A+ IT Technician (Fast Track)

Course

In Cardiff

£ 1,495 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Cardiff (Wales)

  • Duration

    5 Days

This fast track accellerated course, is designed to prepare students for the following CompTIA exams:220-601 A+ Essentials and 220-602 A+ IT Technician.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Cardiff
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East Moors Road, CF24 5RR

Start date

On request

About this course

Before attending this course, students must have: Basic computer literacy

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Course programme


Overview
This fast track accellerated course, is designed to prepare students for the following CompTIA exams:220-601 A+ Essentials and 220-602 A+ IT Technician.


Examination information

220-601 A+ Essentials and 220-602 A+ IT Technician


Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:
Basic computer literacy
Course outline

Module 1: PC Fundamentals
What is a PC?
Types of PC
PC devices
Motherboard devices
Input Devices
Output Devices
Secondary Storage Devices
Connectivity Devices
Power Supply Unit
Safety and Environmental Issues
PC Tools
Practical Module 2 - The power supply

Operating System Fundamentals
Microsoft operating Systems
Non-Microsoft Operating Systems
Operating Systems - Storage Management
How a PC Boots Up
How Windows XP is Installed

Installing Windows XP
Hardware Requirements for Windows XP
Upgrading Vs. New Installation
Upgrading a Windows 2000 System
New Installation
Post-installation Tasks
Other Installation Methods
Windows XP Structure

System Cases and PSU's
System Cases
Case assembly
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
PSU Form Factors
PSU Troubleshooting
PSU Preventative Maintenance
Electricity Supply Problems
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Electrical Testing
Practical Module two - The Power Supply

Motherboards
Motherboard Components
Chipsets
BIOS
Motherboard Form Factors

Buses
Introduction to Buses
System Buses
Data Buses
Peripheral Component Interconnect - PCI
PCI-XPCIe
Accelerated Graphic Port - AGP
USB
IEEE1394 - FireWire
Specialised Cards
Old Buses

CPU's
The Role of the CPU
CPU Components
CPU Packaging
CPU Cooling
Early Intel CPU's
Intel 32-bit Pentiums
Intel 32-bit Pentium Variants
Intel 64-CPU's
AMD (Advanced Micro Devices)
AMD CPU's for Intel Sockets
AMD CPU's for AMD Sockets
CPU Sockets and Slots
CPU/Socket Reference Tables
Practical Module 5-Inudentifying your CPU
Practical Module 5-Replacing a CPU

Memory
Introduction to Memory
Optical, Magnetic and Solid State Memory
RAM
System RAM Memory Modules
System RAM Technologies
Memory Module Characteristics
Troubleshooting RAM
Installing RAM
ROM
ROM Technologies

Data Storage Devices
Introduction to Data Storage Devices
Removable Storage
Other Removable Storage
Fixed Storage
Installing a IDE Drive
External Hard Disc Drives
Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Discs (RAID)

SCSI
Introduction
Host Adapters
Configuring SCSI Devices
Connecting SCSI Devices
SCSI Types
SE,LVD and HVD
SCSI Compatibility
SCSI in Use

Managing Disks
Basic Storage
Dynamic Storage
Filing Systems
FAT and FAT32
How FAT Systems Work
NTFS
How NTFS Works
Creating a Partition
Creating a Two-Disk Spanned Volume
Fixing Disk Errors

Managing Data
Folder Basics
Managing Folders in Windows
Command Prompt Basics
Managing Folders from a Command Prompt
File Basics
Managing Files in Windows
Managing Files from a Command Prompt
Freeing-Up Disk Space
Backing Up
Scheduling Data Management Tasks

Managing Devices
Device Drivers
Driver Signatures
Installing Plug and Play Drivers
Installing non-Plug and Play Drivers
Device Manager
Local Printing
Network Printing
Displays

Input and Output Devices
Keyboard
Mouse
Stylus
Digitizer Tablets
Printers Printer Connections
Impact Printers
Inkjet Printers
Laser Printers
Printer Firmware
Printer Drivers
Printer Memory and Storage
General Printer Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Printer Output
Other Printer Technologies
Printer Options and Finishes
Scanners
Combination Printers
Digital Cameras
Webcams

System Performance
Event Viewer
Monitoring System Performance
Task Manager
Performance Console
Advanced System Properties
Optimizing Disk Performance

System Configuration
System Configuration Utility
The Registry
Using REGEDIT
Updating the System
System Restore

The Display
Introduction to Display Technologies
Video Cards
Cathode Ray Tubes- Operation
Liquid Crystal Displays
Video Resolution
Colour Depth
Video Memory
Projectors
Troubleshooting and Safety

Using Windows XP Advanced Features
Account Types
Advanced Control Panel Options
Run
Command Prompt
Shortcut Keys

Portable Computing
Laptops
Laptop Hard Drives
Laptop Optical Drives
Laptop Memory
Laptop Pointing Devices
Laptop Keyboards
LCD Displays
Interface Cards
Laptop Power
Power Management
Docking Stations
Port Replicators
Laptop Care

Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting Theory
AC and DC Power
Electrical Components
Mains Power Supply
Power Supply Voltages

Recovering Windows XP
Windows XP Boot Process
Troubleshooting the Boot Process
Windows XP Advanced Options Menu
Windows XP Recovery Console
Repairing an Installation
Automated System Recovery
Vendor Recovery

Support Tools
Remote Assistance
Remote Desktop
Microsoft Websites

Network Hardware
Nodes
LANs and WANs
Topologies
Data Transmission
LAN Standards
10Base2
100Base-T
1000Base-T
1000Base-X
WiFi- IEEE802.11
WAN Links

Networking Windows XP
Network Security Models
Workgroups (Peer - to - Peer)
Domains
Network Components
TCP/IP
IP Addresses
The Subnet Mask
The Default Gateway
Basic TCP/IP Configuration
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Public and Private IP Addresses
Domain Name System (DNS)
Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Protocol
Other TCP/IP Commands and Protocols
Accessing Wireless Networks

Security
General Security
Network Security
Internet Security
Malicious Code

Professionalism and Communication
Attitude
Confidentiality
Communication

A+ IT Technician (Fast Track)

£ 1,495 + VAT