A+ 2007: Depot Technician (Exam 220-604)

A+ 2007: Depot Technician (Exam 220-604)
A+ Certification is the computer industry recognized credential that certifies the competency of PC Service Specialists. It is sponsored by CompTIA - the Computing Technology Industry Association, and tests are administered by Sylvan Prometric. This certification program is backed by over 50 Major computer hardware and software manufacturers, vendors, distributors, resellers, and publications. Certification provides a wealth of benefits to any person seeking a job in the computer industry! Your successful computer career can start with this one course, or it can serve as proof of your computer hardware and operating system knowledge as a professional already in your field."A+ training and certification can provide a pathway to a good job. It can also lead to a very good job for people without strong educational credentials or previous work experience." -CompTIA Research INCLUDES

• 8 Sessions featuring live instructor-led classroom sessions with full audio, video and demonstration components
• Printable Courseware
• Step-by-step hands-on-labs
• Introducing the All-New Live Demonstrations where Sandra will actually physically show you the physical components of the hardware
• Focused on practical solutions to real-world development problems
• Proven technique- Actual Exam Secrets Review
• Plus FREE Network+ Certification Training Course COURSE INTRODUCTION
  
  A+ Certification is the computer industry recognized credential that certifies the competency of PC Service Specialists. It is sponsored by CompTIA - the Computing Technology Industry Association, and tests are administered by Sylvan Prometric. This certification program is backed by over 50 Major computer hardware and software manufacturers, vendors, distributors, resellers, and publications. Certification provides a wealth of benefits to any person seeking a job in the computer industry! Your successful computer career can start with this one course, or it can serve as proof of your computer hardware and operating system knowledge as a professional already in your field.
  
  "A+ training and certification can provide a pathway to a good job. It can also lead to a very good job for people without strong educational credentials or previous work experience."
  -CompTIA Research
  COURSE OUTLINE
  

  A+ : DEPOT TECHNICIAN TRAINING - EXAM 220-604 Course Introduction Chapter 1 - Electricity Electricity Electrical Characteristics Safety Precautions Safety Digital Multimeter Calculating Current Static Electricity Static is Caused by.... Before Working.. Live Demo: Typical Internal Components PC Power Supply Live Demo: PC Power Supply Installing a Power Supply Typical Power Requirements Standard Outputs Live Demo: Peripheral Power Connector Floppy Power Connector SATA Power Connector Motherboard Power Connector Live Demo: Wire Colors Live Demo: Motherboard Power Connector Power-Supply Form Factors How to Protect your Equipment Power Issues UPS Live Demo: Voltage Selection Switch Troubleshooting Symptoms Chapter 1 Review Chapter 2 - CPU and Motherboards CPU and Motherboards BIOS Demo: Determine Bios Version When You Need BIOS Updates BIOS Issues Flashing the BIOS Minimizing BIOS Upgrade Risks Recovering From a Failed Update CMOS Battery Central Processing Unit (CPU) Installing a CPU CPU Performance CPU Characteristics Live Demo: CPU Packaging CPU's Live Demo: A Motherboard Cooling Method - Fins Cooling Method - Cooling Fins and a Fan Live Demo: Cooling Method - Fan Installing a Motherboard Riser Cards Motherboard/CPU Failures Chapter 2 Review Chapter 3 - Memory Systems Memory Systems Memory Measured Units Installation Notes Proper Handling Demo: Show Memory Mods Live Demo: Show Memory Mods Notebook Memory Live Demo: Notebook Memory Testing Memory Demo: Testing Memory Memory Types: Volatile vs. Non-Volatile Memory Types: Dynamic vs. Static Memory Memory Types: Asynchronous & Synchronous Speed Ratings Individual Chips SIMM Memory Error Recovery Parity Task Manager Demo: Task Manager Memory Symptoms Chapter 3 Review Chapter 4 - Expansion Cards Expansion Cards Buses PCI Bus Slots Live Demo: PCI Bus Slots Handling Expansion Cards System Interaction Interrupts IRQs Assigning IRQs I/O Addresses DMA Channels Base Memory Addresses Demo: Device Manager and Resources Drivers PC Sound Demo: Sound/ Control Panel Sound Card Components A Sound Card Sound Card Connectors Live Demo: A Sound Card Speakers Modems Riser Cards Softmodems System Resources Modem Connections Internal Modem Symptoms AT Commands HyperTerminal Speed Standards Type II PC Card PC Card Bus Types Card and Socket Services Specifications Live Demo: Mini PCI Card Legacy Devices Controllers and Interfaces PC Drive Interfaces ATA Motherboard Connectors Standard IDE Cable 80-pin ATA Cable Live Demo: SATA Data Cable Drive Identification Primary and Secondary SCSI SCSI Device IDs Termination SCSI ID and Termination Differential SCSI Other Interfaces Video Adapters Creating an Image Maximum Colors Video Standards SuperVGA 15-pin VGA/SVGA Connector VGA/SVGA Socket DVI Connector Types DVI-I Connector Video Drivers Video Adapter Slot Types An AGP Video Card PCIe Video Card Video Card Symptoms Live Demo: RJ-11 Connectors Sound Card Symptoms Chapter 4 Review Chapter 5 - Data Storage Data Storage Hard Drive Components Live Demo: Hard Drive Components Head Crash Hard Drive Installation ATA Drive Identification SCSI Drive Identification Chassis Installation Data and Power Cable Connections Hard Drive Geometry Hard Drive Preparation Low-Level Formatting Partitioning Unpartitioned Disk in Windows Partition Types Formatting Partitioning Utilities File Systems FAT File System NTFS File System Comparison Organization of Data Demo: Directory Trees File Fragmentation Hard Drive Maintenance CD Drive Components Components of a CD Recordable CDs CD Drive Speeds DVDs DVD Types Using CD and DVD Drives Optical Drive Connections Optical Drive Installation Optical Disc and Drive Cleaning USB Flash Drives Live Demo: USB Flash Drives Flash MP3 Player Floppy Disks 5.25" Floppy Disk Capacities Write Protection Diskette Preparation Floppy Controller Resources Floppy Drive Cable Floppy Controller Connector Boot Floppies Backup Methods Tape Formats Chapter 5 Review Chapter 6 - Printers Printers Dot-Matrix Printer Dot-Matrix Printer Issues Other Impact Printers An Inkjet Printer Inkjet Printer Cartridges Inkjet Cartridge Print Heads Inkjet Print Quality Demo: Install an Inkjet Printer Straight-Through Paper Path Curved Paper Path Laser Printer Laser Printer Components Laser Printing Process Demo: Install a Network Printer Other Printer Types Main Windows Components Inkjet Communications Interfaces Inkjet Problems Laser Printer Communications Interfaces Laser Printer Problems Demo: Printer Configuration Options Chapter 6 Review Chapter 7 - Portable Computers and Devices Portable Computers and Devices Network Connections Hot-Swappable Components Live Demo - Hot-Swappable Components Safely Remove Hardware Non-Hot-Swappable Components Upgrading Memory Peripherals Notebook Computer Issues Notebook Batteries Notebook Power Power Indicator Lights Demo: Power Management Utility Troubleshooting Power Problems Demo: Safely Remove Hardware Notebook Processors Notebook Hard Drive Notebook Keyboard Monitors Notebook Pointing Devices Communication Connections Infrared Radio 802.11 Wireless Router Bluetooth Notebook Peripheral Ports PC Card Types Live Demo: Type II PC Card PC Card Bus Types Card and Socket Services Live Demo: Mini PCI card Port Replicators Docking Station Maintenance Being Mobile... PDA Live Demo: Graffiti Alphabet Using the Stylus Powering the PDA Connecting PDAs and PCs Sync Chapter 7 Review Chapter 8 - Security Security User Accounts Groups Workgroups Active Directory Demo: Local Users and Groups Demo: Active Directory Groups Authentication A Fingerprint Scanner Smart Card and Reader Installing Biometrics and Smart Card Readers Fobs Protocols File System Security NTFS Advantages NTFS Security NTFS Permissions Disabling Simple File Sharing Demo: Simple File Sharing Encryption Security Policies Auditing Auditing Guidelines Demo: Auditing Physical Access Restrictions Corporate Security Policies Social Engineering Attacks Alleviate Security Weaknesses Malicious Software Prevention Network Security Chapter 8 Review Course Closure