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    CompTIA A+ (2006 Objectives)
    The CompTIA A+ certification is one of the most widely recognized IT certifications in the world. If you want to get a career started in Information Technology, getting A+ certified will help push your resume to the top of the stack. VTC author Mark Long covers the core standards of the test as well as the latest objectives. To begin learning simply click the links.

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    Welcome/Intro

    Welcome/Intro
    Course Objectives
    Course Structure
    A+ Cert Basics
    A+ Testing Basics
    A+ Test Topics
    Taking The Exam

    Personal Computer Basics

    How PC's Work
    Binary Numbers
    ESD
    Tech's Toolkit
    External Connections Pt. 1
    External Connections Pt. 2
    External Connections Pt. 3
    Under The Hood
    Sample Test Questions

    Processors

    What a Processor is
    Clock Speed
    The Bus
    Processor History
    Processor Cache
    Sample Test Questions

    Memory

    RAM
    Types Of RAM
    RAM Characteristics
    Troubleshooting RAM
    Sample Test Questions

    BIOS & CMOS

    BIOS & CMOS
    Updating CMOS
    Device Drivers
    POST
    Boot Process
    BIOS/CMOS Troubleshooting
    Sample Test Questions

    Expansion Bus

    The Expansion Bus
    Expansion Bus Types
    System Resources
    Expansion Bus Installation
    Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
    Sample Test Questions

    Motherboards

    The Motherboard
    Form Factors
    Motherboard Installation Preparation
    Installing A Motherboard
    Troubleshooting Motherboards
    Sample Test Questions

    Power Supplies

    Getting Power
    Testing AC
    UPS
    Connectors
    Installing/Troubleshooting PSU
    Sample Test Questions

    Hard Drives & Other Media

    How Drives Work
    Hard Drive Types
    SCSI
    RAID
    Disk Partitions
    Hard Drive Formatting
    Partitioning & Formatting
    Hard Drive Fragmentation
    Hard Drive Maintenance
    Troublshooting A Hard Drive
    Sample Test Questions

    Microsoft Windows

    Operating System Basics
    Operating System Installation
    Upgrading An Operating System
    Windows OS Basics
    Windows Control Panel
    MMC
    Command Line Interface
    Troubleshooting OS Installations
    Maintaining Windows Pt. 1
    Maintaining Windows Pt. 2
    Sample Test Questions

    Video & Audio

    Video Basics
    Display Settings
    Troubleshooting Video
    Computer Audio
    Troubleshooting Audio
    Sample Test Questions

    Portable Computers

    Portable Computer Basics
    Portable Computer Terminology
    Portable Computer Expansion
    Portable Power
    Troubleshooting Portables
    Sample Test Questions

    Printers

    Printer Basics
    Laser Printing Process
    Printer Languages
    Printer Cables
    Installing Printers
    Sample Test Questions

    Networking

    Networking Basics
    Network Topologies
    Network Cabling
    Network Operating Systems
    TCP/IP Primer
    TCP/IP Tools Pt. 1
    TCP/IP Tools Pt. 2
    Wireless Networking Basics
    Wireless Networking Standards
    Networking Troubleshooting
    Sample Test Questions

    Security

    Security Basics
    Users Groups & Permissions
    Encryption
    Miscellaneous Security
    Sample Test Questions

    Computer Technician Basics

    Dealing With Customers
    Troubleshooting Methodology
    Sample Test Questions

    Conclusion

    Course Wrap-Up/Advice

    Credits

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