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CompTIA A+ (220-1001)

Prepare for the CompTIA A+ 220-1001 exam. Master Hardware, Networking, and Mobile Devices because skills are the new suit and tie.

(220-1001) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-076-8
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About This Course

Enroll in our CompTIA A+ (Core 1: 220-1001) course to get hands-on with real IT skills from powering up PCs to setting up cloud-based networks.

In this course, you’ll explore everything from motherboards, memory, and processors to networking, mobile devices, and virtualization. Learn how to configure laptops, troubleshoot hardware, connect wireless networks, and even sync mobile devices.

With interactive labs and real-world simulations, you’ll be well-prepared to take the CompTIA A+ 1001 exam.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Hardware Configuration and Troubleshooting: Install, upgrade, and maintain PC components including motherboards, CPUs, memory, and power supplies.
  • Peripheral and Device Management: Set up, configure, and troubleshoot printers, input/output devices, and external peripherals.
  • Networking Fundamentals: Understand networking concepts such as IP addressing, protocols (TCP/IP), SOHO setups, and network hardware components.
  • Mobile Device Support: Master configuration and synchronization of smartphones, tablets, and laptops, including iOS and Android environments.
  • Virtualization and Cloud Computing Basics: Learn how to work with virtual machines, cloud storage services, and understand the principles of cloud-based networking.
  • Technical Troubleshooting Methodology: Apply structured troubleshooting processes to diagnose and resolve hardware, mobile, and networking issues.
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1

Introduction

  • What Is A+ Certification?
  • What Does This Course Cover?
  • The CompTIA A+ Exam Objectives
  • A+ Certification Exam Objectives: 220-1001
2

Motherboards, Processors, and Memory

  • Understanding Motherboards
  • Understanding Processors
  • Understanding Memory
  • Understanding Cooling Systems
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
3

Internal Expansion, Storage Devices, and Power Supplies

  • Installing and Configuring Expansion Cards
  • Understanding Storage Devices
  • Understanding Power Supplies
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
4

Peripherals and Connectors

  • Understanding Cables and Connectors
  • Understanding Uses of Peripheral Devices
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
5

Custom PC Configurations

  • Exploring Custom Configurations
  • Thin Clients
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
6

Installing and Configuring Printers

  • Understanding Print Technologies and Imaging Processes
  • Installing and Maintaining Printers
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
7

Networking Fundamentals

  • Understanding Networking Principles
  • Identifying Common Network Hardware
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
8

Introduction to TCP/IP

  • Understanding TCP/IP
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
9

Installing Wireless and SOHO Networks

  • Understanding Wireless Networking Technologies
  • Installing and Configuring SOHO Networks
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
10

Network Services, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing

  • Understanding Network Services
  • Understanding Virtualization and Cloud Computing
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
11

Understanding Laptops

  • Working with Laptops
  • Input Devices
  • Internal Expansion
  • Laptop Displays
  • External Peripherals
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
12

Understanding Mobile Devices

  • Understanding Mobile Devices
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
13

Mobile Device Connectivity and Synchronization

  • Understanding Network Connectivity and Email
  • Configuring Mobile Device Synchronization
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
14

Troubleshooting Methodology and Resolving Core Hardware Problems

  • Using the Troubleshooting Best Practice Methodology
  • Troubleshooting Core Hardware Issues
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
15

Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting Storage and Video Problems
  • Troubleshooting Common Mobile Device Issues
  • Troubleshooting Printer Problems
  • Troubleshooting Networking Problems
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
A

Appendix A: 3D Objects

1

Motherboards, Processors, and Memory

  • Installing a PCI Sound Card
  • Identifying a PCI-Bus Slot
  • Assembling Computer Components
  • Installing Motherboard Components
  • Providing Cooling and Ventilation to a Motherboard
  • Identifying a CPU Socket
  • Installing a processor
  • Enabling Hardware Virtualization
  • Accessing BIOS Setup in Windows 10
  • Viewing the Processor Information
  • Disabling a Device Driver
  • Enabling a Device Driver
  • Setting Up a Boot Device Priority
  • Verifying RAM Usage
  • Installing Memory Modules
2

Internal Expansion, Storage Devices, and Power Supplies

  • Installing a USB 3.0 PCI Express Card (2.0 x4)
  • Installing an Optical Drive and a PCI Sound Card
  • Installing Firewire Cards
  • Installing Expansion Cards on a Motherboard
  • Installing a NIC
  • 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
  • Installing SMPS and Connecting it to the Motherboard
  • Replacing the Power Supply
  • Replacing the Battery of a Smartphone and Inserting a Memory Card
3

Peripherals and Connectors

  • Supplying Power to a SATA Drive
  • Connecting a USB Printer to a Computer
  • Connecting the Hub with Different Devices Using USB Cables
  • Adding a Keyboard Layout
  • Configuring Mouse Settings
  • Connecting Speakers to a Computer
4

Installing and Configuring Printers

  • Inserting Ink Cartridges into a Printer
  • Installing a Printer
5

Networking Fundamentals

  • Configuring a Router
  • Configuring Port Security on an Access Port
  • Examining an Intrusion Detection Policy
  • Connecting Systems to the Internet Through a Firewall Router
  • Connecting a Router to the Laptop
  • Connecting the Cable Modem to Access Internet
6

Installing Wireless and SOHO Networks

  • Configuring SSH in a Router
7

Network Services, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing

  • Configuring VLANs
  • 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
  • Using OneDrive
  • Configuring OneDrive
  • Installing Ubuntu
  • Installing Windows 10
8

Understanding Laptops

  • Installing Laptop Components
9

Mobile Device Connectivity and Synchronization

  • Removing an Account from 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
10

Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

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

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The CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam with code 220-1001 was officially retired on October 20, 2022. This retirement followed CompTIA's standard practice of retiring exams approximately three years after their release, with a six-month grace period for candidates to complete the certification.

The CompTIA A+ certification comprises two separate exams:

  • 220-1001 (Core 1): Focuses on hardware, networking, mobile devices, and cloud computing.
  • 220-1002 (Core 2): Covers operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures.

Both exams are required to earn the CompTIA A+ certification. Candidates must pass both exams to achieve certification.

No, CompTIA A+ and Cisco's CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) are distinct certifications with different focuses:

  • CompTIA A+: A vendor-neutral certification that covers foundational IT skills, including hardware, software, networking, and troubleshooting. It's ideal for entry-level IT professionals.
  • CCNA: A Cisco-specific certification focusing on networking concepts, particularly related to Cisco devices and technologies. It delves deeper into networking protocols, routing, and switching.

While both certifications are valuable, they serve different purposes and career paths. CompTIA A+ is often pursued first to build foundational IT knowledge, followed by specialized certifications like the CCNA for those interested in networking roles.

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