chapter 17:  Installing, Configuring, Upgrading, and Optimizing Security Systems

  • Understanding Security Baselines
  • Hardening a System
  • Auditing and Logging
  • Updating Your Operating System
  • Revisiting Social Engineering
  • Recognizing Common Attacks

 


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