A+ Software

A540 : 5 Day Instructor-Led Workshop

Learn the core operating system knowledge for the A+ exam.

This is a five-day course that prepares A+ certification candidates for the CompTIA A+ operating system exam. Students will learn installation procedures, dealing with legacy systems, creating and using emergency boot diskettes and managing printers and other devices. Other topics include networking, communication protocols, Internet access and troubleshooting.

Prerequisites:
No prior technical computer experience is necessary.

Course Outline:

Lesson 1: Operating System Fundamentals

  • Personal Computer Operating Systems
  • Windows User Interface Components
  • Windows File System Management
  • Windows System Management Tools

Lesson 2: Installing and Configuring Operating Systems

  • Install Microsoft Windows
  • Upgrade Windows
  • Add Devices to Windows
  • Optimize Windows

Lesson 3: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Windows

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

Lesson 4: Network Technologies

  • Network Concepts
  • 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
  • Windows System Management Tools

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 and Scanners

  • Printer and Scanner Technologies
  • Printer and Scanner Components
  • Printer and Scanner Processes
  • Install and Configure Printers and Scanners
  • Maintain and Troubleshoot Printers and Scanners

Lesson 8: Personal Computer Security Concepts

  • Security Fundamentals
  • Security Protection Measures
  • Data and Physical Security
  • Wireless Security
  • Social Engineering

Lesson 9: Supporting Personal Computer Security

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