A+ Practical Application (2009 Objectives)

In this course students will install, upgrade, repair, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on basic personal computer hardware and operating systems.

This is the second in a series of two courses to prepare for the A+ Certification Examination.  The first course is A+ Essentials (2009 Objectives).

Objective:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - install and configure system components. - troubleshoot system components. - maintain and troubleshoot installations of Microsoft Windows. - identify network technologies. - install and manage network connections. - support laptops and portable computing devices. - support printers. - identify personal computer security concepts. - support personal computer security.

Who Should Attend:
The target student is anyone with basic computer user skills and essential computer support skills and knowledge (such as describing personal computer hardware components; installing and configuring peripherals, input devices, laptop components, and operating systems; performing basic troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance; describing basic networking and security concepts; performing basic safety and environmental procedures; and using appropriate communication skills) who is interested in obtaining a job as an IT professional or PC technician. In addition, this course will help prepare students to achieve a CompTIA A+ Certification.

Outline :
Lesson 1: Installing and Configuring System Components
Install and Configure Adapter Cards
Install and Configure Storage Devices
Select and Install Power Supplies
Select and Install Memory
Select, Install, and Configure CPUs and Cooling System Units Install and Configure System Boards 

Lesson 2: Troubleshooting System Components
Troubleshoot Adapter Cards
Troubleshoot Storage Devices
Troubleshoot Power Supplies
Troubleshoot Memory
Troubleshoot CPUs and Cooling Systems
Troubleshoot System Boards 

Lesson 3: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows
Operating System Utilities
Troubleshoot Microsoft Windows
Recover Microsoft Windows 

Lesson 4: Network Technologies
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 

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
Maintain and Troubleshoot Printers 

Lesson 8: Personal Computer Security Concepts
Security Fundamentals
Security Protection Measures
Data and Physical Security
Install and Secure a Wireless Network 

Lesson 9: Supporting Personal Computer Security
Install and Configure Security Measures
Maintain and Troubleshoot Security Measures